Virginia gubernatorial election, 2017 - wikipedia Virginia gubernatorial election, 2017 Virginia gubernatorial election, 2017 ← 2013 November 7, 2017 2021 → Turnout 47 % ( voting eligible ) Nominee Ralph Northam Ed Gillespie Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 1,409,175 1,175,731 Percentage 53.9 % 45.0 % Virginia gubernatorial election results map. Blue denotes counties / independent cities won by Northam. Red denotes those won by Gillespie. Northam 40 - 50 % 50 - 60 % 60 - 70 % 70 - 80 % 80 - 90 % Gillespie 40 - 50 % 50 - 60 % 60 - 70 % 70 - 80 % 80 - 90 % Governor before election Terry McAuliffe Democratic Elected Governor Ralph Northam Democratic Elections in Virginia Federal government Presidential elections 1788 - 89 1792 1796 1800 1804 1808 1812 1816 1820 1824 1828 1832 1836 1840 1844 1848 1852 1856 1860 1872 1876 1880 1884 1888 1892 1896 1900 1904 1908 1912 1916 1920 1924 1928 1932 1936 1940 1944 1948 1952 1956 1960 1964 1968 1972 1976 1980 1984 1988 1992 2000 2008 2012 2016 Presidential primaries Democratic 2008 Republican 2008 2012 U.S. Senate elections 1922 1924 1928 1930 1934 1936 1940 1942 1946 1948 1952 1954 1958 1960 1964 1966 1970 1972 1976 1978 1982 1984 1988 1990 1994 2000 2002 2006 2008 2012 2014 2018 U.S. House elections 1920 1922 1924 1926 1928 1930 1932 1934 1936 1938 1940 1942 1944 1946 1948 1950 1952 1954 1956 1958 1960 1962 1964 1966 1968 1970 1972 1976 1978 1980 1982 1984 1986 1988 1990 1992 1994 1998 2000 2002 2006 2008 2012 2014 2016 2018 Special elections U.S. Senate, 1920 U.S. Senate, 1933 U.S. Senate, 1946 U.S. Senate, 1966 1st congressional district, 2007 State government Gubernatorial elections 1851 1855 1859 1863 ( Confederate ) 1863 ( Union ) 1869 1873 1877 1881 1885 1889 1893 1897 1901 1905 1909 1913 1917 1921 1925 1929 1933 1937 1941 1945 1949 1953 1957 1961 1965 1969 1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 2005 2009 2013 2017 Lieutenant Governor elections 2013 2017 Attorney General elections 2005 2013 2017 House of Delegates elections 2009 2017 Other elections 1989 1999 2003 2007 2009 2011 2013 2015 2017 Ballot measures 1970 1972 1976 1977 1978 1980 1982 1984 1986 1988 1990 1992 1994 1998 2000 2002 2006 2012 2014 2016 2016 Fairfax County Meals Tax Referendum Richmond Mayoral elections 2016 City Council elections 2016 The Virginia gubernatorial election of 2017 was held on November 7, 2017. The incumbent governor, Democrat Terry McAuliffe, was not eligible to run for re-election due to term limits established by the Virginia Constitution. Virginia is the only state that prohibits its governor from serving consecutive terms. Primary elections took place on June 13, 2017. Virginia utilizes an open primary, in which registered voters are allowed to vote in either party 's primary election. The Democratic Party nominated Ralph Northam and the Republican Party nominated Ed Gillespie. The Libertarian Party nominated Clifford Hyra by convention on May 6, 2017. In the general election on November 7, 2017, Democratic nominee Ralph Northam defeated Republican nominee Ed Gillespie, winning by the largest margin for a Democrat since 1985. Northam will become the 73rd governor of Virginia, and take office on January 13, 2018. The election had the highest voter turnout percentage in a Virginia gubernatorial election in twenty years with 47 % of the state 's constituency casting their ballot. Contents 1 Democratic primary 1.1 Declared 1.2 Declined 1.3 Endorsements 1.4 Polling 1.5 Results 2 Republican primary 2.1 Declared 2.2 Failed to qualify 2.3 Withdrawn 2.4 Declined 2.5 Endorsements 2.6 Polling 2.7 Results 3 Libertarian convention 3.1 Candidates 3.1. 1 Nominee 3.1. 2 Withdrew 4 General election 4.1 Debates 4.2 Endorsements 4.3 Polling 4.3. 1 Polls 4.4 Fundraising 4.5 Results 5 See also 6 References 7 External links Democratic primary Declared Ralph Northam, Lieutenant Governor of Virginia Tom Perriello, former U.S. Representative Declined Gerry Connolly, U.S. Representative Mark Herring, Attorney General of Virginia ( running for re-election ) Brian Moran, Virginia Secretary of Public Safety, former State Delegate and candidate for governor in 2009 Endorsements Tom Perriello Federal elected officials Bernie Sanders, U.S. Senator from Vermont Elizabeth Warren, U.S. Senator from Massachusetts Rosa DeLauro, U.S. Representative from Connecticut Local elected officials Ryan Sawyers, Chairman of the Prince William County School Board, Candidate for Virginia 's 1st congressional district in 2018 Individuals Khizr and Ghazala Khan, gold star family John Podesta, Columnist and former chairman of 2016 Hillary Clinton presidential campaign Neera Tanden, American domestic policy adviser and the president of the Center for American Progress Daniel Pfeiffer, former Senior Advisor to U.S. President Barack Obama for Strategy and Communications and co-host of progressive political podcast Pod Save America. David Plouffe, President Barack Obama 's 2008 campaign manager. Nancy - Ann DeParle, former White House Deputy Chief of Staff to U.S. President Barack Obama Jennifer Palmieri, former White House Director of Communications to U.S. President Barack Obama. Julianna Smoot, former White House Social Secretary to U.S. President Barack Obama. Cecilia Muñoz, former White House Director of the Domestic Policy Council to U.S. President Barack Obama. Patrick Gaspard, former United States Ambassador to South Africa and former White House Director of Political Affairs to U.S. President Barack Obama. Tina Tchen, former Chief of Staff to First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama. Amy Rosenbaum, former White House Director of Legislative Affairs to U.S. President Barack Obama. Jon Carson, former White House Director of the Office of Public Engagement to U.S. President Barack Obama. Christina Reynolds, former White House Director of Media Affairs to U.S. President Barack Obama. Teddy Goff, former Obama campaign Digital Director. Larry Grisolano, former Obama campaign Director of Paid Media. Valerie Jarrett, former Senior Advisor to the President and former Director of White House Office of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs to U.S. President Barack Obama. LuAnn Bennett, Democratic candidate for Virginia 's 10th congressional district in the 2016 election. Jon Lovett, Former speechwriter for Hillary Clinton and President Barack Obama and co-host of progressive political podcast Pod Save America Bill McKibben, environmental activist and founder of 350.org Mark Ruffalo, actor Dave Matthews, Musician John W. Boyd Jr., President of the National Black Farmers Association Hannah Hart, internet personality Organizations Our Revolution, a progressive political action group spun off of the Bernie Sanders presidential campaign, 2016 People 's Action, a progressive group that advocates for the representation of everybody Progressive Change Campaign Committee, a PAC which focuses on building progressive power through advocacy campaigns for ' big ideas ' and campaigning for ' bold progressive ' candidates for office Climate Hawks Vote, a super-PAC that supports candidates who set climate change as a top priority on their agenda Friends of the Earth, an international network of environmental organizations in 74 countries. Newspapers Bristol Herald Courier The Roanoke Times Polling Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Ralph Northam Tom Perriello Other Undecided CSP Polling June 8 -- 11, 2017 1642 ± 2.1 % 41 % 46 % -- 13 % Change Research June 8 -- 10, 2017 919 ± 3.1 % 46 % 54 % -- -- Hampton University June 1 -- 6, 2017 750 ± 4.2 % 21 % 29 % -- 50 % HaystaqDNA ( Internal Perriello Poll ) June 1 -- 6, 2017 455 -- 36 % 37 % -- 29 % Garin - Hart - Yang ( Internal Northam Poll ) May 15 -- 17, 2017 601 ± 4.0 % 50 % 33 % -- 17 % Washington Post-Schar School May 9 -- 14, 2017 351 ± 6.0 % 38 % 40 % -- 18 % Virginia Education Association / Public Policy Polling May 9 -- 10, 2017 745 ± 3.6 % 45 % 35 % -- 21 % Virginia Education Association / Public Policy Polling April 13 -- 14, 2017 586 ± 4.1 % 42 % 28 % -- 30 % Quinnipiac University April 6 -- 10, 2017 483 ± 4.5 % 20 % 25 % 1 % 51 % Christopher Newport University March 16 -- 26, 2017 391 ± 5.4 % 26 % 26 % 3 % 45 % Quinnipiac University February 10 -- 15, 2017 462 ± 4.6 % 19 % 19 % 3 % 61 % Christopher Newport University January 15 -- 28, 2017 464 ± 4.8 % 15 % 26 % 1 % 58 % Hypothetical polling Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Mark Herring Ralph Northam Other Undecided Public Policy Polling July 13 -- 15, 2015 409 ± 4.9 % 33 % 9 % -- 58 % Results Results by county : Ralph Northam Tom Perriello Democratic primary results Party Candidate Votes % Democratic Ralph Northam 303,846 55.92 % Democratic Tom Perriello 239,505 44.08 % Total votes 543,351 100.00 % Republican primary Declared Ed Gillespie, former chairman of the Republican National Committee and nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2014 Corey Stewart, chairman of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors and candidate for lieutenant governor in 2013 Frank Wagner, State Senator Failed to qualify Emmanuel Peter, bishop Withdrawn Denver Riggleman, businessman Rob Wittman, U.S. Representative Declined Bill Bolling, former Lieutenant Governor of Virginia Eric Cantor, former Majority Leader of the United States House of Representatives Ken Cuccinelli, former Attorney General of Virginia and nominee for governor in 2013 Randy Forbes, former U.S. Representative Tom Garrett Jr., U.S. Representative Shak Hill, financial consultant and candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2014 Jeff McWaters, former State Senator Mark Obenshain, State Senator and nominee for attorney general in 2013 Pete Snyder, technology executive and candidate for lieutenant governor in 2013 Endorsements Corey Stewart National Figures Bay Buchanan, former United States Treasurer Military Figures LTC Louis E Dorfman, III, Purple Heart Recipient State Figures Cynthia Dunbar, Committeewoman of the Republican National Committee for Virginia Organization Virginia Citizens Defense League, pro-gun organization Tea Party Nation, conservative group Frank Wagner Newspapers The Washington Post Notable People John Watkins, former State Senator Elwood Sanders, attorney, contributor to Virginia Right ! Polling Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Ed Gillespie Corey Stewart Frank Wagner Rob Wittman Other Undecided Change Research June 8 -- 10, 2017 919 ± 3.1 % 41 % 42 % 16 % -- -- -- Washington Post-Schar School May 9 -- 14, 2017 264 ± 7.0 % 38 % 18 % 15 % -- -- 24 % Quinnipiac University April 6 -- 10, 2017 435 ± 4.7 % 28 % 12 % 7 % -- 2 % 51 % Christopher Newport University March 16 -- 26, 2017 349 ± 5.7 % 38 % 11 % 10 % -- 3 % 38 % Quinnipiac University February 10 -- 15, 2017 419 ± 4.8 % 24 % 7 % 2 % -- 6 % 59 % Christopher Newport University January 15 -- 28, 2017 418 ± 5.0 % 33 % 7 % 9 % -- 3 % 48 % Quinnipiac University December 6 -- 11, 2016 451 ± 4.6 % 24 % 4 % 4 % 10 % -- 57 % Public Opinion Strategies September 18 -- 21, 2016 800 ± 3.5 % 38 % 5 % 4 % 12 % -- 40 % Public Policy Polling June 13 -- 15, 2016 1,032 ± 3.1 % 29 % 13 % -- 16 % -- 41 % Hypothetical polling Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Bill Bolling Eric Cantor Ken Cuccinelli Ed Gillespie Mark Obenshain Pete Snyder Undecided Public Policy Polling July 13 -- 15, 2015 502 4.4 % 8 % 16 % 37 % 8 % 7 % 1 % 23 % Results Results by county : Ed Gillespie Corey Stewart Republican primary results Party Candidate Votes % Republican Ed Gillespie 160,100 43.7 % Republican Corey Stewart 155,780 42.5 % Republican Frank Wagner 50,394 13.8 % Total votes 366,274 100.0 % Libertarian convention Candidates Nominee Cliff Hyra, the Libertarian nominee Cliff Hyra, attorney Withdrew Jason Carrier General election The race had been closely watched by national observers. For Republicans, National Review wrote that Gillespie 's campaign was an important example of whether and how mainstream Republican politics can produce victories in a purple state in the `` era of Trumpism '', and said that the outcome would affect Republican strategies in future races. Democrats have stated a view that the election is a test of whether the party can find its way after losing the 2016 presidential election and several subsequent special elections. NBC News reported that Northam was the `` hand - picked '' choice of outgoing Governor Terry McAuliffe, and that McAuliffe 's legacy and potential 2020 presidential aspirations depended on Northam winning the election. Debates After the primaries, Gillespie challenged Northam to ten debates, but only three were held. The first debate was hosted by the Virginia Bar Association on July 22 in Hot Springs, Virginia. The second was held on September 19, hosted by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce in Tysons Corner, Virginia, and televised statewide by NBC - affiliated TV stations. The third and final debate was held on October 9 at University of Virginia 's College at Wise in Wise, Virginia. Complete video of second debate, September 19, 2017. Complete video of third debate, October 9, 2017. Endorsements Ed Gillespie Presidents of the United States George W. Bush, 43rd President of The United States Donald Trump, 45th President of The United States Vice Presidents of the United States Mike Pence, 48th Vice President of the United States U.S. Cabinet and U.S. Cabinet - level Officials Steve Bannon, former White House Chief Strategist Nikki Haley, 29th U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and former Governor of South Carolina Condoleezza Rice, 66th United States Secretary of State and former National Security Advisor U.S. Senators George Allen, former Governor of Virginia and former U.S. Senator ( R - VA ) Tom Cotton, U.S. Senator ( R - AR ) Ted Cruz, U.S. Senator ( R - TX ) Rob Portman, U.S. Senator ( R - OH ) Marco Rubio, U.S. Senator ( R - FL ) Tim Scott, U.S. Senator ( R - SC ) John Warner, former U.S. Senator ( R - VA ) U.S. Representatives Barbara Comstock, U.S. Representative ( R - VA ) Bob Goodlatte, U.S. Representative ( R - VA ) Morgan Griffith, U.S. Representative ( R - VA ) Randy Forbes, former U.S. Representative ( R - VA ) Robert Hurt, former U.S. Representative Frank Wolf, former U.S. Representative ( R - VA ) Newt Gingrich ( R - GA ), former Speaker of the United States House of Representatives U.S. Governors Matt Bevin, Governor of Kentucky Doug Ducey, Governor of Arizona Jim Gilmore, former Governor of Virginia Eric Greitens, Governor of Missouri Larry Hogan, Governor of Maryland Susana Martinez, Governor of New Mexico Bob McDonnell, former Governor of Virginia Mitt Romney, former Governor of Massachusetts and Republican nominee for President of the United States in 2012 Chris Sununu, Governor of New Hampshire Scott Walker, Governor of Wisconsin Statewide politicians John H. Hager, former Lieutenant Governor of Virginia Jerry Kilgore, former Attorney General and nominee for governor in 2005 Virginia State Senators Dick Black, State Senator Bill Carrico, State Senator Ben Chafin, State Senator Amanda Chase, State Senator John Cosgrove, State Senator Bill DeSteph, State Senator Siobhan Dunnavant, State Senator Emmett Hanger, State Senator Ryan McDougle, State Senator Jeff McWaters, State Senator Stephen Newman, State Senator Tommy Norment, Majority Leader of the Virginia Senate Mark Obenshain, State Senator and nominee for Attorney General in 2013 Mark Peake, State Senator Bryce Reeves, State Senator Frank Ruff, State Senator Ralph Smith, former State Senator Bill Stanley, State Senator Richard Stuart, State Senator Glen Sturtevant, State Senator David Suetterlein, State Senator Jill Vogel, State Senator, and 2017 Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor Frank Wagner, State Senator Virginia State Delegates Les Adams, State Delegate Dave Albo, State Delegate Rich Anderson, State Delegate Terry Austin, State Delegate Richard Bell, State Delegate Kathy Byron, State Delegate Jeff Campbell, State Delegate Ben Cline, State Delegate Mark Cole, State Delegate Chris Collins, State Delegate Kirk Cox, Majority Leader of the Virginia House of Delegates Glenn Davis, State Delegate Mark Dudenhefer, State Delegate James Edmunds, State Delegate Matt Fariss, State Delegate Peter Farrell, State Delegate Buddy Fowler, State Delegate Scott Garrett, State Delegate Todd Gilbert, State Delegate Tag Greason, State Delegate Chris Head, State Delegate Gordon Helsel, State Delegate Keith Hodges, State Delegate William Howell, Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates Tim Hugo, State Delegate Riley Ingram, State Delegate Chris Jones, State Delegate Terry Kilgore, State Delegate Barry Knight, State Delegate Steve Landes, State Delegate Dave LaRock, State Delegate James LeMunyon, State Delegate Jay Leftwich, State Delegate Scott Lingamfelter, State Delegate and candidate for lieutenant governor in 2013 Manoli Loupassi, State Delegate Danny Marshall, State Delegate Jimmie Massie, State Delegate Jackson Miller, State Delegate Randy Minchew, State Delegate Jason Miyares, State Delegate Will Morefield, State Delegate John O'Bannon, State Delegate Israel O'Quinn, State Delegate Bobby Orrock, State Delegate Todd Pillion, State Delegate Brenda Pogge, State Delegate Charles Poindexter, State Delegate David Ramadan, former State Delegate Margaret Ransone, State Delegate Roxann Robinson, State Delegate Chris Stolle, State Delegate Ron Villanueva, State Delegate Lee Ware, State Delegate Michael Webert, State Delegate Tony Wilt, State Delegate Joseph Yost, State Delegate Local officeholders Jessica Abbott, Virginia Beach Councilwoman Preston Banks, Manassas Park City Councilmember Sheryl Bass, Manassas City Councilmember Sam Boone, Chesapeake School Board Member Tony Buffington, Loudoun County Supervisor David Bushey, Middlesex County Sheriff Scott Cameron, Director of the Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board Thomas Cannella, Poquoson Councilman Mike Chapman, Loudoun County Sheriff Bill Cleveland, former Alexandria City Mayor John Cook, Fairfax County Supervisor Trevor Craddock, Craig County Sheriff Christie Craig, Chesapeake School Board Member Lonnie Craig, Chesapeake Councilman David Decatur, Stafford County Sheriff Robert Deeds, Sheriff of Williamsburg & James City County Willie Deutsch, Prince William County School Board Member Danny Diggs, Sheriff of Poquoson & York County Bobby Dyer, Virginia Beach Councilman Frank Fannon, former Alexandria City Councilmember Jim Fisher, Fauquier County Commonwealth 's Attorney Dave Foster, former Arlington County School Board Member John Frey, Fairfax County Clerk of Court Michael Frey, former Fairfax County Supervisor Chip Harding, Albemarle County Sheriff Roger Harris, Spotsylvania County Sheriff Pat Herrity, Fairfax County Supervisor Geary Higgins, Loudoun County Supervisor Glendell Hill, Prince William County Sheriff David Hines, Hanover County Sheriff Jeanette Hough, Fairfax County School Board Member Robert Ike, Chesapeake Councilman Milton John, former Prince William County School Board Chairman Frank Jones, former Manassas Park City Mayor Alan Krasnoff, Mayor of Chesapeake Colleen Leary, Chesapeake School Board Member Karl Leonard, Chesterfield County Sheriff Matthew Letourneau, Loudoun County Supervisor Ian Lovejoy, Manassas City Councilmember Wendy Maurer, Stafford County Supervisor Ron Meyer, Loudoun County Supervisor Bob Mosier, Fauquier County Sheriff John Moss, Virginia Beach Councilman Jim O'Sullivan, Chesapeake City Sheriff Hal Parrish, Mayor of Manassas Jim Plowman, Loudoun County Commonwealth 's Attorney Victoria Proffitt, Chesapeake School Board Member Patty Reed, Former Fairfax County School Board Member Debbie Ritter, Chesapeake Councilwoman Sue Sadler, James City County Supervisor Elizabeth Schultz, Fairfax County School Board Member Will Sessoms, Mayor of Virginia Beach Suzanne Sloane, Fauquier County School Board Member Gary Snellings, Stafford County Supervisor Colin Stolle, Virginia Beach Commonwealth 's Attorney Ken Stolle, Virginia Beach City Sheriff Steve Stombres, former Fairfax City Mayor Louis Tayon, Chesapeake School Board Bob Thomas, Stafford County Supervisor Mike Wade, Henrico County Sheriff Jonathan Way, former Manassas City Vice Mayor Rick West, Vice Mayor of Chesapeake Tom Wilson, Fairfax County School Board Member Patrice Winter, former Fairfax City Councilmember Pat Woodbury, Newport News Councilwoman Sandra Young, James City County School Board Member Benny Zhang, Williamsburg Councilman Party officials and individuals Donald Trump Jr., businessman and television personality Eric Trump, businessman and television personality Ronna Romney McDaniel, Chair of the Republican National Committee Susan Allen, former First Lady of Virginia Ward Burton, conservation advocate and Daytona 500 winner Carly Fiorina, former CEO of Hewlett - Packard and Republican nominee in United States Senate election in California, 2010 Hugh Hewitt, radio talk show host Avery Pereira, entrepreneur Pete Snyder, entrepreneur Sean Spicer, former White House Press Secretary Jo Thoburn, Chair of the Virginia 10th Congressional District Republican Committee Corey Stewart, chairman of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors Paris Dennard, politician strategist Organizations Associated Builders and Contractors Bikers for Trump Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions Michigan Republican Party National Federation of Independent Businesses National Right to Life Committee Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Virginia Police Benevolent Association Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Virginia Fraternal Order of Police Virginia Retailers and Merchants Association Newspapers Bluefield Daily Telegraph The Daily Progress The Free Lance -- Star National Review Richmond Times - Dispatch Sun Gazette The Winchester Star Cliff Hyra Organizations Constitution Party of Virginia ( withdrawn ) Notable People Wes Benedict, Libertarian Party activist and official, author of Introduction to the Libertarian Party Robert Sarvis, attorney, Libertarian nominee for governor in 2013, Libertarian nominee for United States Senate in 2014 Bob Shannon, founder of the King William Tea Party Ralph Northam Presidents of The United States Barack Obama, 44th President of The United States Vice Presidents of the United States Joe Biden, 47th Vice President of the United States U.S. Cabinet and U.S. Cabinet - level Officials Hillary Clinton, former United States Secretary of State and Democratic nominee for President of the United States in 2016 Chris Lu, former United States Deputy Secretary of Labor U.S. Senators Tim Kaine, U.S. Senator ( D - VA ), former governor, and Democratic nominee for Vice President of the United States in 2016 Mark Warner, U.S. Senator ( D - VA ) and former governor Cory Booker, U.S. Senator ( D - NJ ) Kamala Harris, U.S. Senator ( D - CA ) Catherine Cortez Masto, U.S. Senator ( D - NV ) Al Franken, U.S. Senator ( D - MN ) U.S. Representatives Don Beyer, U.S. Representative ( D - VA ) and former Lieutenant Governor Keith Ellison, U.S. Representative ( D - MN ) and Deputy Chair of the Democratic National Committee Donald McEachin, U.S. Representative ( D - VA ) Bobby Scott, U.S. Representative ( D - VA ) Gabrielle Giffords, former U.S. Representative ( D - AZ ) U.S. Governors Terry McAuliffe, Governor of Virginia Howard Dean, former Governor of Vermont Statewide officeholders Mark Herring, Attorney General of Virginia Alison Lundergan Grimes, Secretary of State of Kentucky Virginia State Senators George Barker, State Senator Rosalyn Dance, State Senator Creigh Deeds, State Senator, nominee for attorney general in 2005 and nominee for governor in 2009 Adam Ebbin, State Senator John Edwards, State Senator Barbara Favola, State Senator Janet Howell, State Senator Lynwood Lewis, State Senator Mamie Locke, State Senator Louise Lucas, State Senator Dave Marsden, State Senator Monty Mason, State Senator Jennifer McClellan, State Senator Granger MacFarlane, former State Senator Jeremy McPike, State Senator Chap Petersen, State Senator Lionell Spruill, State Senator Scott Surovell, State Senator Jennifer Wexton, State Senator Mary Margaret Whipple, former State Senator Virginia State Delegates Lashrecse Aird, State Delegate Lamont Bagby, State Delegate John Bell, State Delegate Jennifer Boysko, State Delegate David Bulova, State Delegate Betsy Carr, State Delegate Richard Cranwell, former Majority Leader of the Virginia House of Delegates and former Chair of the Democratic Party of Virginia Eileen Filler - Corn, State Delegate Cliff Hayes Jr, State Delegate Steve Heretick, State Delegate Charniele Herring, State Delegate Daun Hester, State Delegate Patrick Hope, State Delegate Matthew James, State Delegate Mark Keam, State Delegate Kaye Kory, State Delegate Paul Krizek, State Delegate Rob Krupicka, former State Delegate Mark Levine, State Delegate Joseph Lindsey, State Delegate Alfonso Lopez, State Delegate Delores McQuinn, State Delegate Mike Mullin, State Delegate Kathleen Murphy, State Delegate Ken Plum, State Delegate Marcia Price, State Delegate Sam Rasoul, State Delegate Dick Saslaw, Minority Leader of the Virginia Senate Mark Sickles, State Delegate Marcus Simon, State Delegate David Speck, former State Delegate and former Alexandria City Councilman Rip Sullivan, State Delegate Luke Torian, State Delegate David Toscano, Minority Leader of the Virginia House of Delegates Roslyn Tyler, State Delegate Jeion Ward, State Delegate Vivian Watts, State Delegate Local officeholders Muriel Bowser, Mayor of Washington D.C. Wendy Davis, former Texas state senator and nominee for Governor of Texas in 2014 Tim Allen, Roanoke Sheriff Willie Bailey, Sr., Alexandria City Councilman Wes Bellamy, Vice-Mayor of Charlottesville James Brown, Charlottesville Sheriff John Chapman, Alexandria City Councilman Jane Dittmar, former chair of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors and nominee for VA - 05 in 2016 Todd Divers, Charlottesville Commissioner of Revenue Kerry Donley, former Mayor of Alexandria and former Chair of the Democratic Party of Virginia Bill Euille, former Mayor of Alexandria Karen Graf, Alexandria School Board member Nancy Horn, Roanoke County Commissioner of Revenue Dana Lawhorne, Alexandria Sheriff Sherman Lea, Mayor of Roanoke Tim Lovain, Alexandria City Councilman Andria McClellan, Norfolk City Councilwoman Steve McGraw, Roanoke County Clerk of Court Del Pepper, Alexandria City Councilwoman Bryan Porter, Alexandria Commonwealth Attorney Anita Price, Vice Mayor of Roanoke Lonnie Rich, former Alexandria City Councilman and former Chair of the Alexandria Democratic Committee Ed Semonian, Alexandria Clerk of the Court Allison Silberberg, Mayor of Alexandria Mike Signer, Mayor of Charlottesville Paul Smedberg, Alexandria City Councilman and former Chair of the Alexandria Democratic Committee Levar Stoney, Mayor of Richmond and former Secretary of the Commonwealth of Virginia Kristin Szakos, Charlottesville City Councilwoman David Trinkle, Roanoke City Councilman Justin Wilson, Vice Mayor of Alexandria Andrew Gillum, Mayor of Tallahassee Party officials and individuals Mark Ruffalo, actor Patton Oswalt, actor Piper Perabo, actress Alyssa Milano, actress and activist Greg Louganis, former Olympic swimmer and activist Susan Cloeter, chair of the Roanoke County Democratic Committee Stephanie Schriock, President of EMILY 's List John W. Douglass, retired Air Force Brigadier General, former Assistant Secretary of the Navy and nominee for VA - 05 in 2012 Joe Fitzgerald, former chair of the Virginia 6th Congressional District Democratic Committee Lori Haas, Virginia State Director of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence Mike Hamlar, political activist and 2015 State Senate candidate Dak Hardwick, former chair of the Alexandria Democratic Committee Lisa Hystad, chairwoman of the Virginia 5th Congressional District Democratic Committee Susan Kellom, former Chair of the Alexandria Democratic Committee Derek Kitts, nominee for VA - 09 in 2016 Clark Mercer, former Chair of the Alexandria Democratic Committee Pat Mulloy, Democratic Party of Virginia Central Committee member Bill Ney, Chair of the Virginia 6th Congressional District Democratic Committee Charles Price, Executive Director of the Harrison Museum of African American History Adam Parkhomenko, political strategist Isaac Sarver, Chair of the Virginia 9th Congressional District Democratic Committee Jaime Harrison, Chair of the South Carolina Democratic Party Organizations American Federation of Teachers Americans for Responsible Solutions American Muslim Women PAC Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence CASA in Action Coalition to Stop Gun Violence Clean Water Action Equality Virginia EmgagePAC Human Rights Campaign Humane Dominion Laborers ' International Union of North America LGBT Democrats of Virginia NARAL Pro-Choice America NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia National Black Farmers Association NPE Action Newton Action Alliance VoteVets.org Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia Pride Fund to End Gun Violence Virginia AFL - CIO Virginia Credit Union League Virginia House Democratic Caucus Virginia Education Association Virginia League of Conservation Voters Virginia National Organization for Women Virginia Professional Fire Fighters Virginia Senate Democratic Caucus Virginia Sierra Club Virginia Transportation Construction Alliance Newspapers Daily Press Falls Church News - Press Richmond Free Press The Virginian - Pilot The Washington Post Declined to endorse Elected officials Bernie Sanders, U.S. Senator from Vermont Douglas Wilder, former Governor of Virginia Organizations Our Revolution Newspapers Bristol Herald Courier Polling Polls for the general election have varied significantly, ranging from a 17 - point lead for Ralph Northam on one end to an 8 - point lead for Ed Gillespie on the other end, with most polls showing the race within or close to the margin of error. Politico reported that the wide variation in polling numbers was likely due to differences in methodology among the polls. Polls tightened significantly in the last two weeks of the campaign, with several showing the race tied or within the margin of error. Polls Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Ralph Northam ( D ) Ed Gillespie ( R ) Cliff Hyra ( L ) Other Undecided FOX News November 2 -- 5, 2017 1,239 LV ± 2.5 % 48 % 43 % 3 % 1 % 7 % 1,450 RV 45 % 41 % 3 % 1 % 9 % The Polling Company ( R ) November 2 -- 5, 2017 800 ± 3.5 % 45 % 44 % 3 % -- 4 % 47 % 46 % -- -- 4 % Monmouth University November 2 -- 5, 2017 713 ± 3.7 % 47 % 45 % 3 % 1 % 5 % IMGE Insights ( R ) November 1 -- 5, 2017 800 ± 3.5 % 48 % 47 % -- -- -- Change Research November 1 -- 5, 2017 3,648 ± 2.8 % 52 % 46 % 2 % -- 0 % Quinnipiac University October 30 -- November 5, 2017 1,056 ± 3.9 % 51 % 42 % 3 % -- 4 % Emerson College November 2 -- 4, 2017 810 ± 3.4 % 49 % 46 % 1 % -- 4 % Christopher Newport University October 29 -- November 4, 2017 839 ± 3.5 % 51 % 45 % 2 % -- 2 % Rasmussen Reports October 31 -- November 3, 2017 875 ± 3.5 % 45 % 45 % 2 % 2 % 6 % Gravis Marketing October 30 -- November 3, 2017 1,143 ± 2.9 % 48 % 43 % 3 % -- 6 % 0ptimus ( R ) November 1 -- 2, 2017 1,600 ± 2.4 % 37 % 40 % -- -- 23 % Trafalgar Group ( R ) October 31 -- November 2, 2017 1,200 ± 3.3 % 49 % 48 % 1 % -- 2 % The Polling Company ( R ) October 30 -- November 2, 2017 800 ± 3.5 % 43 % 45 % 2 % -- 7 % 43 % 46 % -- -- 7 % Upshot / Siena College October 29 -- November 2, 2017 985 ± 3.0 % 43 % 40 % 2 % -- 14 % Roanoke College October 29 -- November 2, 2017 781 ± 3.5 % 47 % 47 % 3 % -- 3 % Suffolk University October 30 -- November 1, 2017 500 ± 4.4 % 47 % 43 % 2 % -- 6 % Washington Post / Schar School October 26 -- 29, 2017 921 LV ± 4.0 % 49 % 44 % 4 % -- 3 % 1,000 RV ± 3.5 % 46 % 39 % 5 % -- 5 % Quinnipiac University October 25 -- 29, 2017 916 ± 4.2 % 53 % 36 % 3 % -- 7 % The Polling Company ( R ) October 24 -- 26, 2017 600 LV ± 4.0 % 44 % 44 % 3 % -- 7 % October 23 -- 26, 2017 800 LV ± 3.5 % 43 % 45 % -- -- 9 % Christopher Newport University October 20 -- 25, 2017 812 ± 3.8 % 50 % 43 % 3 % -- 4 % Plural Vote October 15 -- 25, 2017 397 ± 4.9 % 49 % 46 % 5 % -- -- Hampton University October 18 -- 22, 2017 750 ± 4.2 % 33 % 41 % -- -- 27 % FOX News October 15 -- 17, 2017 697 LV ± 3.5 % 49 % 42 % 1 % 2 % 5 % 815 RV ± 3.0 % 45 % 42 % 2 % 2 % 6 % Quinnipiac University October 12 -- 17, 2017 1,088 ± 3.7 % 53 % 39 % 2 % -- 5 % Monmouth University October 12 -- 16, 2017 408 ± 4.9 % 47 % 48 % 3 % -- 3 % Christopher Newport University October 9 -- 13, 2017 642 ± 4.2 % 48 % 44 % 3 % -- 5 % Roanoke College October 8 -- 13, 2017 607 ± 4.0 % 50 % 44 % 2 % -- 4 % Emerson College October 5 -- 7, 2017 318 ± 5.5 % 49 % 44 % 2 % -- 5 % Christopher Newport University October 2 -- 6, 2017 928 ± 4.3 % 49 % 42 % 3 % -- 6 % Washington Post / Schar School September 28 -- October 2, 2017 720 LV ± 4.5 % 53 % 40 % 4 % -- 2 % 1,000 RV ± 3.5 % 48 % 38 % 5 % -- 5 % Victoria Research ( D ) September 24 -- 28, 2017 631 ± 4.2 % 46 % 44 % 3 % -- -- Monmouth University September 21 -- 25, 2017 499 ± 4.4 % 49 % 44 % 2 % < 1 % 4 % Public Policy Polling September 21 -- 23, 2017 849 ± 3.8 % 43 % 40 % 4 % -- 13 % Roanoke College September 16 -- 23, 2017 596 ± 4.0 % 47 % 43 % 5 % -- 5 % Christopher Newport University September 12 -- 22, 2017 776 ± 3.7 % 47 % 41 % 4 % -- 8 % FOX News September 17 -- 18, 2017 500 LV ± 4.5 % 42 % 41 % 2 % 2 % 12 % 507 RV ± 4.0 % 42 % 38 % 2 % 2 % 13 % Quinnipiac University September 14 -- 18, 2017 850 ± 4.2 % 51 % 41 % 3 % -- 5 % IMGE Insights ( R ) September 12 -- 18, 2017 1,000 ± 3.8 % 45 % 41 % 4 % -- 10 % Suffolk University September 13 -- 17, 2017 500 ± 4.4 % 42 % 42 % 3 % -- 12 % Mason - Dixon September 10 -- 15, 2017 625 ± 4 % 44 % 43 % 2 % -- 11 % University of Mary Washington September 5 -- 12, 2017 562 LV ± 5.2 % 44 % 39 % 3 % 1 % 11 % 867 RV ± 4.1 % 40 % 35 % 5 % -- 16 % Roanoke College August 12 -- 19, 2017 599 ± 4.0 % 43 % 36 % 4 % -- 17 % Quinnipiac University August 3 -- 8, 2017 1,082 ± 3.8 % 44 % 38 % 4 % 1 % 11 % Virginia Commonwealth University July 17 -- 25, 2017 538 LV ± 5.1 % 42 % 37 % 6 % -- 13 % 707 RV ± 4.5 % 39 % 33 % 8 % -- 16 % Monmouth University July 20 -- 23, 2017 502 ± 4.4 % 44 % 44 % 3 % < 1 % 9 % Quinnipiac University June 15 -- 20, 2017 1,145 ± 3.8 % 47 % 39 % -- 2 % 9 % Harper Polling June 14 -- 16, 2017 500 ± 4.4 % 46 % 46 % -- -- 8 % Public Opinion Strategies ( R ) June 6 -- 8, 2017 600 ± 4.0 % 45 % 46 % -- -- 9 % Washington Post / Schar School May 9 -- 14, 2017 1,602 ± 3.0 % 49 % 38 % -- -- 9 % Quinnipiac University April 6 -- 10, 2017 1,115 ± 2.9 % 44 % 33 % -- 1 % 19 % Christopher Newport University March 16 -- 26, 2017 831 ± 3.7 % 39 % 40 % -- 2 % 19 % Gravis Marketing March 14 -- 19, 2017 3,097 ± 1.6 % 40 % 42 % -- -- 18 % Quinnipiac University February 10 -- 15, 2017 989 ± 3.1 % 41 % 35 % -- 3 % 22 % Mason - Dixon January 5 -- 10, 2017 625 ± 4.0 % 41 % 44 % -- -- 15 % Public Opinion Strategies ( R ) December 11 -- 13, 2016 500 ± 4.4 % 43 % 38 % -- -- 17 % Quinnipiac University December 6 -- 11, 2016 1,098 ± 3.0 % 38 % 34 % -- 1 % 26 % University of Mary Washington September 6 -- 12, 2016 685 LV ± 4.4 % 36 % 43 % -- 1 % 16 % 852 RV ± 3.9 % 36 % 41 % -- 1 % 18 % Public Policy Polling September 9 -- 11, 2016 878 ± 3.3 % 37 % 37 % -- -- 26 % Public Policy Polling June 13 -- 15, 2016 1,032 ± 3.1 % 36 % 37 % -- -- 28 % Gravis Marketing May 24, 2016 1,728 ± 2.0 % 38 % 40 % -- -- 22 % University of Mary Washington November 4 -- 9, 2015 656 LV ± 4.3 % 32 % 44 % -- 1 % 16 % 814 RV ± 3.9 % 33 % 40 % -- 1 % 18 % Public Policy Polling July 13 -- 15, 2015 1,170 ± 2.9 % 30 % 40 % -- -- 32 % Hypothetical polling Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Tom Perriello ( D ) Ed Gillespie ( R ) Other Undecided Washington Post / Schar School May 9 -- 14, 2017 1,602 ± 3.0 % 50 % 37 % -- 9 % Quinnipiac University April 6 -- 10, 2017 1,115 ± 2.9 % 46 % 33 % 1 % 18 % Christopher Newport University March 16 -- 26, 2017 831 ± 3.7 % 39 % 39 % 2 % 20 % Gravis Marketing March 14 -- 19, 2017 3,097 ± 1.6 % 42 % 41 % -- 18 % Quinnipiac University February 10 -- 15, 2017 989 ± 3.1 % 43 % 36 % 1 % 20 % Mason - Dixon January 5 -- 10, 2017 625 ± 4.0 % 36 % 45 % -- 19 % with Corey Stewart Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Ralph Northam ( D ) Corey Stewart ( R ) Other Undecided Quinnipiac University April 6 -- 10, 2017 1,115 ± 2.9 % 43 % 30 % 1 % 23 % Christopher Newport University March 16 -- 26, 2017 831 ± 3.7 % 41 % 33 % 2 % 24 % Quinnipiac University February 10 -- 15, 2017 989 ± 3.1 % 42 % 31 % 2 % 24 % Mason - Dixon January 5 -- 10, 2017 625 ± 4.0 % 45 % 37 % -- 18 % Public Opinion Strategies ( R ) December 11 -- 13, 2016 500 ± 4.4 % 42 % 35 % -- 22 % Quinnipiac University December 6 -- 11, 2016 1,098 ± 3.0 % 38 % 29 % 1 % 30 % University of Mary Washington September 6 -- 12, 2016 685 LV ± 4.4 % 39 % 39 % 1 % 18 % 852 RV ± 3.9 % 39 % 37 % 1 % 19 % Public Policy Polling September 9 -- 11, 2016 878 ± 3.3 % 39 % 31 % -- 30 % Public Policy Polling June 13 -- 15, 2016 1,032 ± 3.1 % 34 % 32 % -- 34 % Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Tom Perriello ( D ) Corey Stewart ( R ) Other Undecided Quinnipiac University April 6 -- 10, 2017 1,115 ± 2.9 % 45 % 31 % 1 % 20 % Christopher Newport University March 16 -- 26, 2017 831 ± 3.7 % 40 % 34 % 2 % 25 % Quinnipiac University February 10 -- 15, 2017 989 ± 3.1 % 44 % 31 % 3 % 22 % Mason - Dixon January 5 -- 10, 2017 625 ± 4.0 % 40 % 38 % -- 22 % with Frank Wagner Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Ralph Northam ( D ) Frank Wagner ( R ) Other Undecided Quinnipiac University April 6 -- 10, 2017 1,115 ± 2.9 % 43 % 30 % 1 % 24 % Christopher Newport University March 16 -- 26, 2017 831 ± 3.7 % 40 % 34 % 2 % 25 % Quinnipiac University February 10 -- 15, 2017 989 ± 3.1 % 41 % 33 % 3 % 24 % Public Opinion Strategies ( R ) December 11 -- 13, 2016 500 ± 4.4 % 43 % 37 % -- 19 % Quinnipiac University December 6 -- 11, 2016 1,098 ± 3.0 % 39 % 30 % 1 % 28 % University of Mary Washington September 6 -- 12, 2016 685 LV ± 4.4 % 39 % 40 % 1 % 17 % 852 RV ± 3.9 % 39 % 39 % 1 % 18 % Public Policy Polling September 9 -- 11, 2016 878 ± 3.3 % 37 % 32 % -- 32 % Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Tom Perriello ( D ) Frank Wagner ( R ) Other Undecided Quinnipiac University April 6 -- 10, 2017 1,115 ± 2.9 % 43 % 32 % 1 % 21 % Christopher Newport University March 16 -- 26, 2017 831 ± 3.7 % 38 % 35 % 2 % 25 % Quinnipiac University February 10 -- 15, 2017 989 ± 3.1 % 43 % 32 % 2 % 23 % with Denver Riggleman Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Ralph Northam ( D ) Denver Riggleman ( R ) Other Undecided Quinnipiac University February 10 -- 15, 2017 989 ± 3.1 % 42 % 31 % 2 % 25 % Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Tom Perriello ( D ) Denver Riggleman ( R ) Other Undecided Quinnipiac University February 10 -- 15, 2017 989 ± 3.1 % 43 % 30 % 2 % 24 % with Rob Wittman Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Ralph Northam ( D ) Rob Wittman ( R ) Other Undecided Quinnipiac University December 6 -- 11, 2016 1,098 ± 3.0 % 39 % 30 % 1 % 29 % University of Mary Washington September 6 -- 12, 2016 685 LV ± 4.4 % 38 % 38 % 1 % 18 % 852 RV ± 3.9 % 39 % 37 % 1 % 19 % Public Policy Polling September 9 -- 11, 2016 878 ± 3.3 % 38 % 33 % -- 29 % Public Policy Polling June 13 -- 15, 2016 1,032 ± 3.1 % 34 % 34 % -- 32 % with Ken Cuccinelli Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Ralph Northam ( D ) Ken Cuccinelli ( R ) Other Undecided Public Policy Polling July 13 -- 15, 2015 1,170 ± 2.9 % 35 % 37 % -- 28 % with Eric Cantor Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Ralph Northam ( D ) Eric Cantor ( R ) Other Undecided Public Policy Polling July 13 -- 15, 2015 1,170 ± 2.9 % 33 % 35 % -- 32 % with Mark Herring Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Mark Herring ( D ) Eric Cantor ( R ) Other Undecided Public Policy Polling July 13 -- 15, 2015 1,170 ± 2.9 % 36 % 33 % -- 31 % Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Mark Herring ( D ) Ken Cuccinelli ( R ) Other Undecided Public Policy Polling July 13 -- 15, 2015 1,170 ± 2.9 % 38 % 38 % -- 24 % Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Mark Herring ( D ) Ed Gillespie ( R ) Other Undecided Public Policy Polling July 13 -- 15, 2015 1,170 ± 2.9 % 34 % 38 % -- 28 % Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Mark Herring ( D ) Mark Obenshain ( R ) Other Undecided Public Policy Polling July 13 -- 15, 2015 1,170 ± 2.9 % 34 % 34 % -- 31 % with Ralph Northam Poll source Date ( s ) administered Sample size Margin of error Ralph Northam ( D ) Mark Obenshain ( R ) Other Undecided Public Policy Polling July 13 -- 15, 2015 1,170 ± 2.9 % 32 % 36 % -- 32 % Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of November 30, 2017 Candidate Amount raised Ralph Northam $36,708,929 Ed Gillespie $29,344,226 Cliff Hyra $77,370 Source : Virginia Public Access Project Virginia election laws allow for unlimited campaign contributions in state and local elections. According to the Virginia Public Access Project, Northam 's top five donors are the Democratic Governors Association 's super PAC DGA Action ; Michael Bloomberg 's Everytown for Gun Safety group ; the Virginia League of Conservation Voters ; Michael D. Bills ; and the Laborers ' International Union of North America. Gillespie 's top five donors are the Republican Governors Association ; A Stronger Virginia ; Let 's Grow Virginia ; Marlene Ricketts ; and Dwight Schar. Hyra 's top five donors are Michael Chastain ; Hyra himself ; the Libertarian Party of Virginia ; Paradise Indian Restaurant ; and nine donors who have given the same amount. Results Even though polls in the weeks before the election showed a nail - biter of a race, some even showing Gillespie ahead, Northam won by a larger margin than expected, about nine percent, and more than 200,000 votes. Gillespie was unable to come back from the large margins in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. and Virginia Beach, and he conceded to Northam at 8 : 56 PM EST. Virginia gubernatorial election, 2017 Party Candidate Votes % ± Democratic Ralph Northam 1,409,175 53.90 % + 6.15 % Republican Ed Gillespie 1,175,731 44.97 % − 0.26 % Libertarian Cliff Hyra 27,987 1.07 % − 5.45 % Write - ins 1,389 0.05 % − 0.44 % Majority 233,444 8.93 % + 6.41 % Turnout 2,614,282 Democratic hold Swing See also United States gubernatorial elections, 2017 Governors of Virginia Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2017 Virginia Attorney General election, 2017 Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2017 References ^ Jump up to : Houp, Will. `` Northam - Gillespie race had the highest turnout in 2 decades for Virginia governor election ''. The Virginian - Pilot. Norfolk, Va. Retrieved November 11, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Virginia gubernatorial election, 2017 ''. Ballotpedia.org. Retrieved September 23, 2017. 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Retrieved May 10, 2016. ^ Jump up to : Vozzella, Laura ; Portnoy, Jenna ( October 3, 2015 ). `` In a year of outsider politics, Gillespie faces GOP skeptics ''. The Washington Post. Retrieved October 2, 2015. Jump up ^ Wilson, Patrick ( February 26, 2015 ). `` Virginia Beach Sen. Jeff McWaters wo n't seek re-election ''. The Virginian - Pilot. Norfolk, Va. Retrieved March 3, 2015. Jump up ^ Wilson, Patrick ( September 14, 2015 ). `` Jeff McWaters considers political future after Virginia Senate ''. The Virginian - Pilot. Norfolk, Va. Retrieved October 5, 2015. Jump up ^ Portnoy, Jenna ( September 28, 2015 ). `` Obenshain will not run for Virginia governor ; Gillespie will enter race ''. The Washington Post. Retrieved September 28, 2015. Jump up ^ Martin, Jeanine ( December 17, 2014 ). `` Morning Line Odds on Virginia State Wide Races -- 2017 by Guest Poster John Fredericks ''. The Bull Elephant. Retrieved March 3, 2015. ^ Jump up to : Vozzella, Laura ( September 29, 2016 ). `` Republican Pete Snyder will not run in 2017, endorses Gillespie for Va. governor ''. The Washington Post. Retrieved September 29, 2016. Jump up ^ `` Bay Buchanan Endorses Corey Stewart for Governor in Virginia ''. Corey Stewart for Governor. Retrieved June 30, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Purple Heart Recipient Endorses Corey Stewart For Governor ''. Stewart for Governor. Jump up ^ `` Dunbar Endorses Corey Stewart for Governor ''. Fairfax Free Citizen. January 17, 2017. Jump up ^ `` VCDL - PAC Endorses Corey Stewart for Governor in the Republican Primary ''. AmmoLand.com. March 22, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Corey Stewart for Virginia ''. Tea Party Nation. April 3, 2017. Jump up ^ `` The Post 's endorsements in Virginia 's gubernatorial primaries ''. The Washington Post. June 8, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Just tuning in to Virginia governor 's race ? We 'll help you do your homework ''. The Washington Post. June 12, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Sandy 's Endorsement for Governor : Senator Frank Wagner ''. Virginia Right !. June 9, 2017. Jump up ^ `` '' Libertarian Party Nominates Cliff Hyra for Virginia Governor `` ''. Jump up ^ Geraghty, Jim ( October 16, 2017 ). `` The Normal One ''. National Review. Jump up ^ DNC Desperately Needs a Win in Virginia Governor Race ( NBC ) Jump up ^ Gillespie calls for 10 debates with Northam in Virginia governor 's race ( Richmond Times - Dispatch ) Jump up ^ In first debate, Gillespie and Northam tangle over Trump and other issues The Washington Post Jump up ^ Five key moments from Virginia 's first televised gubernatorial debate The Washington Post Jump up ^ Virginia governor candidates trade blows in final debate ( Politico ) Jump up ^ Delk, Josh ( September 30, 2017 ). `` Bush to fundraise for Virginia GOP gubernatorial canddidate ''. The Hill. Retrieved October 7, 2017. Jump up ^ Nirappil, Fenit ( September 29, 2017 ). `` George W. Bush coming to Virginia to raise money for Ed Gillespie ''. The Washington Post. Retrieved October 7, 2017. Jump up ^ Burlij, Terence. `` George W. Bush to raise money for Ed Gillespie in Virginia ''. CNN. Retrieved October 7, 2017. Jump up ^ Trump, Donald J. `` Ralph Northam, who is running for Governor of Virginia, is fighting for the violent MS - 13 killer gangs & sanctuary cities. Vote Ed Gillespie ! ''. Twitter. Retrieved October 7, 2017. Jump up ^ Trump, Donald J. `` The Democrats in the Southwest part of Virginia have been abandoned by their Party. Republican Ed Gillespie will never let you down ! ''. Twitter. Retrieved October 15, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Trump says Virginia Democrat is ' fighting for ' violent gangs ''. Politico. Retrieved October 7, 2017. Jump up ^ Nirappil, Fenit ( October 6, 2017 ). `` Trump backs Republican for Va. governor, accuses the Democrat of enabling ' violent MS - 13 killer gangs ' ''. The Washington Post. Retrieved October 7, 2017. Jump up ^ Trump, Donald J. ( October 26, 2017 ). `` Ed Gillespie will turn the really bad Virginia economy # 's around, and fast. Strong on crime, he might even save our great statues / heritage ! ''. Twitter. Retrieved November 8, 2017. Jump up ^ Trump, Donald J. ( October 26, 2017 ). `` Ed Gillespie will be a great Governor of Virginia. His opponent does n't even show up to meetings / work, and will be VERY weak on crime ! ''. Twitter. Retrieved November 8, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Pence to campaign for Gillespie in Virginia ''. Politico. Retrieved October 15, 2017. Jump up ^ Beavers, Olivia ( October 8, 2017 ). `` Pence to stump for Gillespie in Virginia ''. The Hill. Retrieved October 15, 2017. Jump up ^ Griffith, Olivia Bailey, Jessica ( October 9, 2017 ). `` Mike Pence to visit Abingdon for Gillespie campaign ''. WCYB. Retrieved October 15, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Mike Pence to appear with Ed Gillespie in Abingdon ''. Bristol Herald Courier. 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Martinsville Bulletin. Retrieved January 8, 2017. ^ Jump up to : Baratko, Trevor ( December 8, 2016 ). `` Sen. Black, Frank Wolf endorse Gillespie 's gubernatorial bid ''. Loudoun Times - Mirror. Retrieved January 8, 2017. Jump up ^ Vozzella, Laura ( February 28, 2017 ). `` Gingrich urges GOP to thwart newly engaged Democrats by backing Gillespie in Va ''. The Washington Post. Retrieved June 2, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Bevin to Campaign With Gillespie ''. Fairfax Free Citizen. February 1, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Endorsements -- Ed Gillespie ''. EdForVirginia.com. Retrieved October 15, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Missouri 's Greitens campaigns for fellow Republicans ''. The Seattle Times. October 4, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Hogan, calling Gillespie a ' great leader ' will headline a rally in Va. on Saturday ''. The Washington Post. November 2, 2017. Jump up ^ Nirappil, Fenit ( October 24, 2017 ). `` Marco Rubio, Susana Martinez to rally for Ed Gillespie in northern Virginia ''. The Washington Post. Retrieved November 8, 2017. Jump up ^ Romney, Mitt. `` Congratulations to my friend @ EdWGillespie on his # VAgov primary win. Here 's to electing strong, conservative leaders in November ''. Twitter. Retrieved October 7, 2017. Jump up ^ Chris Sununu. `` Having lived in the Commonwealth for 4 years, I know Virginia will be well served with @ EdWGillespie as their Governor ! # VAGov ''. Twitter. ^ Jump up to : Kenney, Shaun ( January 15, 2016 ). `` Gillespie Rolls Out Massive Endorsement List ''. Bearing Drift. Retrieved June 10, 2016. ^ Jump up to : `` Governor Bob McDonnell and 35 Hampton Roads Leaders Endorse Ed Gillespie for Governor ''. Ed Gillespie for Governor. March 20, 2017. Jump up ^ `` DELEGATE BEN CLINE ENDORSES ED GILLESPIE ''. Ed Gillespie for Governor. April 1, 2017. ^ Jump up to : `` Majority of Virginia Sheriffs Endorse Ed Gillespie ''. Ed Gillespie for Virginia Governor 2017. September 15, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Middlesex County Sheriff Bushey Pulls Support From Northam, Endorses Gillespie for Governor -- Ed Gillespie ''. EdForVirginia.com. September 28, 2017. Retrieved October 7, 2017. ^ Jump up to : `` Gillespie Endorsed by over 60 Northern Virginia Republican Leaders ''. Ed Gillespie for Virginia Governor 2017. April 5, 2017. Jump up ^ `` IN THE NEWS : Sheriff Craddock endorses Gillespie -- Ed Gillespie ''. EdForVirginia.com. October 4, 2017. Retrieved October 7, 2017. ^ Jump up to : `` Endorsements -- Ed Gillespie ''. Edforvirginia.com. Retrieved September 23, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Virginia Beach Mayor Sessoms endorses gubernatorial hopeful Ed Gillespie ''. Southside Daily. October 12, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Twitter ''. Mobile.twitter.com. Retrieved November 8, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Twitter ''. Mobile.twitter.com. Retrieved November 8, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Twitter ''. Mobile.twitter.com. Retrieved November 8, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Conservation Activist, Daytona 500 Winner Ward Burton Endorses Ed Gillespie for Governor ''. Edforvirginia.com. October 18, 2017. Jump up ^ `` GOP buzzing about Fiorina as RNC head ''. Politico. August 9, 2016. Jump up ^ Hewitt, Hugh. `` Just cast first vote as a Virginian since 1988 : for @ EdForVirginia Ed Gillespie will be a great, common sense governor for the Commonwealth ''. Twitter. Jump up ^ `` Avery Pereira ''. Averypereira.com. Retrieved November 8, 2017. Jump up ^ Spicer, Sean. `` Just voted early for @ EdWGillespie for Virginia Governor @ JillHVogel for LG and @ JohnAdamsforVApic.twitter.com/auMnNVGQfa ''. Twitter. Retrieved November 8, 2017. ^ Jump up to : `` Bikers for Trump and Corey Stewart Rally for Republicans on Sunday ''. Thebullelephant.com. October 28, 2017. Retrieved October 28, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Twitter ''. Mobile.twitter.com. Retrieved November 8, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Gillespie picks up new endorsement during Chesapeake visit ''. 13newsnow.com. August 9, 2017. Jump up ^ `` CRES Endorses Gillespie, Vogel in Virginia ''. CRES. October 18, 2017. Jump up ^ GOP, Michigan. `` We are cheering for you @ EdWGillespie ! Good luck tomorrow ! https://twitter.com/GOPChairwoman/status/927602423367168002... ''. Twitter. Retrieved November 8, 2017. Jump up ^ `` NFIB Endorses Ed Gillespie for Governor -- Ed Gillespie ''. Edforvirginia.com. August 18, 2017. Retrieved November 8, 2017. Jump up ^ `` National Right to Life Endorses Ed Gillespie for Governor -- Ed Gillespie ''. Edforvirginia.com. June 7, 2017. Retrieved November 8, 2017. Jump up ^ `` BREAKING : Gillespie Wins Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Endorsement ''. The Republican Standard. September 28, 2017. Jump up ^ Nancy Dye. `` LETTER : Gillespie 's history, plan and endorsements show his worth ''. Bristol Herald Courier. Retrieved November 8, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Virginia Farm Bureau Federation AgPAC Endorses Ed Gillespie For Governor -- Ed Gillespie ''. Edforvirginia.com. August 17, 2017. Retrieved September 23, 2017. Jump up ^ `` VIRGINIA FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE ENDORSES GILLESPIE FOR GOVERNOR ''. edforvirginia.com. October 6, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Virginia Retailers and Merchants Association Endorses Gillespie for Governor ''. Ed Gillespie for Governor. October 9, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Endorsement : Republican Ed Gillespie, governor of Virginia ''. Bluefield Daily Telegraph. Jump up ^ `` Opinion / Editorial : Gillespie has admirable plan for economy ''. The Daily Progress. Jump up ^ `` EDITORIAL : Ed Gillespie for governor ''. The Free Lance -- Star. Jump up ^ `` Gillespie for Governor ''. National Review. October 11, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Editorial : The Richmond Times - Dispatch endorses Ed Gillespie for governor ''. Richmond Times - Dispatch. October 27, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Sun Gazette endorsement : Gillespie will get Va. moving again ''. Insidenova.com. Retrieved November 8, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Our Views : For all Virginians ''. The Winchester Star. October 27, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Constitution Party of Virginia Endorses Hyra & Adams ''. Virginiaconservative.net. July 3, 2017. Retrieved September 23, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Say thanks to Cliff Hyra for governor ! - Libertarian Party ''. LP.org. September 27, 2017. Jump up ^ Pope, Michael. `` Meet Your Libertarian Candidate for Governor, Cliff Hyra ''. WVTF.org. Retrieved October 7, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Letters ''. KWTeaParty.com. Retrieved October 7, 2017. Jump up ^ Nirappil, Fenit ( June 24, 2017 ). `` Obama returning to campaign trail to stump for Northam in Virginia governor 's race ''. The Washington Post. Retrieved October 7, 2017. Jump up ^ Hagen, Lisa ( June 22, 2017 ). `` Obama plans to campaign for Va. Dem gov nominee ''. The Hill. Retrieved October 7, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Obama to campaign for Northam ''. Politico. Retrieved October 15, 2017. Jump up ^ Press, Associated ( October 10, 2017 ). `` Joe Biden to campaign for Northam in northern Virginia ''. The Washington Post. Retrieved October 15, 2017. Jump up ^ Moomaw, Graham. `` Former VP Joe Biden to campaign with Ralph Northam in Northern Virginia ''. Richmond Times - Dispatch. Retrieved October 15, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Joe Biden to Campaign for Ralph Northam in Virginia ''. NBCWashington.com. Retrieved October 15, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Clinton returns to campaign trail, for Virginia gov candidate ''. Fox News. October 4, 2017. Retrieved October 7, 2017. Jump up ^ Schneider, Gregory S. ( September 27, 2017 ). `` Hillary Clinton to raise money for Northam in Va. governor 's race ''. The Washington Post. Retrieved October 7, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Clinton to raise money for Northam in Va. governor race ''. Politico. Retrieved October 7, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Twitter ''. twitter. Retrieved November 8, 2017. ^ Jump up to : `` McAuliffe and statewide Democrats endorse Northam for governor ''. The Washington Post. June 18, 2016. ^ Jump up to : Nirappil, Fenit ( November 1, 2017 ). `` Cory Booker, Keith Ellison come to northern Virginia to campaign for Democratic ticket ''. The Washington Post. Jump up ^ Schneider, Gregory ( October 27, 2017 ). `` Northam widens lead over Gillespie in new CNU tracking poll ''. The Washington Post. Jump up ^ `` VA - Gov : Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto ( D. NV ) Goes All In To Defeat The Trump - Gillespie ( R ) Agenda ''. Dailykos. Retrieved November 8, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Twitter ''. Mobile.twitter.com. Retrieved November 8, 2017. ^ Jump up to : Portnoy, Jenna ( January 7, 2017 ). `` Northern Virginia Rep. Gerald E. Connolly withholds endorsement for governor ''. The Washington Post. Retrieved January 8, 2017. Jump up ^ Nirappil, Fenit ( September 28, 2017 ). `` Gabrielle Giffords to campaign for Ralph Northam in Virginia governor 's race ''. The Washington Post. Jump up ^ `` Twitter ''. Twitter. Retrieved November 8, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Twitter ''. Twitter. Retrieved November 8, 2017. ^ Jump up to : Feld, Lowell ( January 5, 2017 ). `` Video : Tom Perriello Releases Kickoff Video, Goes Up with 2017 Website for Gov. of Virginia ''. Blue Virginia. Retrieved January 14, 2017. ^ Jump up to : `` Northam rolls out endorsements from Charlottesville - area figures ''. The Daily Progress. January 10, 2017. Retrieved January 13, 2017. ^ Jump up to : McAffrey, Scott ; Trompeter, Brian ( January 10, 2017 ). `` Updated : Arlington legislative delegation likely to stick with Northam ''. Inside NoVA. Retrieved January 14, 2017. ^ Jump up to : Trompeter, Brian ( January 10, 2017 ). `` Local legislators remain lined up in Northam camp ''. Inside NoVA. Retrieved January 14, 2017. ^ Jump up to : `` Roanoke Leaders Endorse Ralph Northam for Governor ''. Ralph Northam for Governor. January 27, 2017. Retrieved February 20, 2017. ^ Jump up to : `` Alexandria Leaders Endorse Ralph Northam for Governor ''. Ralph Northam for Governor. January 24, 2017. Retrieved February 20, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Twitter ''. Twitter. Retrieved November 8, 2017. Jump up ^ Northam, Pam. ``. @ wendydavis reminds us @ RalphNortham will be a brick wall against attacks on women 's health, but he needs strong Delegates backing him up ! pic.twitter.com/cCuVX5BB6h ''. Twitter. Retrieved October 15, 2017. Jump up ^ McClellan, Andria ( February 22, 2017 ). `` One of the good guys ''. Medium. Retrieved March 13, 2017. Jump up ^ Northam, Ralph. `` Thanks, @ LevarStoney, for joining us on the trail in # RVA ! Polls are open for 5 more hours -- go vote ! ''. Twitter. Retrieved September 23, 2017. Jump up ^ Gillum, Andrew. `` Bring it home @ RalphNortham & @ FairfaxJustin ! Be an inspiration & example for the country today ''. Twitter. Retrieved November 8, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Twitter ''. Twitter. Retrieved November 8, 2017. Jump up ^ Oswalt, Patton. `` Come on, Virginia ! Get out and DO THIS tomorrow ! I know you can ! https://twitter.com/thehill/status/927517437234417666... ''. Twitter. Retrieved November 8, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Twitter ''. Twitter. Retrieved November 8, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Twitter ''. Twitter. Retrieved November 8, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Twitter ''. Twitter. Retrieved November 8, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Twitter ''. Twitter. Retrieved November 8, 2017. Jump up ^ Haas, Lori ( January 13, 2017 ). `` Northam stands for safety ''. The Roanoke Times. Retrieved January 14, 2017. Jump up ^ Parkhomenko, Adam. `` 22 / We need a new path and vision for all our state can be and a governor who can make it happen. Phil Murphy will have New Jersey 's back ''. Twitter. Retrieved November 8, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Twitter ''. Twitter. Retrieved November 8, 2017. ^ Jump up to : `` Ralph Northam 's Ratings and Endorsements ''. Vote Smart. ^ Jump up to : `` Category Endorsements ''. ralphnortham.com. Retrieved October 23, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Ralph Northam is Right Choice for Governor ''. CSGV. May 10, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Clean Water Action Endorses Ralph Northam for Virginia Governor ''. October 31, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Human Rights Campaign Endorses Ralph Northam for Governor of Virginia ''. Human Rights Campaign. July 28, 2017. Retrieved October 22, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Humane Dominion endorses Ralph Northam for governor ''. October 13, 2017. ^ Jump up to : Nirappil, Fenit ( March 13, 2017 ). `` Abortion rights group NARAL endorses Northam in Virginia Democratic primary ''. The Washington Post. Retrieved March 13, 2017. Jump up ^ `` NPE Action endorses Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam for Governor of Virginia : Ravitch calls Northam `` the real deal. '' ``. June 12, 2017. Jump up ^ `` VoteVets Endorses Northam for Governor ''. VoteVets.org. January 26, 2017. Retrieved February 21, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Va. arm of Planned Parenthood to spend $3 million backing Northam for governor ''. The Washington Post. Jump up ^ `` Balancing act for Virginia ''. October 28, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Editorial : Nov. 7 Election Endorsements ''. November 1, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Top of the ticket ''. November 3, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Northam for Governor ''. October 28, 2017. Jump up ^ `` The Post 's endorsements in Virginia ''. October 28, 2017. Jump up ^ `` In Blow To Dem Unity, Bernie Sanders Refuses To Back Virginia Dem Gov Nominee Ralph Northam ''. Rga.org. October 24, 2017. Retrieved November 8, 2017. Jump up ^ `` VInside a Bellwether : Virginia Governor 's Race Tightens ''. NBC News. November 1, 2017. Jump up ^ Barns, Gary ( October 24, 2017 ). Morning Joe : Bernie Sanders Group Will Not Endorse Ralph Northam For Virginia Governor. Retrieved November 8, 2017 -- via YouTube. Jump up ^ `` No one 's got our vote in Virginia ''. Bristol Herald Courier. October 13, 2017. 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Question: who is running in the virginia election 2017
Answer: Ralph Northam