Virginia's Elections

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Monday, November 7, 2005

From 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. tomorrow, Virginians will pick their next governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general. They'll also choose the 100 members of the House of Delegates, one of two chambers in the General Assembly.

Governor's Race

Republicans, who control the General Assembly, are hoping to win back the Governor's Mansion, home of Democrat Mark R. Warner since 2002.

Candidates for Governor

Democrat Timothy M. Kaine, 47

Residence Richmond

Political History Lieutenant governor since 2002; mayor of

Richmond, 1998-2001; Richmond City Council, 1994-98.

Republican Jerry W. Kilgore, 44

Residence Henrico County

Political History Former attorney general; secretary of

public safety under Gov. George Allen.

Independent H. Russell Potts Jr., 66

Residence Winchester

Political History State senator since 1992; chairman of

Senate Education and Health Committee.



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