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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, Page A13)
 
Democrats Win Key N.Va. Races: Republicans' Hold On 60 Seats Unclear In Early Returns (Post, November 9, 2005, Page A14)
 
In Northern Virginia: In the Suburbs, Backlash Against Republicans Hits Hard (Post, November 9, 2005, Page A14)
 
Alexandria Detective Is City's New Sheriff: Fairfax, Loudoun Voters Say Yes to School Financing (Post, November 9, 2005, Page A15)
 
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, Page B01)
 
Warner vs. Gilmore and a Pocketful of Blogs (Post, July 24, 2008, Page LZ04)
 
Paying Homage to Desegregation's Pioneers: Monument Honoring 18 Unveiled Outside Capitol (Post, July 22, 2008, Page B02)
 
Virginia Ceases Spending, Hiring: Administration Says Sales Tax Revenue Slowing (Post, July 18, 2008, Page B01)
 
Obama Adds 20 Va. Offices In a Big Push To Win State (Post, July 17, 2008, Page A01)
 
On State's Election Map, Some Areas Are Purple Question Marks (Post, July 17, 2008, Page VA04)
 
Prospect of Drilling Roils Political Waters (Post, July 15, 2008, Page B01)
 
Hope for The Best, Expect The Worst: N.Va. Transportation Nightmare Continues (Post, July 12, 2008, Page B01)
 
Woe to GOP for Transportation Stalemate, Kaine Says (Post, July 11, 2008, Page B01)
 
Virginia Executes Convicted Killer: Man Murdered Elderly Neighbor (Post, July 11, 2008, Page B05)
 
Obama Brings Economic Message to N.Va.: McCain Campaign Active in State, Too (Post, July 11, 2008, Page B06)
 
Partisan Bickering Stalls Va. Roads Bill (Post, July 10, 2008, Page B01)
 
Va. Tries Again To Fund Roads: Difficulty Reflects Regional Split (Post, July 9, 2008, Page B01)
 
Regional Tax Idea A Flop In N.Va.: Officials Call GOP's Road-Funding Plan Weak, Burdensome (Post, July 8, 2008, Page B01)
 
POLITICS: Webb Withdraws as Possible Vice President Pick for Obama (Post, July 8, 2008, Page B05)
 
Cause for Crime and Cutbacks: Police, Agencies Modify Budgets To Keep Pace With Gas Prices (Post, July 6, 2008, Page C01)
 
Foundations of a Founding Father: Intrepid Researchers Uncover Artifacts From George Washington's Childhood Home (Post, July 3, 2008, Page B01)
 
Toll Road Firm Made Illegal Contributions: Transurban Gave $172,000 To 90 Campaigns in 3 Years (Post, July 3, 2008, Page B05)
 
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
Warner vs. Gilmore and a Pocketful of Blogs (Post, July 24, 2008; Page LZ04)

On State's Election Map, Some Areas Are Purple Question Marks (Post, July 17, 2008; Page VA04)

Senate Candidates Prep for First Debate (Post, July 10, 2008; Page PW04)

With the Special Session Stalled, Democrats Are Stuck (Post, July 3, 2008; Page PW04)

State GOP Chief Might Bid to Keep 52nd District (Post, June 26, 2008; Page VA04)
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