2025 June Primary - Republican Governor candidates
Amanda Chase
Winsome Earle -Sears
Winsome Earle -Sears
Chase (Republican Party) was a member of the Virginia State Senate, representing District 11. She assumed office on January 13, 2016. She left office on January 10, 2024. Chase received a bachelor's degree in finance and management from Virginia Tech in 1992. She began working in finance following her graduation, with positions at Signet
Chase (Republican Party) was a member of the Virginia State Senate, representing District 11. She assumed office on January 13, 2016. She left office on January 10, 2024. Chase received a bachelor's degree in finance and management from Virginia Tech in 1992. She began working in finance following her graduation, with positions at Signet Bank, the Federal Reserve, and Primerica Financial Services. From 2010 to 2015, Chase owned a political consulting firm and worked with Republicans including Eric Cantor (2010) and Randy Forbes' (2012) congressional campaigns and Susan Stimpson's (2013) lieutenant gubernatorial campaign.
Winsome Earle -Sears
Winsome Earle -Sears
Winsome Earle -Sears
Winsome Earle-Sears served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Earle-Sears earned a master's degree. Her career experience includes working as an electrician and managing a business. Earle-Sears served on the Advisory Committee on Women Veterans to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, as the vice president of the Virginia Board of Education, and as t
Winsome Earle-Sears served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Earle-Sears earned a master's degree. Her career experience includes working as an electrician and managing a business. Earle-Sears served on the Advisory Committee on Women Veterans to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, as the vice president of the Virginia Board of Education, and as the co-chair of the African American Committee on the US Census Bureau.
David LaRock
Merle Rutledge
Merle Rutledge
LaRock (Republican Party) was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 33. He assumed office on January 8, 2014. He left office on January 10, 2024.
Merle Rutledge
Merle Rutledge
Merle Rutledge
Rutledge was born on December 25, 1980, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He graduated from Norfolk State University with a bachelor's degree in 2014. His career experience includes working as a freelance investigative reporter.
2025 June Primary - Republican Lt. Governor Candidates
John Curran
John Curran
John Curran
John Curran was born in Glen Ridge, New Jersey. Curran's career experience includes working as a business consultant and CEO. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1983 to 1987. Curran earned a bachelor's degree and a graduate degree from The George Washington University in 2019 and 2020, respectively. Curran has been affiliated with the VFW and Knights of Columbus.
Pat Herrity
John Curran
John Curran
Herrity has served on the Board of Supervisors in Fairfax Co. since 2007. Pat earned a degree in Accounting from Virginia Tech in 1982, and began a career as an accountant, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer working for small and mid sized fast-growing companies.
John Reid
John Curran
John Reid
For the last 8 years, John Reid has been the popular, award-winning host of one of America’s longest-running morning shows at NewsRadio WRVA in Richmond. He has served as Vice Chair on the executive board of the Henrico GOP Committee, was elected as an alternate Delegate to the Republican National Committee in 2020, and served as a Delegate in 2024.
State-level Republican Elected Officials
Delegate, Keith Hodges
Congressman, Rob Wittman
Senator, Richard Stuart
Keith Hodges is the District Delegate for Middlesex and surrounding area. He is a long-time resident of Urbanna. “My roots run deep on the Middle Peninsula,” Hodges said. “I grew up here, as did my parents and grandparents. I spent my college summers working at the mill and enjoyed a childhood fishing, hunting, and living the American dream in the heart of the 68th District.”
Senator, Richard Stuart
Congressman, Rob Wittman
Senator, Richard Stuart
“It is my honor to be your Senator.
I am focused on issues that matter to our district and providing real solutions. It is the Virginia way.” — Richard Stuart
Congressman, Rob Wittman
Congressman, Rob Wittman
Governor, Glenn Youngkin
Congressman Rob Wittman has served the residents of the 1st Congressional District since 2007. He was re-elected to his eighth full term in 2024.
Governor, Glenn Youngkin
Attorney General, Jason Miyares
Governor, Glenn Youngkin
Born in Richmond and raised in Virginia Beach, Governor Glenn Youngkin is a homegrown Virginian from humble beginnings. From washing dishes at a local diner to being named co-CEO of one of the world’s top investment firms, Governor Youngkin knows what it’s like to work hard and is doing so on behalf of all Virginians. Youngkin's term ends in January 2026.
Lt. Governor, Winsome Sears
Attorney General, Jason Miyares
Attorney General, Jason Miyares
Winsome was first elected in 2002 to a majority Black House of Delegates district, a first for a Republican in Virginia since 1865. She is the first female Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the first Black female elected to statewide office. As Lieutenant Governor, Winsome Earle-Sears presides over the Senate when they are in session.
Attorney General, Jason Miyares
Attorney General, Jason Miyares
Attorney General, Jason Miyares
"Your safety is our mission, and we're committed to protecting public safety, defending your constitutional rights, and fighting for all Virginians. As the son of a Cuban immigrant, I understand that the American Miracle is alive and well and will work tirelessly to preserve it for the next generation. It is the honor of my life to serve as the 48th Attorney General of Virginia."
Miyares is currently the only Republican Candidate running for Attorney General.
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