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Election Night
 Kaine Defeats Kilgore in Virginia Gov. Race
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Democrat rides Warner's popularity to victory; GOP claims lieutenant governor seat while attorney general race remains too close to call.
 • Kaine Plans Transportation Meetings
 • Video: Kaine's Victory
 • Video: Kilgore's Concession
 • Audio: Reaction From Richmond
 • Graphic: How Virginia Voted
 • Blog: Race to Richmond
 • Results: Maryland | Virginia
 • Full Coverage
Analysis
 Democratic Appeal Strengthens in Va.
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Kaine's come-from-behind victory provides important lessons for Virginia, and perhaps the country.
 • Overwhelming Votes for Democrats
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Transcript
 Potomac Confidential
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Post columnist Marc Fisher offered post-election analysis.
 • Transcript: Election Night Live
 • Transcript: Q&A With GMU Professor
Tim Kaine celebrates his victory in Richmond on Tuesday night. (Associated Press) spacer
Multimedia
 • Photos: Maryland, Virginia Elections
 • Video: Post's Barnes on Outcome
 • Video: Voters Talk Transportation
 • Audio: Early Scene in Richmond
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Full Results by Region | Statewide Races

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Analysis
A Triumph For Warner, And a Guide For His Party
Virginia's quadrennial search for a governor featured neither charismatic personalities nor dominant policy initiatives. But Democrat Timothy M. Kaine's resounding victory over Republican Jerry W. Kilgore nonetheless provided important political lessons for the commonwealth, and maybe the country.
 

Issue: Immigration

Just days ahead of the gubernatorial election, the debate over illegal immigration is escalating in Herndon, Va.

Live Discussions

  • Election Night Live  Join Post columnist Marc Fisher beginning at 7 p.m., Nov. 8, for a live discussion of election night news.
  • Post-Election Q&A  Join George Mason professor Mark J. Rozell for a discussion of campaign tactics and election results.
  • Transcript  Post staff writer Michael D. Shear fields questions during the final stretch of Virginia's gubernatorial race.
  • Transcript  Political reporter Bob Barnes on the latest news in Virginia's gubernatorial race and the state's red-blue divide.
  • Russ Potts Q&A  The Republican senator who is running as an independent discusses his campaign.
  • Tim Kaine Q&A  The Democratic candidate fields readers' questions.
  • Larry J. Sabato Q&A  The director of the University of Virginia's Center for Politics answers questions about the 2005 gubernatorial race.

The Political Divide

ALT TEXTThe Northern Virginia region often splits predominantly Democratic inside the Beltway and predominantly Republican outside it.

Editorials & Opinion

Follow The Washington Post's editorials on issues in the Virginia gubernatorial race.

Ad Watch

The latest television ads from the Virginia governors race.

Multimedia

  • Video  Sept. 13 Debate  Excerpts of Kilgore vs. Kaine.
  • Audio  Debate Highlights  The Post's Michael D. Shear recaps the Va. gubernatorial candidates' debate performances.
  • Video  Kilgore Hits Victory Lane  Jerry Kilgore debuts the racecar he sponsored for the first Nextel Cup.
  • Video  Burgers, Smiles and Speeches  Virginia's three gubernatorial candidates share handshakes and smiles at the Buena Vista Labor Day parade.
  • Video  Jammin' in Southwest Va.  Tim Kaine, Jerry Kilgore and Russ Potts descended upon the Fiddler's Convention in Galax, Va.
  • Video  Kilgore in Harrisonburg  At a Harrisonburg farm and the Rockingham County Fair with Jerry Kilgore.
Remarks by Kaine and Kilgore (Post, November 9, 2005)
 
Democrats Win Key N.Va. Races: Republicans' Hold On 60 Seats Unclear In Early Returns (Post, November 9, 2005)
 
In Northern Virginia: In the Suburbs, Backlash Against Republicans Hits Hard (Post, November 9, 2005)
 
Alexandria Detective Is City's New Sheriff: Fairfax, Loudoun Voters Say Yes to School Financing (Post, November 9, 2005)
 
Democrats Win Several Key House Races (Post, November 8, 2005; 9:50 PM)
 
Democrat Lawhorne Wins Alexandria Sheriff's Race (Post, November 8, 2005; 9:38 PM)
 
Election Day in Virginia (Post, November 8, 2005)
 
Va. Governor Uses 1½ Days Of Workweek For DNC Job: Kaine Adopts Schedule Despite Early Pledge (Post, July 9, 2009)
 
Virginia Notebook: $2.2 Billion State Computer Contract Upgraded to Election-Year Headache (Post, July 9, 2009)
 
If Drivers Have to Go, They Have To Go Far: Va. About to Close 18 Rest Stops To Save Money (Post, July 8, 2009)
 
Grisham's Passion Project: A 'Norfolk 4' Screenplay (Post, July 8, 2009)
 
In Obama, African Americans See Promise of 1776 Fulfilled (Post, July 2, 2009)
 
Virginia Notebook: Another Governor's Travels Add to Pressure on Kaine (Post, July 2, 2009)
 
CYBERSECURITY: Va. Lawmakers Question System Upgrade Contract (Post, June 30, 2009)
 
FEDERAL STIMULUS FUNDS: Rail Spending Applauded; Overall Maintenance Booed (Post, June 30, 2009)
 
For GOP, Taxes Retain Potency: In Governor's Race, Deeds's Foes Cite His Voting Record (Post, June 28, 2009)
 
Virginia Abortion Restriction Is Upheld: U.S. Appeals Court Votes 6-5 to Back 'Partial Birth' Ban (Post, June 25, 2009)
 
Va. Governor Is Really Going Places: Kaine's Travels as DNC Chief Not So Easy to Pin Down (Post, June 25, 2009)
 
Virginia Notebook: In Virginia, a Lack of Flash Can Be an Asset (Post, June 25, 2009)
 
State to Monitor Air Pollution From Old Plants: Program Could Become National Model, Environmentalist Says (Post, June 24, 2009)
 
Va. Official's Ouster Over Big Contract Investigated (Post, June 23, 2009)
 
O'Malley Puts the Brakes on Clemency in Md.: Governor Prepares to Clear 7, His First Such Cases, and Remains Far Behind Ehrlich's Pace (Post, June 21, 2009)
 
Va. Is Last State to Request Stimulus Funds for Roads (Post, June 17, 2009)
 
Cigarette Ban Being Implemented in Va. State Prisons: System Aims to Be Tobacco-Free by February 2010, Following a National Trend in Corrections (Post, June 16, 2009)
 
More Campaign News
Campaign Journal

Webb Isn't Fitting the Challenger Mold (Post, July 23, 2006, Page C01)

Analysis: Webb Will Try To Turn Past GOP Loyalty Into Advantage (Post, June 14, 2006, Page A01)
Virginia Politics Notebook
Virginia Notebook: $2.2 Billion State Computer Contract Upgraded to Election-Year Headache (Post, July 9, 2009)

Virginia Notebook: Another Governor's Travels Add to Pressure on Kaine (Post, July 2, 2009)

Virginia Notebook: In Virginia, a Lack of Flash Can Be an Asset (Post, June 25, 2009)

Virginia Notebook: With Democratic Voters Choosing Deeds, a Few Answers (Post, June 18, 2009)

The Proof of Political Wisdom Is in the Results of the Election (Post, June 11, 2009)
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