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While the Republican Party in most of the South tended to attract right-wing conservatives like Jesse Helms and Strom Thurmond, Virginia's GOP has tended to be more moderate by regional standards. The state elected moderate Republican A. Linwood Holton Jr. in 1970; Holton became the first Republican governor in the 20th century, effectively ...
All of Virginia’s local boards of elections have Republican majorities because state law says the majority of appointees will be the same party as the governor, who in this case is a Republican.
He pointed to the economy, national security, energy policy and the southwestern border as reasons why he believes Virginia will swing red in November. Roughly 35% of voters in Virginia’s ...
The Republican Party of Virginia (RPV) is the Virginia chapter of the Republican Party. It is based at the Richard D. Obenshain Center in Richmond. [1] As of May 2024, it controls all three statewide elected offices, 5 out of 11 U.S. House seats, and the governor's seat within the state.
On top of that, Democrats have already proved in the past two cycles in Virginia to have successful messaging on issues. But Republicans say the top of both parties’ tickets could change that.
The following table indicates party affiliation in the Commonwealth of Virginia for the individual offices of: Governor; Lieutenant Governor; Attorney General; It also indicates the historical composition of the collective: Senate; House of Delegates; State delegation to the United States Senate (individually)
The Republican party rejects cap-and-trade policy. [38] Some Republicans support increased oil drilling in protected areas such as the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, [39] a position that has drawn sharp criticism from some environmental activists. Republican voters are divided over the human causes of climate change and global warming. [40]
One of the top Republican candidates for Virginia’s 7 th Congressional District has pledged his fealty to the House Freedom Caucus if elected to office in November.. Cameron Hamilton made his ...