A governor is similar to a president, but only for the state. Virginia's Gubernatorial elections are always one year after presidential elections. We always change governors because governors can never stay for two terms in a row.
The Democrat running is Ralph Northam. The Republican is Ed Gillespie.
Clifford Hyra is the Libertarian candidate. The Libertarian party is the third largest political party in the USA, but it is very, very small in comparison to Republican and Democrat.
The governor can call special sessions of Virginia's legislature. The governor can veto -- say NO -- to any laws he doesn't like. If the governor vetoes a law, it may still become law if two-thirds of the legislature vote for it again. Governors can also cancel punishments for people, including the death penalty. Governors suggest things for the legislature to talk about.
Virginia also votes for local representatives. Current Map of Voting Districts
Websites and Information about all the candidates in Virginia
We will also vote on whether Fairfax County Public Schools can borrow about $315 million to build new buildings and improve old ones.
Political Terms We Talked About Today
Do you vote for the local government in your country? Does the local government have a lot of power in your country?
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