Virginia GOP Gubernatorial Primary Heats Up as Earle-Sears Faces New Challenges

State Sen. Amanda Chase and former Del. Dave LaRock enter the race, presenting pro-Trump alternatives to Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears.

Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, previously seen as the GOP front-runner, now faces primary challenges from Amanda Chase and Dave LaRock.
Amanda Chase, branding herself as 'Trump in Heels,' emphasizes her alignment with former President Donald Trump in her campaign messaging.
Dave LaRock, a former delegate, is proposing policies like eliminating Virginia's car tax and creating a state-level Department of Government Efficiency modeled on Trump and Elon Musk's federal proposal.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has publicly endorsed Earle-Sears, praising her leadership and partnership during his administration.
Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger is the leading Democratic candidate, currently polling ahead of Earle-Sears in a recent survey.