Lieutenant Governor seat · statewide
Virginia Lieutenant Governor
2 elections since 2017: Democrats won 1, Republicans 1.
Last elected 2021: Winsome Earle Sears (R)
2021 election
Nov 2, 2021 · changed party- Winsome Earle Sears (R) · won50.7%
- Hala Sophia Ayala (D)49.2%
Source: Virginia Department of ElectionsUpdated Oct 8, 2026, 6:11 AM ET
Every election for this seat
2 races since 2017; the seat changed party 1 time.
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Won by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Winsome Earle Sears (R)Flip | Hala Sophia Ayala (D) | 1.5 |
| 2017 | Justin Edward Fairfax (D) | Jill Holtzman Vogel (R) | 5.5 |
Won by: the winner's lead over the runner-up, in points of the vote. Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)