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2021 election for Virginia Lieutenant Governor
Lieutenant Governor · Virginia
Winsome Earle Sears (R) won with 50.7% of the vote, defeating Hala Sophia Ayala (D) by 1.5 points, a seat Democrats won last time.
Winsome Earle SearsRepublican · winner
50.7%1,658,332
Hala Sophia AyalaDemocrat
49.2%1,608,030
3,270,169 votes
Source: Virginia Department of ElectionsUpdated Oct 8, 2026, 6:11 AM ET
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Source: Virginia Department of ElectionsUpdated Oct 8, 2026, 6:11 AM ET