Democrats in Virginia have built up a big fundraising advantage in this year's race for governor. It's an election seen as a bellwether for the 2026 midterms.

We still don't officially know who the Democrats' lieutenant governor candidate is. Why it matters: It's the hottest race on the 2025 primary ticket, and includes two Richmond-area locals. Driving the news: As of Wednesday morning,

Two women, Democratic former Rep. Abigail Spanberger and Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, will lead their parties in the fight for the governor’s mansion and control of state government this November.