RICHMOND, Va. — Four out of the seven Republicans running for governor in Virginia met Sunday in their first debate.
The candidates covered topics ranging from education to law enforcement to the economy.
Each promised to turn back liberal Democratic policies and end a GOP losing streak.
The event was sponsored by the Virginia Faith and Freedom Coalition and The Family Foundation of Virginia less than two weeks before the state party’s nominating convention on May 8.
The candidates who participated were: Kirk Cox, a member of the House of Delegates and former House speaker; Glenn Youngkin, the former co-chief executive of The Carlyle Group; Peter Doran, a former think tank executive; and Sergio de la Peña, a retired Army colonel.
The first day of in-person absentee voting, also called early voting, for the June 8 primary elections begins on Friday. April 23, 2021 in Virginia. The last day of in-person absentee voting at your local registrar’s office is Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 5 p.m.
The deadline to register to vote, or update an existing registration is Monday, May 17, 2021.
The deadline to request an absentee ballot to be mailed to you is Friday, May 28, 2021. Your request must be received by your local registrar by 5 p.m.
If you plan on voting on Primary Day -- which is June 8, 2021 -- the polls will be open 6 a.m. - 7 p.m.
How to vote on Primary Day, June 8
