1950s
Nov. 4, 1953
“Dalton Conceded Defeat at 10:15 P.M.”
This article explains the results of the 1953 gubernatorial election, in which Democrat Thomas B. Stanley defeated Republican Ted Dalton. This article shows the ways that important Virginian politician Harry F. Byrd influenced local politics. Byrd was known for his “Byrd Machine,” a political organization that dominated Virginia politics for much of the 20th century and worked to promote Democratic candidates throughout the state, and Governor Thomas B. Stanley was one of the results of the Byrd Machine.
1970s
Nov. 7, 1973
“Voting Machine Malfunction Mars Area House Of Delegates Race”
By Tom Tanton and Steve Briggs
Improper programming of voting machines in the 1973 House of Delegates election affected nearly 1,000 votes, as they were programmed for a primary election, which eliminated the reading of any split-ticket voting. The initial race results indicated the Democratic incumbent, Tom Michie, as the winner of the 26th district of Virginia. After the recount the results remained the same.
1980s
Nov. 5, 1981
“Victories end ‘dry spell’” and “GOP spirits dampened, served”
By Betsy Stewart and Jeffrey Stolz, and Sharon Hubbard
Photos by Brad Scharff, Matt Holmes
There are two sides to every election, a winner and a loser, and this dual piece tells the story of both: the victor of the gubernatorial race, Democrat Chuck Robb, and the losing candidate, Republican Marshall Coleman. Both articles offer on-the-ground observations and interviews on the celebration and consolation parties during and following the results of the election, and describing people's reaction to the results.
1990s
Nov. 2, 1993
“Vote!”
As the 1993 Virginia state and local elections came to a head, The Cavalier Daily urged students to perform their civic duty and vote. This particular election, much like the 2025 gubernatorial race, was pivotal for the University to receive funding, for tuition costs to decrease and to have laws and policies that act in favor of the University’s interests. While some students may have felt as though both Republican and Democratic candidates are unsatisfactory, the article implies that to not participate in elections is to not have any motive to leverage for change and progress from complaints. All students should know that every vote counts!
2000s
Nov. 9, 2005
“Kaine wins governor race”
By Marie Tchijov and Chris Hall
Photos by Maggie Thornton and Jenna Wandres
Before Senator and former Vice Presidential candidate Tim Kaine became a national politician, he was governor of Virginia, and this piece highlights his victory in the state’s 2005 gubernatorial race. It also offers a unique perspective on the beginning of Virginia’s shift from being a traditionally red state to a blue state.
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