Changes

Incumbent Democrat [[Tim Kaine]] is not seeking a second term because the Virginia constitution does not allow a governor to succeed himself (they are the only state in the nation to have such a provision). The Republican nominee is former State Attorney General [[Bob McDonnell]] while Democrats have nominated State Senator [[Creigh Deeds]]. McDonnell maintains a steady 9-point lead over Deeds in the polls. For a summary of the latest polls see [http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2009/governor/va/virginia_governor_mcdonnell_vs_deeds-1055.html Real Clear Politics]

Incumbent Democrat [[Tim Kaine]] is not seeking a second term because the Virginia constitution does not allow a governor to succeed himself (they are the only state in the nation to have such a provision). The Republican nominee is former State Attorney General [[Bob McDonnell]] while Democrats have nominated State Senator [[Creigh Deeds]]. McDonnell maintains a steady 9-point lead over Deeds in the polls. For a summary of the latest polls see [http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2009/governor/va/virginia_governor_mcdonnell_vs_deeds-1055.html Real Clear Politics]

Although Obama was the first Democrat to win Virginia's 15 electoral votes since 1964, his approval ratings in the state have dropped below 50% since taking office, and McDonnell has continued to tie Creigh Deeds to federal legislation such as [[Card Check]] and the public option in [[health care]].

Although Obama was the first Democrat to win Virginia's 15 electoral votes since 1964, his approval ratings in the state have dropped below 50% since taking office <ref>http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/PPP_Release_VA_10221.pdf</ref>, and McDonnell has continued to tie Creigh Deeds to federal legislation such as [[Card Check]] and the public option in [[health care]].

===2010===

===2010===