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Voters head to the polls in Virginia to either re-elect former Governor Terry McAuliffe or elect former Carlyle Group CEO Glenn Youngkin. In New Jersey, voters head to the polls to either re-elect Governor Phil Murphy or elect former state legislator Jack Ciattarelli to replace him.
2021-11-2

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam says that he will increase enforcement of masks and social distancing as cases in the Hampton Roads area spike.
2020-07-14

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam orders the removal of the Robert E. Lee Monument in the state capital Richmond, saying, "In Virginia, we no longer preach a false version of history".
2020-06-4

Democrats win majorities in both houses of the Virginia General Assembly (Senate and House), resulting in Democratic trifecta control of the governorship and General Assembly for the first time since 1993. Democratic Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear defeats Republican incumbent Matt Bevin to win the governorship of Kentucky.
2019-11-5

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam is expected to call a special session on gun control following the deadly shooting Friday afternoon in Virginia Beach that killed 12 people plus the shooter.
2019-06-4

The Governor of Virginia declares a state of emergency due to the protests.
2017-08-12

In the United States, Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe signs an executive order restoring the rights of an estimated 200,000 convicted felons to vote and run for office.
2016-04-22

Governor Terry McAuliffe declares a state of emergency as Virginia prepares for potentially dangerous flooding from a separate Nor'easter storm system and the possible landfall of Hurricane Joaquin.
2015-09-30

Former Virginia governor Bob McDonnell and his wife are indicted on federal corruption charges for allegedly receiving various financial benefits from a businessman seeking favors from the state government.
2014-01-21

Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell decides not to halt the execution of female murderer Teresa Lewis, who will be executed on September 23,2010.
2010-09-17