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Campaign 2009
Statewide offices
See also: News coverage of the 2009 campaigns for statewide office.

Elect a Republican Governor,
Lt. Governor and Attorney General!

Virginia's three statewide elected offices are up for election in 2009. Competitive races are expected for all three positions. Some Republicans have already announced, and others are frequently mentioned as potential candidates for the party nomination.

Below is a list of prospective GOP candidates for the three offices. We encourage you to get involved with the candidates of your choice and help elect Republican officeholders for Virginia in 2009.

NOTE: This listing is provided solely for informational purposes. The 8th District Republican Committee does not endorse any candidate prior to nomination. Information updated as of April 2008; names are presented for each office in alphabetical order. If you would like to suggest revisions to the list, please contact us at

For Governor:

NOTE: This is an open seat. Incumbent Tim Kaine (D) is not eligible to seek re-election.
photo Bob McDonnell (expected to announce)

For Lieutenant Governor:

photo Bill Bolling (announced for re-election in March 2008)

For Attorney General:

NOTE: This will likely be an open seat. Incumbent Bob McDonnell (R) is expected to run for Governor.
photo John Brownlee (not announced)
photo Ken Cuccinelli (announced in Mar. 2008)
photo Dave Foster (not announced)
  • Positions held: Member, Arlington School Board (1999-2007)
  • From: Arlington County
  • Links: Law firm
photo Terry Kilgore (not announced)
  • Positions held: Member, House of Delegates (1994-present)
  • From: Scott County
  • Links: House site
photo Ryan McDougle (not announced)
Not running for statewide office in 2009:
photo George Allen (withdrew from consideration for Gov. in Jan. 2008)
  • Positions held: U.S. Senator (2001-07); Governor (1994-98); U.S. Representative (1991-93); Member, House of Delegates (1982-91)
  • Links: Profile, www.GeorgeAllen.com
photo Rob Bell (withdrew from consideration for Atty. Gen. in April 2008)
  • Positions held: Member, House of Delegates (2002-present)
  • From: Albemarle County
  • Links: House site
photo Paul Harris (withdrew from consideration for Atty. Gen. in May 2008)
  • Positions held: Member, House of Delegates (1998-2001), Dep. Assoc. U.S. Atty. Gen. (2001-03)
  • From: Albemarle County
  • Links: House of Delegates
photo Mark Obenshain (withdrew from consideration for Atty. Gen. in April 2008)
photo Jay O'Brien (announced for Lt. Gov. in Feb. 2008; withdrew in March 2008)
  • Positions held: State Senator (2003-2007); Member, House of Delegates (1994-2002)
  • From: Fairfax County
  • Links: Profile, www.JayOBrien.org
photo Chris Saxman (withdrew from consideration for Lt. Gov. in Dec. 2007)
photo Corey Stewart (announced for Lt. Gov. in Feb. 2008; withdrew in March 2008)
  • Positions held: Chairman, Board of Supervisors (2006-present); County Supervisor (2004-06)
  • From: Prince Wiliam County
  • Links: www.CoreyStewart.com, County site

NOMINATION:
The GOP nominees for statewide office will be selected either by a Republican State Convention in May/June 2009. The decision on the method of nomination was made by the Republican State Central Committee in March 2008.

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