page_title: Politics of Virginia
hierarchical_section_title: Politics of Virginia
caption_attribution_description: English: Senator John Warner speaks to reporters with Governor Tim Kaine, members of the Virginia delegation, and Deputy Inspector General Thomas Gimble after a briefing on the Inspector General’s decision on the Oceana Naval Air Station, May 24, 2006.
context_page_description: The politics of Virginia have followed major historical events and demographic changes in the commonwealth. In the 21st century, the northern region, often referred to as NOVA, an abbreviation for "Northern Virginia," has become more liberal in attitudes and voting, constituting a reliable voting bloc for Democrats. Political orientation varies by region, with the larger cities and suburban areas generally voting Democratic and the rural areas voting Republican. The southern, rural regions have remained rural and conservative.
context_section_description: The politics of Virginia have followed major historical events and demographic changes in the commonwealth. In the 21st century, the northern region, often referred to as NOVA, an abbreviation for "Northern Virginia," has become more liberal in attitudes and voting, constituting a reliable voting bloc for Democrats. Political orientation varies by region, with the larger cities and suburban areas generally voting Democratic and the rural areas voting Republican. The southern, rural regions have remained  rural and conservative.
caption: Former Governor Tim Kaine with former U.S. Senator John Warner and former Senator and Governor George Allen, and former Representative Thelma Drake.
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