- Virginia sheriffs oversee local jails, provide courthouse security, serve legal documents, and transport inmates.  
- Sheriffs are elected to four-year terms in odd-numbered years with no term limits. Elections are partisan. 

The chief law enforcement officer for your county or city.

Richmond

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Public Safety

Criminal Justice

Jail Management

Sheriff

- The board of supervisors collaborates to establish and carry out county policies, including setting local tax rates, approving land use plans, and managing the county budget.  
- Board members are responsible for appointing county officials and overseeing key areas such as education, public safety, environmental regulations, business policies, and transportation systems.  
- Each supervisor typically represents a specific district within the county.  
- In Virginia, most supervisors are elected in partisan races during odd-numbered years and serve four-year terms.

Passes laws and regulations for your county.

Western

Small Businesses

Taxes

Economy

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

Public Services

Energy & the Environment

County Supervisor

- The lieutenant governor is the second-highest executive officer in the state. They are next in line to become governor if the governor cannot serve.  
- One of their main duties is to preside over the Virginia Senate and cast tie-breaking votes.  
- They do not have many day-to-day responsibilities unless assigned special tasks by the governor.  
- The lieutenant governor is elected statewide and serves a four-year term. There are no term limits.
- The lieutenant governor's salary is about $36,000 per year, as it is considered a part-time position.

Virginia's second-highest executive officer.

Jobs & Opportunity

Healthcare Costs

Education

Healthcare

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Voting & Elections

Lieutenant Governor

- The attorney general is the chief legal officer of the state. They represent the Commonwealth of Virginia in legal matters and provide legal advice to the government.  
- The attorney general defends state laws in court. They may also bring lawsuits on behalf of Virginians, such as against large corporations or the federal government.  
- They are elected statewide and serve a four-year term. There are no term limits for this office.  
- As of 2025, the attorney general earns $150,000 per year.

Environment

Civil Rights

Consumer Protection

Legal Experience

Public Health

Attorney General

- The Virginia General Assembly, made up of the House of Delegates and the State Senate, is responsible for creating state laws.  
- Your state delegate serves your local district in the Virginia House of Delegates, advocating for your community's needs and interests.  
- Delegates have the power to write, sponsor, and vote on proposed legislation, including all bills related to the state budget, which begin in the House of Delegates.  
- The House of Delegates consists of 100 members, each elected to represent one district.  
- Delegates serve two-year terms and receive an annual salary of $17,640.

2025 Virginia candidates

Richmond Sheriff, Democratic Primary

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Tazewell County Supervisor, Western District, Republican Primary

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Virginia Lieutenant Governor, Democratic Primary

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Virginia Attorney General, Democratic Primary

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Virginia State Delegate, District 1, Democratic Primary

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Virginia State Delegate, District 40, Democratic Primary

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Virginia State Delegate, District 49, Democratic Primary

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Virginia State Delegate, District 57, Democratic Primary

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Virginia State Delegate, District 72, Democratic Primary

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Virginia State Delegate, District 73, Democratic Primary

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