Four University alumni were defeated in their bids for re-election in the House, and just one newly elected member representing the University.
As the campaigns drew to a close following sweeping Democratic victories, attention now turns to how Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger and Charlottesville-area Dels. Katrina Callsen and Amy Laufer will shape the future of Charlottesville in their upcoming terms, especially for students at the University.
Students broadly expressed content with Spanberger’s win.
Check back throughout the day for live updates on turnout at student polling places
Two votes would be needed to pass such an amendment — one this week, and another after Jan. 14, 2026 once the newly elected delegates have taken their seats.
The University Democrats and College Republicans presidents discussed issues prevalent in the upcoming gubernatorial race such as the economy, housing, energy and healthcare during their discussion Monday.
After scandals brought forth calls for Jones to drop out, some students say they will no longer vote for him.
Reid spoke on his background as a TV anchor and radio commentator, his goals for Virginia’s economy and prioritization of the “Right to Work” law, private school choice and the current “culture war” in the Commonwealth
Spanberger ran through her platform if elected governor — one that primarily hits on the cost of living and cuts to the federal workforce by the Trump administration.
All students can register to vote in Charlottesville or Albemarle, regardless of their home state, by listing the address of their on-Grounds or off-Grounds housing.
At the top of the ballot is the gubernatorial race between Spanberger and Earle-Sears. The winning candidate of this race will be Virginia’s first woman governor.
In response to a student question, Spanberger said the Board’s appointment process should be revisited.
Political groups like the U.Va. Center for Politics, HoosVote, University Democrats and College Republicans are planning events to increase voter education and turnout before voters head to the polls.
For the first time, Charlottesville implemented a ranked choice system of voting.
Eligible voters can find more information about early voting by consulting the City Department of Voter Registration & Elections website or the County Department of Elections website.
Spanberger will face Republican Lt. Gov Winsome Earle-Sears Nov. 4 for a chance to become the Commonwealth of Virginia’s first female governor.
A Jamaican immigrant and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Earle-Sears is the first female lieutenant governor of Virginia,
The victory of either of these candidates will result in Virginia’s first female governor, with Earle-Sears as the first Black female governor in U.S. history of any state.
