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nkpolitics1212

(8,617 posts)
Thu Nov 9, 2023, 05:39 AM Nov 2023

Who will be the Democratic Nominee for the 2026 VA US Senate Election if Warner retires and Youngkin is the

Republican Nominee? What are their chances in defeating Youngkin?
Spanberger or Stoney. Both are going to run for Governor of VA in 2025. Whoever does not win the Democratic nomination for the 2025 VA Gubernatorial Election runs for the US Senate.
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Who will be the Democratic Nominee for the 2026 VA US Senate Election if Warner retires and Youngkin is the (Original Post) nkpolitics1212 Nov 2023 OP
Not allowed to serve consecutive terms in VA tinymontgomery Nov 2023 #1
Could Ralph Northam run for Governor of VA in 2025? He was Governor right after McAullife and before Youngkin. nkpolitics1212 Nov 2023 #2
Yes, just need a break between serving. n/t tinymontgomery Nov 2023 #3

tinymontgomery

(2,584 posts)
1. Not allowed to serve consecutive terms in VA
Thu Nov 9, 2023, 09:19 AM
Nov 2023

"Unlike other state governors, Virginia governors are not allowed to serve consecutive terms. They have been barred from immediate re-election since the adoption of Virginia's second constitution, in 1830. However, a former governor is permitted to run for a second term in a future election."

nkpolitics1212

(8,617 posts)
2. Could Ralph Northam run for Governor of VA in 2025? He was Governor right after McAullife and before Youngkin.
Thu Nov 9, 2023, 09:01 PM
Nov 2023
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