Virginia's Elections
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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.


