The Democratic National Committee announced it is unloading $1.5 million into its Virginia operation Tuesday. Virginia will hold several statewide elections in 2025, including a gubernatorial race and for seats in the House of Delegates.

Virginia Democrats have a broad fundraising lead over Republicans in closely watched off-year elections, with national money flowing in.

Former Virginia Rep. Abigail Spanberger’s (D) gubernatorial campaign said it raised $10.2 million in the second quarter of 2025. The haul is the highest amount ever raised by a statewide candidate

News 3 interviewed both of the nominees in Virginia's governor's race: Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrat Abigail Spanberger.

Republican Ian Lovejoy faces Democrat Elizabeth Guzman for the Virginia House. Their race reflects broader political sentiments nationwide.

The Democratic National Committee announced an initial $1.5 million investment in Virginia on Tuesday in an effort to help candidates up and down the ballot in November’s off-year elections.