2013 Virginia gubernatorial election

none related races 2013 United States gubernatorial elections January 2025 January 2016 2013 Virginia gubernatorial election Virginia presidential no 2009 Virginia gubernatorial election 2009 43.0% 2.6 http://elections.virginia.gov/resultsreports/registration-statistics/registrationturnout-statistics/ Registration/Turnout Statistics The Commonwealth of Virginia Virginia Department of Elections 2016 July 25, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160816110827/http://elections.virginia.gov/resultsreports/registration-statistics/registrationturnout-statistics/ August 16, 2016 dead 2017 Virginia gubernatorial election 2017 November 5, 2013 TerryMcAuliffeApril2013.png 150x150px Terry McAuliffe Democratic Party (United States) 1,069,789 47.74% Ken Cuccinelli by Gage Skidmore cropped.jpg Ken Cuccinelli Republican Party (United States) 1,013,354 45.22% File:Robert Sarvis (cropped).jpg Robert Sarvis Libertarian Party (United States) 146,084 6.52% 300px County and independent city results 300px Congressional district results 300px Precinct results 1 McAuliffe: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90%Cuccinelli: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90% #A80000 >90%Tie: #d2b1d9 40–50% #808080 No votes Governor Bob McDonnell Republican Party (United States) Terry McAuliffe Democratic Party (United States) The 2013 Virginia gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 2013, to elect the next governor of Virginia. The election was held concurrently with other elections for Virginia's statewide offices, the House of Delegates, and other United States offices. Incumbent Republican governor Bob McDonnell was ineligible to run for re-election, as the Constitution of Virginia prohibits its governors from serving consecutive terms. This was the fifth consecutive election in which the Republican nominee was an attorney general of Virginia. Three candidates appeared on the ballot for governor: Republican Ken Cuccinelli, the attorney general of Virginia; Democrat Terry McAuliffe, a businessman and the former chairman of the Democratic National Committee; and Libertarian Robert Sarvis, a lawyer and businessman. Virginia State Board of Elections Official List of Statewide Office Candidates http://www.sbe.virginia.gov/Files/Cast%20Your%20Ballot/Candidate%20List/Official%20List%20of%2011_5_13%20Statewide%20Office%20Candidates.pdf August 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130813124505/http://www.sbe.virginia.gov/Files/Cast%20Your%20Ballot/Candidate%20List/Official%20List%20of%2011_5_13%20Statewide%20Office%20Candidates.pdf August 13, 2013 dead mdy-all McAuliffe won the election and was sworn in as governor on January 11, 2014.Meola Olympia McAuliffe edges Cuccinelli to win governor's race http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/election/mcauliffe-edges-cuccinelli-to-win-governor-s-race/article_c24dd54a-4663-11e3-a1d7-0019bb30f31a.html November 6, 2013 Richmond Times Dispatch November 6, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20190220122531/http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/election/mcauliffe-edges-cuccinelli-to-win-governor-s-race/article_c24dd54a-4663-11e3-a1d7-0019bb30f31a.html February 20, 2019 live This was the only Virginia gubernatorial election since 1965 in which no candidate won an outright majority of the vote.Will Virginia elect its first Governor in nearly 50 years with less than 50% of the vote? https://web.archive.org/web/20131016052849/http://cnu.edu/cpp/pdf/oct%2015%202013%20report.pdf October 16, 2013 This was the first gubernatorial election in which the independent city of Bedford became incorporated into Bedford County.https://newsadvance.com/news/local/bedford-reversion-to-town-becomes-official-today/article_5dcbc886-e1e9-11e2-a412-001a4bcf6878.html Bedford reversion to town becomes official today July 2013 As of 2026, this remains the only gubernatorial election since 1973 in which the elected governor belonged to the same party as the incumbent U.S. president."McDonnell wins Virginia governor's race" https://web.archive.org/web/20121109014627/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/03/AR2009110300371.html?hpid=bigstory November 9, 2012 , The Washington Post, November 3, 2009 Candidates Republican Party 2013 Republican Party of Virginia convention Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling, elected to the post in 2005, made a deal with McDonnell whereby Bolling would run for re-election as lieutenant governor in 2009, enabling McDonnell to run for governor without a primary, in exchange for McDonnell's support in 2013. After the 2009 election, Bolling made no secret of his intention to run for governor in 2013, while Attorney General of Virginia Ken Cuccinelli openly stated that he was considering three options: a run for re-election as attorney general in 2013, running for the U.S. Senate in 2014, and running for governor in 2013.Cuccinelli says he may challenge Warner for U.S. Senate in 2014 Aita Kumar https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/cuccinelli-says-he-may-challenge-warner-for-us-senate-in-2014/2011/08/14/gIQAv0J1IJ_blog.html The Washington Post August 16, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120108115346/https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/cuccinelli-says-he-may-challenge-warner-for-us-senate-in-2014/2011/08/14/gIQAv0J1IJ_blog.html January 8, 2012 live Cuccinelli announced to colleagues on December 1, 2011, that he was indeed running for governor.Cuccinelli: 'I have decided to run for governor' David Catanese https://www.politico.com/blogs/david-catanese/2011/12/cuccinelli-i-have-decided-to-run-for-governor-041209 Politico December 1, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120104205610/http://www.politico.com/blogs/davidcatanese/1211/Cuccinelli_I_have_decided_to_run_for_governor.html January 4, 2012 live Bolling responded on the same day that he was disappointed that Cuccinelli decided to challenge him.Kumar Anita https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/ken-cuccinelli-announces-he-will-run-for-va-governor-in-2013/2011/12/01/gIQAH2kjHO_blog.html Ken Cuccinelli announces he will run for Va. governor in 2013 The Washington Post December 1, 2011 December 3, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120529094113/https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/ken-cuccinelli-announces-he-will-run-for-va-governor-in-2013/2011/12/01/gIQAH2kjHO_blog.html May 29, 2012 live Bolling, who was polling poorly against Cuccinelli, withdrew from the race on November 28, 2012. He cited the Republican Party's decision to move to a nominating convention rather than hold a primary. He ruled out running for another term as lieutenant governor and refused to endorse Cuccinelli.Michael Sluss http://blogs.roanoke.com/politics/2012/11/28/could-bolling-run-for-governor-as-an-independent/ Could Bolling run for governor as an independent? The Roanoke Times November 28, 2012 December 3, 2012 December 3, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121203105012/http://blogs.roanoke.com/politics/2012/11/28/could-bolling-run-for-governor-as-an-independent/ dead Bolling considered running as an independent, but decided against it.https://www.politico.com/story/2013/03/bill-bolling-virginia-governor-election-says-he-wont-make-independent-bid-88745.html Bill Bolling rejects run as independent in Virginia governor's race Politico March 12, 2013 March 27, 2013 Burns, Alexander Bolling also rejected the possibility of a write-in campaign. Delesline Nate Bolling: Race for governor could discourage moderate and independent voters The Daily Progress http://www.dailyprogress.com/news/bolling-race-for-governor-could-discourage-moderate-and-independent-voters/article_b9a82e76-094c-11e3-a8e8-001a4bcf6878.html August 19, 2013 August 28, 2013 Nominee Ken Cuccinelli, attorney general of Virginiahttps://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/cuccinelli-files-papers-for-gubernatorial-run/2012/03/22/gIQA3HLqTS_blog.html Cuccinelli files papers for gubernatorial run The Washington Post March 22, 2012 April 25, 2012 Kumar, Anita Cuccinelli became the de facto nominee after being the only candidate to file to run by the deadline, and was formally nominated at the state Republican convention on May 18, 2013.Associated Press http://www.wjla.com/articles/2013/05/ken-cuccinelli-set-for-gop-nomination-for-virginia-governor-88991.html Ken Cuccinelli nominated for governor by Virginia GOP WJLA ABC 7 May 18, 2013 July 27, 2013 December 9, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131209115945/http://www.wjla.com/articles/2013/05/ken-cuccinelli-set-for-gop-nomination-for-virginia-governor-88991.html dead Withdrew Bill Bolling, Lieutenant Governor of VirginiaLieutenant Governor Bolling to exit Va. gov race https://www.politico.com/story/2012/11/bill-bolling-to-exit-va-gov-race-084308 Politico November 27, 2012 Declined George Allen, former U.S. senator and former governorhttp://hamptonroads.com/2012/11/george-allen-rules-out-future-runs-political-office George Allen rules out future runs for political office November 13, 2012 November 28, 2012 The Virginian-Pilot Julian Walker Thomas M. Davis, former U.S. representativehttps://www.politico.com/story/2013/02/virginia-elites-seek-savior-for-governors-race-88054.html Business leaders seek savior in Virginia governor's race Politico February 25, 2013 March 27, 2013 Burns, Alexander Jeff McWaters, state senatorhttp://hamptonroads.com/2012/10/mcwaters-says-no-governor-run-undecided-lg McWaters says 'no' to governor run, undecided on LG October 2, 2012 October 21, 2012 The Virginian-Pilot Julian Walker October 10, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151010062209/http://hamptonroads.com/2012/10/mcwaters-says-no-governor-run-undecided-lg dead Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BillBolling KenCuccinelli UndecidedQuinnipiacQuinnipiac https://web.archive.org/web/20120606204332/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/virginia/release-detail?ReleaseID=1759 June 6, 2012 May 30 – June 4, 2012 549 ± 4.2% 15% 51% 31%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling April 26–29, 2012 400 ± 4.9% 23% 51% 22%Roanoke CollegeRoanoke College February 13–28, 2012 377 ± 5% 18% 37% 44%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling December 11–13, 2011 350 ± 5.2% 25% 44% 31%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling July 21–24, 2011 400 ± 4.9% 21% 45% 34% Democratic Party thumb|McAuliffe campaigning in May 2013 Nominee Terry McAuliffe, businessman and former chairman of the Democratic National Committee (campaign)McAuliffe emails: 'I plan on running for Governor of Virginia in 2013' https://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2012/11/mcauliffe-emails-i-plan-on-running-for-governor-of-virginia-in-2013-149081 Politico November 8, 2012 November 9, 2012 On April 2, 2013, the Democratic Party of Virginia certified that McAuliffe was the only candidate to file for the June primary and therefore the Democratic nominee. Walker Julian McAuliffe named Dem governor nominee, 4 others make ballot The Virginian-Pilot April 2, 2013 http://hamptonroads.com/2013/04/mcauliffe-named-dem-governor-nominee-4-others-make-ballot April 3, 2013 May 22, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130522200121/http://hamptonroads.com/2013/04/mcauliffe-named-dem-governor-nominee-4-others-make-ballot dead Declined Ward Armstrong, former minority leader of the Virginia House of Delegateshttp://voices.washingtonpost.com/virginiapolitics/2010/03/post_624.html https://web.archive.org/web/20130202113222/http://voices.washingtonpost.com/virginiapolitics/2010/03/post_624.html dead February 2, 2013 House Minority Leader Armstrong looks to run statewide in 2013 March 5, 2010 October 22, 2013 The Washington Post Anita Kumarhttp://blogs.roanoke.com/politics/2012/12/03/former-del-ward-armstrong-wont-run-statewide-in-2013/ Former Del. Ward Armstrong won't run statewide in 2013 December 3, 2012 October 22, 2013 The Roanoke Times Michael Sluss November 4, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131104112417/http://blogs.roanoke.com/politics/2012/12/03/former-del-ward-armstrong-wont-run-statewide-in-2013/ dead Tom Perriello, former U.S. representativehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2012/12/05/tom-perriello-says-he-wont-run-for-va-governor/ Tom Perriello says he won't run for Va. governor December 5, 2012 January 3, 2018 The Washington Post Ben Pershing Chap Petersen, state senatorhttp://hamptonroads.com/2012/05/fairfax-sen-petersen-d-wont-run-governor-13 Fairfax Sen. Petersen (D) won't run for governor in '13 May 17, 2012 May 18, 2012 The Virginian-Pilot Julian Walker Mark Warner, U.S. senator and former governorhttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-politics-warner-idUSBRE8AJ1I120121120 Senator Mark Warner says won't run for Virginia governor Reuters November 20, 2012 December 3, 2012 Ian Simpson Libertarian Party Nominee Robert Sarvis, lawyer, entrepreneur and software developer Hinkle Bart Yes, Virginia, there is a Door No. 3 Richmond Times-Dispatch http://www.timesdispatch.com/opinion/our-opinion/columnists-blogs/bart-hinkle/hinkle-yes-virginia-there-is-a-door-no/article_0e3f712b-2036-508e-ba9b-18d59c6fe91d.html June 23, 2013 June 23, 2013 On April 21, 2013, the Libertarian Party of Virginia held a special convention Montoni Marc LPVA Calls Special Convention for April 21 Libertarian Party of Virginia http://lpva.com/ April 4, 2013 April 27, 2013 and nominated Sarvis as the party's official gubernatorial candidate. Lesiak Krzysztof Robert Sarvis Receives Libertarian Party of Virginia Nomination for Governor in 2013 Independent Political Report http://www.independentpoliticalreport.com/2013/04/robert-sarvis-receives-libertarian-party-of-virginia-nomination-for-governor-in-2013/ April 22, 2013 April 27, 2013 Sarvis' campaign submitted over 17,000 signatures to meet the Virginia State Board of Elections (SBE) requirement of 10,000 valid signatures. Winger Richard Rob Sarvis, Libertarian Candidate for Governor of Virginia, Submits 18,000 Signatures Ballot Access News http://www.ballot-access.org/rob-sarvis-libertarian-candidate-for-governor-of-virginia-submits-17000-signatures/ June 12, 2013 June 15, 2013 On June 26, 2013, the SBE confirmed to Sarvis' campaign that he would be listed on the ballot statewide during the elections this November. Libertarian Candidate Robert Sarvis Makes the Ballot in Virginia Governor's Race Charlottesville Newsplex http://www.newsplex.com/home/headlines/Libertarian-Candidate-Robert-Sarvis-Makes-the-Ballot-in-Virginia-Governors-Race-213228141.html June 26, 2013 June 26, 2013 June 29, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130629035927/http://www.newsplex.com/home/headlines/Libertarian-Candidate-Robert-Sarvis-Makes-the-Ballot-in-Virginia-Governors-Race-213228141.html dead This made Sarvis the fourth minor party gubernatorial nominee to get on the Virginia ballot in 40 years. Write-in candidates Declared John Parmele Jr., Navy retiree Parmele for Governor Parmele for governor independent http://www.parmeleforgovernor.com/1-home.html https://archive.today/20130827010725/http://www.parmeleforgovernor.com/1-home.html dead August 27, 2013 August 26, 2013 Parmele announced his campaign as a write-in candidate in August 2013. Parmele unsuccessfully ran for the Virginia Beach City Council six times. The Virginia Pilot Va. Beach's Parmele starts write-in campaign http://hamptonroads.com/2013/08/navy-retiree-seeks-writein-votes-va-governor August 20, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130822111719/http://hamptonroads.com/2013/08/navy-retiree-seeks-writein-votes-va-governor August 22, 2013 August 26, 2013 In 2005, he ran as an independent for the 82nd district of the Virginia House of Delegates and lost to incumbent Harry Purkey. The Virginia Pilot Candidate says blacks bring racism on selves http://www.tribalwar.com/forums/archive/t-404786.html October 26, 2005 August 26, 2013 October 2, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131002211949/http://www.tribalwar.com/forums/archive/t-404786.html dead Virginia State Board of Elections State House District 082 http://www.sbe.virginia.gov/ElectionResults/2005/nov2005/html/h_82.htm November 8, 2005 August 26, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131002224858/http://www.sbe.virginia.gov/ElectionResults/2005/nov2005/html/h_82.htm October 2, 2013 dead mdy-all Tareq Salahi, reality television personalityhttp://www.crashthevote.com/content/about About Tareq Salahi for Governor Crash The Vote: Tareq Salahi for Governor January 15, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130121111151/http://www.crashthevote.com/content/about January 21, 2013 dead mdy-all Salahi planned to seek the Republican nomination, but left the party to launch an independent bid.Haines Errin https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/va-politics/salahi-announces-independent-run-for-va-governor/2013/01/14/27370e0e-5e7a-11e2-a389-ee565c81c565_story.html Salahi announces independent run for Va. governor Virginia Politics January 14, 2013 January 15, 2013 However, he failed to submit the necessary signatures to the Virginia State Board of Elections by the June 11, 2013, deadline and did not appear on the ballot as an independent. He transitioned his run into a write-in campaign and said he would pursue a congressional seat if he didn't win the governorship. Pershing Ben Tareq Salahi shifts to write-in campaign for Va. governor, eyes U.S. House race The Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/va-politics/tareq-salahi-shifts-to-write-in-campaign-for-va-governor-eyes-us-house-race/2013/06/11/6e4675ee-d2a8-11e2-9f1a-1a7cdee20287_story.html https://web.archive.org/web/20130921054153/http://articles.washingtonpost.com/2013-06-11/local/39888715_1_tareq-salahi-michaele-salahi-neal-schon live September 21, 2013 June 11, 2013 June 11, 2013 Milligan Susan Tareq Salahi's Absurd Run for Virginia Governor U.S. News & World Report https://www.usnews.com/opinion/blogs/susan-milligan/2013/06/12/why-politics-shouldnt-work-like-american-idol June 12, 2013 June 15, 2013 Salahi also scheduled to have a film made documenting his campaign by Campbell Media Group, but the production company faced legal allegations. Stanton Emily White House Gate Crasher's Governor Run to Be Documentary U.S. News & World Report https://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/washington-whispers/2013/06/17/company-to-film-tareq-salahis-gubernatorial-campaign-faces-legal-problems June 17, 2013 August 2, 2013 Declined Bill Bolling, lieutenant governor of Virginia General election thumb|Campaign sign for Cuccinelli Debates and forums Cuccinelli challenged McAuliffe to a series of 15 debates around the state. https://www.dailypress.com/2013/05/30/cuccinelli-mcauliffe-spar-over-transparency-at-first-joint-appearance/ Cuccinelli, McAuliffe spar over transparency at first joint appearance May 30, 2013 May 31, 2013 September 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130927191816/http://articles.dailypress.com/2013-05-30/news/dp-nws-election-vpap-forum-cuccinelli-mcauliffe-20130530_1_ken-cuccinelli-terry-mcauliffe-tax-returns live McAuliffe refused, and called Cuccinelli's challenge "absurd" and a "gimmick".Ben Pershing https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/va-politics/in-joint-appearance-mcauliffe-cuccinelli-trade-jabs-over-debates-transparency/2013/05/30/757c59ea-c958-11e2-9245-773c0123c027_story.html In joint appearance, McAuliffe, Cuccinelli trade jabs over debates, transparency The Washington Post February 25, 2011 July 27, 2013 Cuccinelli responded, "McAuliffe's campaign might have dismissed the challenge, but it's clear that community leaders and Virginians share our desire to hold real debates across the Commonwealth."Whack Errin McAuliffe agrees to five debates in Virginia governor's race https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/va-politics/mcauliffe-agrees-to-five-debates-in-virginia-governors-race/2013/04/05/5170d644-9e2d-11e2-a2db-efc5298a95e1_story.html https://web.archive.org/web/20130726002224/http://articles.washingtonpost.com/2013-04-05/local/38303788_1_terry-mcauliffe-women-voters-debates live July 26, 2013 May 12, 2013 April 5, 2013 The Washington Post Both candidates agreed to participate in three debates: July 20, 2013, in Hot Springs, sponsored by the Virginia Bar Association; September 25, 2013, in McLean, sponsored by the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce and broadcast by NBC affiliates throughout Virginia;http://www.fairfaxchamber.org/news/2013/06/14/chamber-press-release/fairfax-chamber-nbc4-to-host-virginia-gubernatorial-debate-september-25-in-mclean/ Fairfax Chamber, NBC4 to Host Virginia Gubernatorial Debate September 25 in McLean Fairfaxchamber.org June 14, 2013 September 3, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130928111818/http://www.fairfaxchamber.org/news/2013/06/14/chamber-press-release/fairfax-chamber-nbc4-to-host-virginia-gubernatorial-debate-september-25-in-mclean/ September 28, 2013 dead mdy-all and a third debate on October 24, 2013, at Virginia Tech.http://hamptonroads.com/2013/07/cuccinelli-mcauliffe-agree-just-2-more-debates Cuccinelli, McAuliffe agree to just 2 more debates Hamptonroads.com July 24, 2013 September 3, 2013 Cuccinelli declined to appear at the League of Women Voters/AARP debate, calling it a "left-wing, stacked debate". Walker Julian Cuccinelli: League of Women Voters' debate a 'left wing' forum The Virginian-Pilot July 8, 2013 http://hamptonroads.com/2013/07/cuccinelli-league-women-voters-debate-left-wing-forum July 10, 2013 Cuccinelli accepted a debate invitation in Danville for a date in September or October; McAuliffe did not respond.http://www.newsadvance.com/go_dan_river/news/danville/article_cb87dd10-c85d-11e2-91d3-001a4bcf6878.html Cuccinelli accepts Danville debate; McAuliffe camp balks Newsadvance.com May 29, 2013 July 27, 2013 Sarvis was not invited to the debates or forums; some newspapers, including the Richmond Times Dispatch, The Roanoke Times, and The Daily Progress, called for his inclusion. Robert who? The Libertarian Party candidate governor should get a chance to debate The Roanoke Times http://www.roanoke.com/opinion/editorial/2085963-12/robert-who.html https://web.archive.org/web/20130809111929/http://roanoke.com/opinion/editorial/2085963-12/robert-who.html dead August 9, 2013 July 19, 2013 July 21, 2013 Three's company Richmond Times Dispatch http://www.timesdispatch.com/opinion/our-opinion/three-s-company/article_ce5b8803-145a-5de6-b45a-65705999ddd4.html July 24, 2013 July 26, 2013 Buchanan Bob Letter: Send a message to both major political parties The Free Lance-Star http://www.freelancestar.com/2013-07-19/articles/13341/letter-send-a-message-to-both-major-political-parties/ July 19, 2013 August 10, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130928000721/http://www.freelancestar.com/2013-07-19/articles/13341/letter-send-a-message-to-both-major-political-parties/ September 28, 2013 dead mdy-all First debate doesn't yield clear winner The Daily Progress http://www.dailyprogress.com/opinion/editorials/first-debate-doesn-t-yield-clear-winner/article_c5eb0f68-f5ed-11e2-a050-001a4bcf6878.html July 26, 2013 July 27, 2013 Barton Hinkle of the Richmond Times Dispatch called the current debate process "stacked" suggesting that debate organizers are activists trying to influence the outcome of the election for their own ideological purposes. Hinkle Barton Hinkle: The third-party Catch-22 Richmond Times Dispatch http://www.timesdispatch.com/opinion/our-opinion/hinkle-the-third-party-catch/article_5f12dddd-9aee-5ba4-a716-3e7c96ede0be.html August 15, 2013 August 15, 2013 Sarvis said he would "debate anybody anywhere under any conditions." Lewis Bob Libertarian looks to shake up Virginia governor's race The Roanoke Times http://www.roanoke.com/news/politics/2159519-12/libertarian-looks-to-shake-up-virginia-governors-race.html https://web.archive.org/web/20130819164715/http://www.roanoke.com/news/politics/2159519-12/libertarian-looks-to-shake-up-virginia-governors-race.html dead August 19, 2013 August 19, 2013 August 19, 2013 I'll debate anybody anywhere under any conditions McAuliffe and his campaign repeatedly declined to give a cost for his spending priorities, stating he would pay for them through unspecified government efficiency improvements, the Medicaid expansion, and federal money from Obamacare.Kenneth Cuccinelli says Terry McAuliffe's priorities would cost Virginia $14 billion https://web.archive.org/web/20131021223716/http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/oct/9/kenneth-cuccinelli-says-terry-mcauliffes-prioritie/ October 21, 2013 The Washington Times McAuliffe said tax increases would not be on the table to pay for policy proposals.Kunkle Fredrick Virginia governor's race: Where they stand on the issues https://apps.washingtonpost.com/g/page/local/virginia-governors-race-where-they-stand-on-the-issues/443/ The Washington Post October 15, 2013 November 7, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131107120907/http://apps.washingtonpost.com/g/page/local/virginia-governors-race-where-they-stand-on-the-issues/443/ dead Cuccinelli's 2013 campaign conducted an analysis that found McAuliffe's spending plan would cost at least $14 billion – including $12 billion in new spending – over a four-year term and would translate into a $1,700 tax hike on the average Virginia family.Cuccinelli puts $14 billion price tag on McAuliffe spending list https://web.archive.org/web/20160304064940/http://watchdog.org/110173/cuccinelli-puts-14-billion-price-tag-on-mcauliffe-spending-list/ March 4, 2016 Watchdog.orgCuccinelli claims McAuliffe to spend extra $12B https://archive.today/20131013182321/http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/cuccinelli-claims-mcauliffe-to-spend-extra-12b/-/20128466/22357508/-/148u1ej/-/index.html October 13, 2013 AP via WDBJ McAuliffe's campaign accused Cuccinelli's campaign of "fabricat[ing]" the numbers.Cuccinelli Claims McAuliffe to Spend Extra $1 Billion https://web.archive.org/web/20160201173050/http://washington.cbslocal.com/2013/10/09/cuccinelli-claims-mcauliffe-to-spend-extra-1-billion/ February 1, 2016 CBS DC Virginia Bar Association debate Cuccinelli and McAuliffe met in their first debate on Saturday, July 20, 2013, at the Omni Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, Virginia, for the Virginia Bar Association-sponsored debate. Both major party candidates attacked their opponent's record, and they debated one another on issues including transportation, federal healthcare, abortion, Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell, same-sex marriage, and other topics. Cella Matthew First Va. gubernatorial debate gets sharp and personal between Cuccinelli, McAuliffe The Washington Times http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/jul/20/sharp-personal-exchanges-mark-first-virginia-guber/ July 20, 2013 July 21, 2013 Nolan Jim McAuliffe, Cuccinelli exchange barbs Richmond Times Dispatch http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/mcauliffe-cuccinelli-exchange-barbs/article_87a518a8-f150-11e2-aced-001a4bcf6878.html July 20, 2013 July 21, 2013 Daily Press Cuccinelli, McAuliffe cast arguments in sharply personal terms in Va. gubernatorial debate https://www.dailypress.com/2013/07/20/cuccinelli-mcauliffe-cast-arguments-in-sharply-personal-terms-in-va-gubernatorial-debate/ July 20, 2013 July 21, 2013 July 22, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130722143320/http://articles.dailypress.com/2013-07-20/news/dp-nws-wire-governor-debate-20130720_1_attorney-general-ken-cuccinelli-terry-mcauliffe-virginia-governor live PBS' Judy Woodruff moderated the debate. Davis Chelyen Cuccinelli, McAuliffe bringing battle to stage Free Lance-Star http://news.fredericksburg.com/newsdesk/2013/07/18/cuccinelli-mcauliffe-bringing-battle-to-stage/ July 18, 2013 July 21, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130721071319/http://news.fredericksburg.com/newsdesk/2013/07/18/cuccinelli-mcauliffe-bringing-battle-to-stage/ July 21, 2013 dead mdy-all Libertarian Sarvis was not invited to join the debate, but he attended the event to greet voters. Mitchell Lynn Observations at the Homestead gubernatorial debate Virginia Politics on Demand http://vapolitics.us/2013/07/observations-at-the-homestead-gubernatorial-debate/ https://archive.today/20130810073125/http://vapolitics.us/2013/07/observations-at-the-homestead-gubernatorial-debate/ dead August 10, 2013 July 20, 2013 August 10, 2013 Virginia Farm Bureau forum Cuccinelli and McAuliffe discussed their plans for Virginia's largest industry, agriculture and forest products, on Friday, August 2, 2013, at Wytheville Community College in Wytheville, Virginia. The candidates also discussed topics including transportation and healthcare. The forum was hosted by the Farm Bureau's Young Farmers Committee. Libertarian Sarvis was not invited. Candidates for governor appear at Va. farm forum http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/latest-news-ap/candidates-for-governor-appear-at-va-farm-forum/article_a1fbc254-fbcf-11e2-a4c0-001a4bcf6878.html https://archive.today/20130810093832/http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/latest-news-ap/candidates-for-governor-appear-at-va-farm-forum/article_a1fbc254-fbcf-11e2-a4c0-001a4bcf6878.html dead August 10, 2013 Richmond Times Dispatch August 2, 2013 August 10, 2013 Va. gubernatorial candidates appear at Wytheville forum http://www.wvva.com/story/23028209/2013/08/02/candidates-for-gov-to-appear-at-va-farm-forum WVVA August 2, 2013 August 10, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130816040727/http://www.wvva.com/story/23028209/2013/08/02/candidates-for-gov-to-appear-at-va-farm-forum August 16, 2013 dead Tidewater Community College forum Cuccinelli and McAuliffe appeared Tuesday, August 6, 2013, at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott in Norfolk, Virginia at an event hosted by Tidewater Community College. Democrat McAuliffe argued that improving transportation would spur job creation, and he wanted to reform the Standards of Learning and Medicaid. Republican Cuccinelli focused on tax cuts as well as expanding opportunities for veterans and growing Virginia's ports. Va. Gubernatorial Candidates Appear in Norfolk http://www.wric.com/story/23058659/va-gubernatorial-candidates-to-appear-in-norfolk WRIC-TV August 6, 2013 August 10, 2013 September 21, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130921060108/http://www.wric.com/story/23058659/va-gubernatorial-candidates-to-appear-in-norfolk dead Va gubernatorial candidates spar over transportation, taxes during jobs summit in Norfolk https://articles.washingtonpost.com/2013-08-05/politics/41093939_1_ken-cuccinelli-jobs-summit-terry-mcauliffe https://archive.today/20130810093739/http://articles.washingtonpost.com/2013-08-05/politics/41093939_1_ken-cuccinelli-jobs-summit-terry-mcauliffe dead August 10, 2013 The Washington Post August 6, 2013 August 10, 2013 Libertarian Sarvis was not invited to the event, but a spokesman provided a statement about the libertarian candidate. West Rachel Candidates appear at jobs summit: Libertarian candidate not invited http://www.wavy.com/news/local/norfolk/candidates-appear-at-jobs-summit WAVY-TV August 6, 2013 August 10, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130926225817/http://www.wavy.com/news/local/norfolk/candidates-appear-at-jobs-summit September 26, 2013 dead mdy-all "Battleground Forum" Cuccinelli and McAuliffe took the stage again on August 9, 2013, at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas, Virginia, hosted by the chambers of commerce from Loudoun, Prince William, Reston and Fredericksburg. Both Cuccinelli and McAuliffe answered a series of questions from representatives from each of the chambers that hosted the forum, and both were called out by the event's moderator for dodging specific questions. The sharpest exchange was between McAuliffe and the forum moderator Derek McGinty, an anchor on WUSA. McAuliffe declined to take a position on the proposed Bi-County Parkway, a controversial project that would cut through Manassas National Battlefield Park to connect Prince William and Loudoun counties.Ben Pershing https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/mcauliffe-cuccinelli-pitch-to-northern-va-business-community/2013/08/09/22935408-010d-11e3-9a3e-916de805f65d_story.html McAuliffe, Cuccinelli attend joint forum for Northern Virginia business community The Washington Post February 25, 2011 September 25, 2013 Libertarian Sarvis attended the event but was not included as a candidate, Nadler Danielle Gubernatorial Candidates Jab And Dodge At Northern Virginia Forum Leesburg Today http://www.leesburgtoday.com/news/cuccinelli-fairs-better-in-candidate-forum/article_f75bcb98-0126-11e3-ae7a-0019bb2963f4.html https://archive.today/20130810064249/http://www.leesburgtoday.com/news/cuccinelli-fairs-better-in-candidate-forum/article_f75bcb98-0126-11e3-ae7a-0019bb2963f4.html dead August 10, 2013 August 9, 2013 August 10, 2013 Koma Alex McAuliffe, Cucinelli Grilled on Bi-County Parkway Patch Media http://manassas.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/mcauliffe-cucinelli-grilled-on-bicounty-parkway_fe1142d3 August 9, 2013 August 10, 2013 which led some political observers, such as the Franklin Center for Government and Public Integrity's project watchdog.org, to say that the number one thing missing from the forum was the invitation to include Sarvis. Watson Kathryn The VA gubernatorial debate that wasn't: Top 5 things missing watchdog.org http://watchdog.org/100385/the-va-gubernatorial-debate-that-wasnt-top-5-things-missing/ August 9, 2013 August 10, 2013 September 21, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130921055758/http://watchdog.org/100385/the-va-gubernatorial-debate-that-wasnt-top-5-things-missing/ dead Four days after moderating the Battleground Forum, WUSA-TV news anchor Derek McGinty said Sarvis should be part of the conversation. McGinty Derek Let's Be Real: Robert Sarvis, new blood in VA Governor's race? WUSA-TV http://www.wusa9.com/news/article/270560/386/Lets-Be-Real-VA-Governors-race-needs-new-blood August 13, 2013 August 15, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130921054228/http://www.wusa9.com/news/article/270560/386/Lets-Be-Real-VA-Governors-race-needs-new-blood September 21, 2013 dead Energy forum in Arlington The Consumer Energy Alliance, the National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA), the Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy, and the Virginia Manufacturers Association co-hosted a forum focused on energy with Cuccinelli and McAuliffe on August 29, 2013. Libertarian Sarvis was not invited to the forum. The event took place at the George Mason University School of Law campus in Arlington. Both Cuccinelli and McAuliffe launched broad attacks on one another. Cuccinelli pointed out McAuliffe's inconsistent stances on coal and offshore drilling (McAuliffe made anti-coal and anti-offshore drilling statements during his 2009 campaign but has attempted to take a more centrist position in 2013). Cuccinelli also pointed to the GreenTech scandal enveloping McAuliffe. McAuliffe offered few specifics on his own energy policy plans but attacked Cuccinelli for his lawsuit of a Virginia Tech professor and expert on global warming whom he investigated for fraud, and said Cuccinelli's views on social issues would drive away businesses. Consumer Energy Alliance Virginia Energy & Opportunity Forum http://consumerenergyalliance.org/act/virginia-energy-opportunity-forum/ Aug 2013 August 24, 2013 Consumer Energy Alliance Virginia Gubernatorial Candidates Agree to August 29 Energy Forum http://consumerenergyalliance.org/2013/08/virginia-gubernatorial-candidates-agree-to-august-29-energy-forum/ August 7, 2013 August 24, 2013 Rothstein Ethan McAuliffe, Cuccinelli to Appear at Energy Forum in Arlington ARLnow http://www.arlnow.com/2013/08/19/mcauliffe-cuccinelli-to-appear-in-energy-forum-in-arlington/ August 19, 2013 August 24, 2013 Kalter Lindsay Virginia governor candidates drop gloves in latest skirmish Politico https://www.politico.com/story/2013/08/virginia-governor-candidates-drop-gloves-in-latest-skirmish-96050.html August 29, 2013 August 29, 2013 Fairfax County debate The Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce and NBC4 hosted a debate between Cuccinelli and McAuliffe on September 25, 2013. NBC political journalist Chuck Todd moderated. The debate was held at the Capital One Bank headquarters in McLean, Virginia, and was aired live on NBC4 and NBC affiliates in Richmond, Charlottesville, Bristol and other Virginia cities. Virginia's Gubernatorial Candidates Will Debate on Business, Economy Sept. 25 http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/first-read-dmv/Virginias-Gubernatorial-Debate-Set-for-Sept-25-211536921.html WRC-TV June 14, 2013 August 10, 2013 Throughout the debate, both McAuliffe and Cuccinelli attacked their opponent's records and views. McAuliffe focused on Medicaid expansion, failed to answer a question about the price tag of his education plan, and was exposed for not knowing that a state constitutional amendment is required to reverse the state's constitutional ban on same-sex marriage. Cuccinelli focused on his experience in office, defended his social views, and dodged a question about which loopholes he would close. After the debate, the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce endorsed McAuliffe. Benton Nicholas Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce Endorses McAuliffe After Debate Falls Church News Press http://fcnp.com/2013/09/26/fairfax-county-chamber-of-commerce-endorses-mcauliffe-after-debate/ September 26, 2013 September 26, 2013 A spokesman said the debate would exclude Sarvis for "no other reason other than our tradition to provide a forum for the two major-party candidates." Hinkle Bart Richmond Times Dispatch One candidate is focused on issues http://www.timesdispatch.com/opinion/our-opinion/columnists-blogs/bart-hinkle/hinkle-one-candidate-is-focused-on-issues/article_2d6dc94b-683a-5175-ac8e-cf9955eaced8.html September 17, 2013 September 17, 2013 Sarvis attended the debate and his campaign debuted a television ad, which aired in Northern Virginia. Wise Scott Robert Sarvis debuts campaign ad during gubernatorial debate WTVR-TV http://wtvr.com/2013/09/25/robert-sarvis-campaign-ad/ September 25, 2013 September 26, 2013 Candidates for Va. Governor Clash in Prime-Time Debate CBS DC http://washington.cbslocal.com/2013/09/25/candidates-for-va-governor-face-prime-time-debate/ September 25, 2013 September 26, 2013 Cuccinelli, McAuliffe Face Off in Debate in Fairfax County WRC-TV http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Cuccinelli-McAuliffe-Face-Off-in-Debate-Fairfax-County-225195122.html September 25, 2013 September 26, 2013 The Sarvis ad caused Peter Galuszka of The Washington Post to say Sarvis "won" the debate. Galuszka Peter Sarvis wins the Virginia gubernatorial debate The Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/all-opinions-are-local/wp/2013/09/26/sarvis-wins-the-virginia-gubernatorial-debate/ September 26, 2013 September 28, 2013 Five days after the debate moderator Chuck Todd invited Sarvis onto his show, The Daily Rundown, and asked Sarvis questions from the debate. Third party candidate shakes up Va. race MSNBC http://video.msnbc.msn.com/daily-rundown/53145353 https://web.archive.org/web/20131001134400/http://video.msnbc.msn.com/daily-rundown/53145353 dead October 1, 2013 September 30, 2013 October 1, 2013 Complete video of debate, September 25, 2013 - C-SPAN Virginia Tech debate Virginia Tech and WDBJ sponsored a debate between McAuliffe and Cuccinelli on October 24, 2013. Prior to the debate, Cuccinelli agreed informally to participate, though his campaign asked questions about the rules, including to raise the threshold for a third-party candidate to participate, before formally agreeing. McAuliffe also agreed to the rules. Contorno Steve Ken Cuccinelli asks Virginia debate organizers to raise bar for third-party candidates Washington Examiner http://washingtonexaminer.com/ken-cuccinelli-asks-virginia-debate-organizers-to-raise-bar-for-third-party-candidates/article/2536513 September 27, 2013 September 28, 2013 Originally, the announced threshold for inclusion in the debate was ten percent in the polls. WSET-TV Libertarian Candidate for Gov. Makes Campaign Stop in Roanoke http://www.wset.com/story/23642275/libertarian-candidate-for-gov-makes-campaign-stop-in-roanoke October 8, 2013 October 16, 2013 Politico 3rd bid in governor's race could cost Cuccinelli https://www.politico.com/story/2013/10/virginia-governor-race-robert-sarvis-ken-cuccinelli-97591.html October 1, 2013 October 16, 2013 The Roanoke Times Robert Sarvis said to be attracting 10% of voters http://www.roanoke.com/news/politics/2279456-12/robert-sarvis-said-to-be-attracting-10-of.html October 6, 2013 October 16, 2013 October 16, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131016064607/http://www.roanoke.com/news/politics/2279456-12/robert-sarvis-said-to-be-attracting-10-of.html dead Later, it would be announced the threshold for inclusion in the debate was ten percent according to the RealClearPolitics average by the October 10 invitation deadline. On October 10, Sarvis was polling at 9% in the RealClearPolitics average, and WDBJ announced that Sarvis would not be included at the debate. Hohmann James Libertarian excluded from Va. gov debate Politico https://www.politico.com/story/2013/10/virginia-governor-debate-robert-sarvis-libertarian-98161.html October 10, 2013 October 11, 2013 Sarvis responded that the debate rules were "designed to exclude." Robert Sarvis Not Invited to Final Va Governor's Debate Charlottesville Newsplex http://www.newsplex.com/news/headlines/Libertarian-Rober-Sarvis-Not-Invited-to-WDBJ-Va-Governors-Forum-227320691.html?ref=691 October 10, 2013 October 11, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131013195629/http://www.newsplex.com/news/headlines/Libertarian-Rober-Sarvis-Not-Invited-to-WDBJ-Va-Governors-Forum-227320691.html?ref=691 October 13, 2013 dead mdy-all Dashiell Joe Sarvis reacts to decision excluding him from debate WDBJ http://www.wdbj7.com/libertarian-candidate-wont-be-included-in-final-virginia-governors-race-debate/-/20128238/22373622/-/8fp14e/-/index.html October 10, 2013 October 11, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131013122113/http://www.wdbj7.com/libertarian-candidate-wont-be-included-in-final-virginia-governors-race-debate/-/20128238/22373622/-/8fp14e/-/index.html October 13, 2013 dead mdy-all Complete video of debate, October 24, 2013 - C-SPAN Fundraising Campaign finance reports through November 28, 2013 Candidate Spent Votes Cost per vote Terry McAuliffe $38,003,836 1,069,789 $35.52 Ken Cuccinelli $20,942,496 1,013,354 $20.67 Robert Sarvis $213,781 146,084 $1.46 Source: Virginia Public Access Project http://www.vpap.org/governor Governor VPAP November 24, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131109040941/http://www.vpap.org/governor November 9, 2013 dead mdy-all http://www.vpap.org/committees/profile/home_financials/2577?end_year=2013&start_year=2010 Terry McAuliffe campaign finance VPAP July 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130930135821/http://www.vpap.org/committees/profile/home_financials/2577?end_year=2013&start_year=2010 September 30, 2013 dead mdy-all http://www.vpap.org/committees/profile/home_financials/3540?end_year=2013&start_year=2010 Ken Cuccinelli campaign finance VPAP July 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130930135815/http://www.vpap.org/committees/profile/home_financials/3540?end_year=2013&start_year=2010 September 30, 2013 dead mdy-all http://www.vpap.org/committees/profile/home_financials/3974?end_year=2013&start_year=2010 Robert Sarvis campaign finance VPAP July 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130930135810/http://www.vpap.org/committees/profile/home_financials/3974?end_year=2013&start_year=2010 September 30, 2013 dead mdy-all McAuliffe's funds included $5.7 million from the Democratic Governors Association PAC; $950,000 from the Virginia League of Conservation Voters; over $294,000 he donated to himself; $250,000 from Baltimore Orioles owner Peter Angelos; $120,000 from the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry; $100,005 from his father-in-law, Richard Swann; and $100,000 from Bill Clinton.http://www.vpap.org/committees/profile/money_in_donors/2577?end_year=2013&filter_schedule=A&start_year=2010 Itemized cash contributions reported by McAuliffe for Governor Vpap.org July 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131106105212/http://www.vpap.org/committees/profile/money_in_donors/2577?end_year=2013&filter_schedule=A&start_year=2010 November 6, 2013 dead mdy-all Cuccinelli's funds included $3.97 million from the Republican Governors Association PAC and $500,000 from the Republican Party of Virginia.http://www.vpap.org/committees/profile/money_in_donors/3540?end_year=2013&filter_schedule=A&start_year=2010 Itemized cash contributions reported by Cuccinelli for Governor – Ken Vpap.org July 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131019133626/http://www.vpap.org/committees/profile/money_in_donors/3540?end_year=2013&filter_schedule=A&start_year=2010 October 19, 2013 dead mdy-all McAuliffe received 34 contributions of $100,000 or more; Cuccinelli received six contributions of $100,000 or more. 72% of McAuliffe's campaign contributors were from Virginia, but in the first quarter of 2013, 78% of his total funds came from donors from outside Virginia.Barnes Fred http://washingtonexaminer.com/terry-mcauliffe-gets-78-of-campaign-cash-from-outside-virginia/article/2527992 Terry McAuliffe gets 78% of campaign cash from outside Virginia Washingtonexaminer.com July 27, 2013 33% of Cuccinelli's funds in the first quarter of 2013 came from donors outside Virginia. Through the first quarter of 2013 ending on March 31, 2013, McAuliffe had raised $6.7 million, and Cuccinelli had raised $4.4 million.http://www.vpap.org/offices/profile/2 VPAP Governor 2013 summary Vpap.org July 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130726175807/http://www.vpap.org/offices/profile/2 July 26, 2013 dead mdy-all In the second quarter of 2013, McAuliffe raised $2.2 million, Cuccinelli raised $1.1 million, and Sarvis raised approximately $2,500. Terry McAuliffe's top five donors are from outside Virginia. Three of Ken Cuccinelli's top five donors are from out-of-state. From July 1, 2013, through August 31, 2013, McAuliffe raised $7,355,246; and Cuccinelli raised $5,688,222.http://www.vpap.org/updates/show/1309 Update: September Filing Reports - LIVE Vpap.org September 16, 2013 September 25, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130927150958/http://www.vpap.org/updates/show/1309 September 27, 2013 dead mdy-all Over that period, McAuliffe received 2,010 contributions of more than $100, and 5,476 contributions of $100 or less;http://www.vpap.org/committees/profile/home/2577 09/15/2013 Campaign Finance Reports - McAuliffe Vpap.org August 31, 2013 September 25, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130927151313/http://www.vpap.org/committees/profile/home/2577 September 27, 2013 dead mdy-all while Cuccinelli received 3,193 contributions of more than $100, and 7,075 contributions of $100 or less.http://www.vpap.org/committees/profile/home/3540 09/15/2013 Campaign Finance Reports - Cuccinelli Vpap.org August 31, 2013 September 25, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130927151305/http://www.vpap.org/committees/profile/home/3540 September 27, 2013 dead mdy-all During the same period, McAuliffe's biggest donations included the DGA ($2.7 million); the Virginia League of Conservation Voters ($900,000); the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees ($100,000); Laborers' International Union of North America Education Fund ($100,000); and the United Food and Commercial Workers Active Ballot Club Education Fund ($100,000).http://www.vpap.org/committees/profile/money_in_raw/2577?filter_schedule=A Donations Reported by McAuliffe for Governor - Terry Filing period 07/01/2013 through 08/31/2013 Vpap.org September 25, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130927150946/http://www.vpap.org/committees/profile/money_in_raw/2577?filter_schedule=A September 27, 2013 dead mdy-all Cuccinelli's biggest donations included several energy companies and private individuals; his largest contribution over the period was $30,000.http://www.vpap.org/committees/profile/money_in_raw/3540?filter_schedule=A Donations Reported by Cuccinelli for Governor - Ken Filing period 07/01/2013 through 08/31/2013 Vpap.org September 25, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130927150951/http://www.vpap.org/committees/profile/money_in_raw/3540?filter_schedule=A September 27, 2013 dead mdy-all As of August 31, 2013, McAuliffe's campaign has $5,010,223 cash on hand, and Cuccinelli's campaign has $2,234,369 cash on hand. Spending by outside groups Tom Steyer's PAC NextGen Climate Action, Michael Bloomberg's PAC Independence USA, the National Education Association and the Planned Parenthood Action Fund purchased a combined total of over $4.3 million worth of airtime for television ads supporting McAuliffe or opposing Cuccinelli.Michael Bloomberg to buy big for Terry McAuliffe Politico Americans for Prosperity, Citizens United, the Virginia Principles Fund PAC, NRA Political Victory Fund, the Ending Spending Fund, and the Fight for Tomorrow PAC purchased a combined total of just over $2 million worth of airtime for television ads supporting Cuccinelli or opposing McAuliffe.http://www.vpap.org/elections/outside_money/media_buys_top_buyers TV buys VPAP November 6, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131107210931/http://www.vpap.org/elections/outside_money/media_buys_top_buyers November 7, 2013 dead mdy-all Purple PAC, a Libertarian-leaning super PAC, spent over $300,000 in television ads designed to boost the Sarvis campaign before election day. Outside group launches six-figure ad buy to boost Sarvis campaign for Va. governor The Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/outside-group-launches-six-figure-ad-buy-to-boost-sarvis-campaign-for-va-governor/2013/10/24/4218e532-3cdf-11e3-a94f-b58017bfee6c_story.html October 24, 2013 October 25, 2013 Ben Pershing Endorsements Ken Cuccinelli Elected officials Jeb Bush, former governor of FloridaHenderson Jeff http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/marco-rubio-and-jeb-bush-face-many-rewards-little-risk-helping-out-ken-cuccinelli-virginia Marco Rubio and Jeb Bush could reap political benefits in Virginia Sunshine State News September 17, 2013 September 25, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130928014021/http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/marco-rubio-and-jeb-bush-face-many-rewards-little-risk-helping-out-ken-cuccinelli-virginia September 28, 2013 dead mdy-all Tichi Pinkney Eppes, Democratic member of the Richmond School BoardFredrick Kunkle https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/cuccinelli-unveils-new-ad-featuring-female-member-of-richmonds-school-board/2013/10/01/7866032e-2a9a-11e3-b139-029811dbb57f_story.html Cuccinelli unveils new ad featuring female member of Richmond's school board The Washington Post October 1, 2013 November 6, 2013 Bobby Jindal, governor of Louisiana and chairman of the Republican Governors Associationhttp://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/jindal-republicans-should-be-helping-cuccinelli-more-fighting-obamacare_750035.html https://web.archive.org/web/20130823110412/http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/jindal-republicans-should-be-helping-cuccinelli-more-fighting-obamacare_750035.html dead August 23, 2013 Jindal: Republicans Should Be Helping Cuccinelli More, Fighting Obamacare August 23, 2013 September 1, 2013 The Weekly Standard Michael Warren Bob McDonnell, governor of Virginia and former chairman of the Republican Governors Associationhttp://politics.blogs.timesdispatch.com/2012/12/06/mcdonnell-expresses-support-cuccinellis-2013-bid/ McDonnell expresses support for Cuccinelli's 2013 bid December 6, 2012 July 10, 2013 Richmond Times-Dispatch Olympia Meola https://web.archive.org/web/20130716012159/http://politics.blogs.timesdispatch.com/2012/12/06/mcdonnell-expresses-support-cuccinellis-2013-bid/ July 16, 2013 dead mdy-all Rand Paul, U.S. senator of Kentuckyhttp://www.timesdispatch.com/news/sen-rand-paul-endorses-cuccinelli-for-governor/article_50640475-4930-5f3f-962f-30009a19132f.html Sen. Rand Paul endorses Cuccinelli for governor September 14, 2012 July 10, 2013 Richmond Times-Dispatch Jeff E. Schapiro Ron Paul, former congressman from Texas and 2008 & 2012 presidential candidatehttps://www.politico.com/story/2013/10/ron-paul-endorses-ken-cuccinelli-virginia-governor-2013-elections-98208.html Ron Paul endorses Ken Cuccinelli for Virginia governor Politico.com October 11, 2013 November 6, 2013 Mitt Romney, former governor of Massachusetts and nominee for U.S. president in 2012http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/sep/25/mitt-romney-heads-virginia-private-fundraiser-ken-/ Mitt Romney heads to Virginia for private fundraiser for Ken Cuccinelli The Washington Times September 26, 2013 Marco Rubio, U.S. senator of Floridahttps://www.politico.com/story/2013/09/virginia-governor-race-2013-marco-rubio-ken-cuccinelli-96865.html Virginia governor race 2013: Marco Rubio stumps for Ken Cuccinelli - James Hohmann Politico.Com September 16, 2013 September 25, 2013Jim Nolan Richmond Times-Dispatch http://www.roanoke.com/news/politics/2231676-12/fla-sen-mark-rubio-backs-ken-cuccinelli.html Fla. Sen. Marco Rubio backs Ken Cuccinelli roanoke.com September 17, 2013 September 25, 2013 September 26, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130926213607/http://www.roanoke.com/news/politics/2231676-12/fla-sen-mark-rubio-backs-ken-cuccinelli.html dead Rick Santorum, former U.S. senator of Pennsylvania and candidate for U.S. president in 2012December 2020 Scott Walker, governor of WisconsinHaines Errin https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/va-politics/wisconsin-gov-scott-walker-to-headline-fundraiser-for-cuccinelli-next-month/2013/02/27/7b93fefa-8114-11e2-8074-b26a871b165a_story.html https://web.archive.org/web/20130303123857/http://articles.washingtonpost.com/2013-02-27/local/37324728_1_headline-fundraiser-scott-walker-ken-cuccinelli live March 3, 2013 Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker to headline fundraiser for Cuccinelli next month The Washington Post February 27, 2013 September 25, 2013 Others Mark Levin, talk radio hosthttp://www.cuccinelli.com/cuccinelli-levin-rally-sterling-crowd/ Cuccinelli, Levin Rally Sterling Crowd Cuccinelli.com September 17, 2013 September 25, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130927203633/http://www.cuccinelli.com/cuccinelli-levin-rally-sterling-crowd/ September 27, 2013 usurped mdy-all Dave "Mudcat" Saunders, Democratic strategistAndrew Cain Richmond Times-Dispatch http://www.roanoke.com/news/politics/2214479-12/democratic-strategist-dave-mudcat-saunders-backs-ken-cuccinelli.html Democratic strategist Dave 'Mudcat' Saunders backs Ken Cuccinelli roanoke.com September 10, 2013 September 25, 2013 September 26, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130926213604/http://www.roanoke.com/news/politics/2214479-12/democratic-strategist-dave-mudcat-saunders-backs-ken-cuccinelli.html dead Organizations Fraternal Order of PoliceElection endorsements Richmond Times-Dispatch National Federation of Independent Businesshttp://www.cuccinelli.com/cuccinelli-receives-nfib-endorsement/ Cuccinelli Receives NFIB Endorsement Cuccinelli.com February 22, 1999 September 25, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130927203640/http://www.cuccinelli.com/cuccinelli-receives-nfib-endorsement/ September 27, 2013 usurped mdy-all Northern Virginia Technology Councilhttp://www.cuccinelli.com/what-theyre-saying-about-the-nvtc-pac-endorsement/ What They're Saying About The NVTC PAC Endorsement Cuccinelli.com September 17, 2013 September 25, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130927203628/http://www.cuccinelli.com/what-theyre-saying-about-the-nvtc-pac-endorsement/ September 27, 2013 usurped mdy-all Susan B. Anthony Listhttp://www.sba-list.org/suzy-b-blog/sba-list-endorses-ken-cuccinelli-virginia SBA List Endorses Ken Cuccinelli in Virginia February 28, 2013 SBA-List July 27, 2013 Virginia Farm BureauCuccinelli wins Farm Bureau endorsement https://web.archive.org/web/20131016052111/http://blogs.roanoke.com/politics/2013/08/21/cuccinelli-wins-farm-bureau-endorsement/ October 16, 2013 The Roanoke Times Virginia Police Benevolent Association (PBA)http://www.timesnews.net/article/9066281/cuccinelli-receives-backing-of-va-police-organization Cuccinelli receives backing of Va. police organization Kingsport Times-News August 16, 2013 September 1, 2013 Newspapers Bluefield Daily TelegraphEndorsement: Republican Ken Cuccinelli, governor of Virginia http://webarchive.loc.gov/all/20131021145910/http://bdtonline.com/editorials/x703141848/Endorsement-Republican-Ken-Cuccinelli-governor-of-Virginia October 21, 2013 Bluefield Daily Telegraph, October 20, 2013 The Washington TimesEDITORIAL: Cuccinelli for governor https://web.archive.org/web/20131022114009/http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/oct/21/editorial-cuccinelli-for-governor/ October 22, 2013 The Washington Times October 21, 2013 Terry McAuliffe Current and former statewide politicians Gerry Connolly, U.S. representative for Virginia's 11th congressional district Linwood Holton, former Republican governor of Virginiahttp://terrymcauliffe.com/endorsements/linwood-holton/ Linwood Holton | Terry McAuliffe for Governor Terrymcauliffe.com July 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130928042954/http://terrymcauliffe.com/endorsements/linwood-holton/ September 28, 2013 dead mdy-all Tim Kaine, U.S. senator and former governor of Virginiahttp://terrymcauliffe.com/endorsements/sen-tim-kaine/ Sen. Tim Kaine | Terry McAuliffe for Governor Terrymcauliffe.com July 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131029193334/http://terrymcauliffe.com/endorsements/sen-tim-kaine/ October 29, 2013 dead mdy-all Bobby Scott, U.S. representative for Virginia's 3rd congressional districthttp://terrymcauliffe.com/group/elected-officials/ Elected Officials Terrymcauliffe.com October 26, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131029200718/http://terrymcauliffe.com/group/elected-officials/ October 29, 2013 dead mdy-all Mark Warner, U.S. senator and former governor of Virginiahttp://terrymcauliffe.com/endorsements/sen-mark-warner/ Sen. Mark Warner | Terry McAuliffe for Governor Terrymcauliffe.com July 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130928043048/http://terrymcauliffe.com/endorsements/sen-mark-warner/ September 28, 2013 dead mdy-all Douglas Wilder, former governor of Virginia Current and former state-level politicians Vince Callahan, former Republican member of the Virginia House of Delegates 1968–2008http://www.wjla.com/articles/2013/03/terry-mcauliffe-gets-three-gop-endorsements-86194.html Terry McAuliffe gets three GOP endorsements WJLA.com March 13, 2013 November 6, 2013 October 20, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131020160601/http://www.wjla.com/articles/2013/03/terry-mcauliffe-gets-three-gop-endorsements-86194.html dead John Chichester, former Republican member of the Virginia Senate 1978–2008http://action.terrymcauliffe.com/page/s/virginians-for-mcauliffe/ John Chichester | Terry McAuliffe for Governor Terrymcauliffe.com July 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130805132045/http://action.terrymcauliffe.com/page/s/virginians-for-mcauliffe August 5, 2013 dead Jim Dillard, former Republican member of the Virginia House of Delegates 1980–2005 Will Sessoms, mayor of Virginia BeachWalker Julian Va. Beach Mayor Sessoms to endorse McAuliffe for governor http://hamptonroads.com/2013/09/va-beach-mayor-sessoms-endorse-mcauliffe-governor The Virginian Pilot October 4, 2013 Katherine Waddell, independent former delegate, Virginia chair for Republican Majority for Choicehttp://terrymcauliffe.com/endorsements/katherine-waddell/ Katherine Waddell | Terry McAuliffe for Governor Terrymcauliffe.com July 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131020095531/http://terrymcauliffe.com/endorsements/katherine-waddell/ October 20, 2013 dead mdy-all National politicians Joe Biden, vice president of the United Stateshttps://www.politico.com/story/2013/10/joe-biden-terry-mcauliffe-virginia-99024.html Joe Biden to campaign for Terry McAuliffe - James Hohmann Politico.Com November 6, 2013 Anthony Brown, lieutenant governor of MarylandPershing Ben https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/va-politics/terry-mcauliffe-to-get-fundraising-help-from-martin-omalley-anthony-brown/2013/07/09/17f5a676-e8fe-11e2-a301-ea5a8116d211_story.html https://web.archive.org/web/20130928065658/http://articles.washingtonpost.com/2013-07-09/local/40477432_1_virginia-republicans-higher-taxes-jonnie-williams live September 28, 2013 Terry McAuliffe to get fundraising help from Martin O'Malley, Anthony Brown The Washington Post July 9, 2013 September 25, 2013 Bill Clinton, former president of the United StatesWoo Megan http://wtvr.com/2013/10/20/bill-clinton-endorses-terry-mcauliffe-for-governor/ Bill Clinton endorses Terry McAuliffe for governor wtvr October 20, 2013 October 26, 2013 Hillary Clinton, former United States secretary of state, former U.S. senator from New York and former First Lady of the United StatesThomas Ken https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/19/hillary-clinton-terry-mcauliffe_n_4129279.html Hillary Clinton Endorses Terry McAuliffe The Huffington Post October 19, 2013 October 26, 2013 Barack Obama, president of the United Stateshttps://www.politico.com/story/2013/10/barack-obama-campaign-for-terry-mcauliffe-virginia-2013-gubernatorial-elections-99002.html?hp=l14 President Obama to campaign for Terry McAuliffe - Alexander Burns Politico.Com November 6, 2013 Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United Stateshttp://terrymcauliffe.com/endorsements/michelle-obama/ Michelle Obama Terry McAuliffe October 26, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131029201609/http://terrymcauliffe.com/endorsements/michelle-obama/ October 29, 2013 dead mdy-all Martin O'Malley, governor of Maryland and former chairman of the Democratic Governors Association Others Boyd Marcus, Republican strategisthttp://www.timesdispatch.com/news/latest-news/veteran-gop-strategist-boyd-marcus-backing-mcauliffe/article_29cbbf1e-09ad-11e3-aa8a-001a4bcf6878.html GOP strategist Boyd Marcus backing McAuliffe Richmond Times-Dispatch August 20, 2013 August 21, 2013 Milt Peterson, principal and chairman of the Peterson Companieshttp://terrymcauliffe.com/endorsements/milt-peterson/ Milt Peterson | Terry McAuliffe for Governor Terrymcauliffe.com July 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131029191624/http://terrymcauliffe.com/endorsements/milt-peterson/ October 29, 2013 dead mdy-all Dwight Schar, former national finance chair of the Republican National Committeehttp://terrymcauliffe.com/endorsements/dwight-schar/ Dwight Schar | Terry McAuliffe for Governor Terrymcauliffe.com July 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131029195953/http://terrymcauliffe.com/endorsements/dwight-schar/ October 29, 2013 dead mdy-all Donald Trump, media personality and businessman (Republican)https://www.nationalreview.com/the-campaign-spot/did-you-know-terry-mcauliffe-took-25000-donald-trump/amp/ Did You Know Terry McAuliffe Took $25,000 From Donald Trump? National Review April 23, 2013 Judy Ford Wason, Republican strategisthttp://terrymcauliffe.com/endorsements/judy-ford-wason/ Judy Ford Wason | Terry McAuliffe for Governor Terrymcauliffe.com July 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131029185040/http://terrymcauliffe.com/endorsements/judy-ford-wason/ October 29, 2013 dead mdy-all Earle Williams, former Republican candidate for governor of Virginiahttp://terrymcauliffe.com/endorsements/earle-williams/ Earle Williams | Terry McAuliffe for Governor Terrymcauliffe.com July 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131029185626/http://terrymcauliffe.com/endorsements/earle-williams/ October 29, 2013 dead mdy-all Organizations Fairfax County Chamber of CommercePershing Ben https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/fairfax-chamber-endorses-mcauliffe-for-governor-also-backs-northam-herring/2013/09/26/a39fb936-2658-11e3-b75d-5b7f66349852_story.html https://web.archive.org/web/20131001080504/http://articles.washingtonpost.com/2013-09-26/local/42416287_1_terry-mcauliffe-ken-cuccinelli-anna-nix live October 1, 2013 Fairfax Chamber endorses McAuliffe for governor, also backs Northam, Herring The Washington Post September 26, 2013 November 6, 2013 Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginiahttp://terrymcauliffe.com/endorsements/planned-parenthood-advocates-of-virginia/ Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia | Terry McAuliffe for Governor Terrymcauliffe.com July 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130928043046/http://terrymcauliffe.com/endorsements/planned-parenthood-advocates-of-virginia/ September 28, 2013 dead mdy-all Virginia Professional Firefightershttp://terrymcauliffe.com/endorsements/virginia-professional-firefighters/ Virginia Professional Firefighters | Terry McAuliffe for Governor Terrymcauliffe.com July 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130928043044/http://terrymcauliffe.com/endorsements/virginia-professional-firefighters/ September 28, 2013 dead mdy-all Newspapers Daily Press Falls Church News-Press Loudoun Times-Mirror The Virginian-Pilot The Washington Posthttp://terrymcauliffe.com/group/newspaper/ newspapers Terrymcauliffe.com October 26, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131029201759/http://terrymcauliffe.com/group/newspaper/ October 29, 2013 dead mdy-all Robert Sarvis Elected officials Gary Johnson, former Republican governor of New Mexico and Libertarian Party nominee for president of the United States in the 2012 election Former N.M. governor endorses Sarvis' bid Richmond Times Dispatch http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/former-n-m-governor-endorses-sarvis-bid/article_c9e679dc-0d16-11e3-9151-001a4bcf6878.html August 24, 2013 October 4, 2013 Others Jimmy LaSalvia, co-founder and former executive director of GOProud Jimmy LaSalvia Twitter https://twitter.com/JimmyLaSalvia/status/393546764889759745 October 24, 2013 November 17, 2013 Newspapers Danville Register & Beehttp://www.godanriver.com/opinion/editorials/article_e41f8c70-4345-11e3-83eb-0019bb30f31a.html#.UnYzmN8Qpf4.email Libertarian Robert Sarvis for Virginia governor November 3, 2013 Declined to endorse Elected officials Bill Bolling, Republican lieutenant governor of Virginia (Republican)Va. Lt. Gov. Bolling's part in endorsement controversy angers fellow Republicans https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/va-lt-gov-bollings-part-in-endorsement-controversy-angers-fellow-republicans/2013/09/17/a6677110-1ee0-11e3-8459-657e0c72fec8_story.html https://web.archive.org/web/20130926200713/http://articles.washingtonpost.com/2013-09-17/local/42149084_1_bill-bolling-virginia-gop-republicans live September 26, 2013 The Washington Post September 17, 2012 October 25, 2013 Laura Vozzella Newspapers The Richmond Times-DispatchOur choice for governor in 2013: none of the above http://www.timesdispatch.com/opinion/our-opinion/our-choice-for-governor-in-none-of-the-above/article_6a2c5e41-20f3-561a-a25d-52eedf4741f3.html Richmond Times-Dispatch October 20, 2013 October 25, 2013 The Roanoke Timeshttp://www.roanoke.com/opinion/editorial/2337438-12/a-year-to-regret-and-regroup.html A year to regret and regroup roanoke.com October 31, 2013 November 6, 2013 November 7, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131107203555/http://www.roanoke.com/opinion/editorial/2337438-12/a-year-to-regret-and-regroup.html dead Predictions SourceRankingAs of Rothenberg Political ReportGubernatorial Ratings Inside Elections https://www.insideelections.com/ratings/governor/2013-14-gubernatorial-ratings-october-25-2013 www.insideelections.com Lean D FlipOctober 25, 2013 Sabato's Crystal Ballhttps://centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/ratings-change-a-democratic-tide-in-virginia/ Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball » RATINGS CHANGE: A DEMOCRATIC TIDE IN VIRGINIA centerforpolitics.org October 25, 2013 Likely D FlipOctober 24, 2013 Polling Aggregate polls Source of pollaggregationDatesadministeredDatesupdated KenCuccinelli (R) TerryMcAuliffe (D) RobertSarvis (L) Other/UndecidedCalculated by taking the difference of 100% and all other candidates combined.MarginReal Clear PoliticsReal Clear PoliticsOctober 24 – November 3, 2013November 3, 201338.9%45.6%9.6%5.9%McAuliffe +6.7% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror KenCuccinelli (R) TerryMcAuliffe (D) RobertSarvis (L) Other UndecidedNewsmax/ZogbyNewsmax/Zogby November 2–4, 2013 600 ± 4.1% 31% 43% 12% 4% 11%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling November 2–3, 2013 870 ± 3.3% 43% 50% 4% — 3%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac https://web.archive.org/web/20131107230600/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/virginia/release-detail?ReleaseID=1974 November 7, 2013 October 29 – November 3, 2013 1,606 ± 2.5% 40% 46% 8% — 5% 42% 49% — 1% 8%Newsmax/ZogbyNewsmax/Zogby October 30 – November 1, 2013 600 ± 4.1% 36% 43% 9% 3% 9%Emerson CollegeEmerson College October 25–30, 2013 874 ± 3.24% 40% 42% 13% — 5%Christopher Newport UniversityChristopher Newport University October 25–30, 2013 1,038 ± 3% 38% 45% 10% — 7%RasmussenRasmussen October 28–29, 2013 1,002 ± 3% 36% 43% 12% 2% 7%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac https://web.archive.org/web/20131101053054/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/virginia/release-detail?ReleaseID=1971 November 1, 2013 October 22–28, 2013 1,182 ± 2.9% 41% 45% 9% 1% 4% 45% 47% — 2% 7%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling October 26–27, 2013 709 EV ± 3.6% 40% 54% 4% — 2%Hampton UniversityHampton University October 24, 26–27, 2013 800 ± 2.9% 36% 42% 12% — 10% 41% 42% — — 17%Washington Post/Abt SRBIWashington Post/Abt SRBI October 24–27, 2013 762 ± 4.5% 39% 51% 8% — 1% 42% 53% — — 5%Roanoke CollegeRoanoke College https://web.archive.org/web/20131103091646/http://www.roanoke.com/news/politics/2337609-12/latest-virginia-governors-race-polls-offer-contrast.html November 3, 2013 October 21–27, 2013 838 ± 3.4% 31% 46% 9% — 15%Old Dominion PollOld Dominion Poll October 22, 2013 670 ± 5% 37% 44% 7% 2% 11%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac https://web.archive.org/web/20131023215334/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/virginia/release-detail?ReleaseID=1968 October 23, 2013 October 15–21, 2013 1,085 ± 3% 39% 46% 10% 1% 4% 42% 50% — 2% 7%Rasmussen October 20, 2013 1,000 ± 3% 33% 50% 8% 3% 5%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling October 19–20, 2013 724 EV ± 3.6% 39% 57% 3% — 1%NBC News/MaristNBC News/Marist October 13–15, 2013 596 ± 4% 38% 46% 9% 1% 7% 43% 52% — 1% 4%Christopher Newport UniversityChristopher Newport University October 8–13, 2013 753 ± 3.6% 39% 46% 11% — 4%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac https://web.archive.org/web/20131010140600/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/virginia/release-detail?ReleaseID=1964 October 10, 2013 October 2–8, 2013 1,180 ± 2.9% 39% 47% 8% — 5% 42% 49% — 1% 7%PPP/Harper PollingPPP/Harper Polling October 5–6, 2013 1,150 ± 2.9% 35% 44% 12% — 8% 42% 52% — — 5%Watson CenterWatson Center October 1–6, 2013 886 ± 3.1% 38% 47% 8% — 7%Roanoke CollegeRoanoke College September 30 – October 5, 2013 1,046 ± 3% 34% 40% 9% — 16%Emerson CollegeEmerson College September 26–30, 2013 519 ± 4.25% 38% 43% 11% — 8%Newsmax/ZogbyNewsmax/Zogby September 27–29, 2013 600 ± 4.1% 27% 32% 13% — 24% 32% 33% — 11% 24%Hampton UniversityHampton University September 25–29, 2013 800 ± 2.9% 37% 42% 8% — 12%University of Mary WashingtonUniversity of Mary Washington September 25–29, 2013 559 ± 4.7% 35% 42% 10% 5% 8%RasmussenRasmussen September 23, 2013 1,050 ± 3% 38% 44% 6% 2% 11%Washington Post/Abt SRBIWashington Post/Abt SRBI September 19–22, 2013 562 ± 5% 39% 47% 10% — 3% 44% 49% — 1% 6%Conquest CommunicationsConquest Communications September 19, 2013 400 ± 5% 35% 36% 11% — 19%NBC News/MaristNBC News/Marist September 17–19, 2013 546 ± 4.2% 38% 43% 8% — 11%Harper PollingHarper Polling September 15–16, 2013 779 ± 3.51% 37% 42% 10% — 11%Roanoke CollegeRoanoke College September 9–15, 2013 874 ± 3.3% 36% 37% 9% — 17%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac https://web.archive.org/web/20131009203050/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/images/polling/va/va09182013_tyqnl.pdf/ October 9, 2013 September 9–15, 2013 1,005 ± 3.1% 41% 44% 7% 1% 6%Purple StrategiesPurple Strategies https://web.archive.org/web/20160304072808/http://www.purplestrategies.com/wp-content/uploads/September2013VAPoll_V5.pdf March 4, 2016 September 6–10, 2013 800 ± 3.5% 38% 43% — — 19%RasmussenRasmussen September 3–4, 2013 998 ± 3% 38% 45% — 7% 10%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling August 27–28, 2013 500 ± ? 37% 44% 9% — 9%Emerson CollegeEmerson College August 23–28, 2013 653 ± 3.8% 35% 45% 10% — 11%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac https://web.archive.org/web/20130825013148/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/virginia/release-detail?ReleaseID=1939 August 25, 2013 August 14–19, 2013 1,129 ± 2.9% 42% 48% — 2% 9%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac https://web.archive.org/web/20160201173051/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/images/polling/va/va07182013.pdf February 1, 2016 July 11–15, 2013 1,030 ± 3.1% 39% 43% — 1% 17%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling July 11–14, 2013 601 ± 4% 37% 41% 7% — 15%Roanoke CollegeRoanoke College July 8–14, 2013 525 ± 4.3% 37% 31% 5% — 27%RasmussenRasmussen June 5–6, 2013 1,000 ± 3% 41% 44% — 3% 12%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling May 24–26, 2013 672 ± 3.8% 37% 42% — — 21%Wenzel StrategiesWenzel Strategies https://web.archive.org/web/20140716121046/http://www.scribd.com/doc/141910715/CU-VA-Governor-Poll-Topline-Summary-5-16-2013-2 July 16, 2014 May 14–15, 2013 800 ± 3.4% 44% 36% — — 21%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac https://web.archive.org/web/20160201173051/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/images/polling/va/va05162013.pdf/ February 1, 2016 May 8–13, 2013 1,286 ± 2.7% 38% 43% — 1% 19%The Washington PostThe Washington Post April 29 – May 2, 2013 1,000 ± 3.5% 46% 41% — — 13%NBC News/MaristNBC News/Marist April 28 – May 2, 2013 1,095 ± 3% 41% 43% — 1% 16%Roanoke CollegeRoanoke College April 8–14, 2013 639 ± 3.9% 34% 29% — — 38%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac March 20–25, 2013 1,098 ± 3% 40% 38% — 2% 20%University of Mary WashingtonUniversity of Mary Washington March 20–24, 2013 1,004 ± 3.5% 37% 38% — — 25%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac February 14–18, 2013 1,112 ± 2.9% 38% 38% — 1% 23%Roanoke CollegeRoanoke College January 14–22, 2013 583 ± 4.1% 33% 26% — — 41%Christopher Newport UniversityChristopher Newport University January 14–20, 2013 1,015 ± 3.1% 30% 31% — 6% 33%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac January 4–7, 2013 1,134 ± 2.9% 39% 40% — 2% 19%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling January 4–6, 2013 602 ± 4% 41% 46% — — 13%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac November 8–12, 2012 1,469 ± 2.6% 37% 41% — 1% 22%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling August 16–19, 2012 855 ± 3.4% 40% 40% — — 20%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling July 5–8, 2012 647 ± 3.9% 37% 41% — — 22%Public Policy Polling April 26–29, 2012 680 ± 3.8% 36% 41% — — 23%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling December 10–12, 2011 600 ± 4% 41% 40% — — 20%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling July 21–24, 2011 500 ± 4.4% 41% 38% — — 22% background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); With Bolling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BillBolling (R) GerryConnolly (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling December 10–12, 2011 600 ± 4% 39% 36% — 24% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BillBolling (R) TerryMcAuliffe (D) Other UndecidedQuinnipiac November 8–12, 2012 1,469 ± 2.6% 36% 38% 1% 25%Public Policy Polling August 16–19, 2012 855 ± 3.4% 40% 37% — 23%Public Policy Polling July 5–8, 2012 647 ± 3.9% 36% 33% — 31%Public Policy Polling April 26–29, 2012 680 ± 3.8% 36% 34% — 30%Public Policy Polling December 10–12, 2011 600 ± 4% 39% 36% — 25%Public Policy Polling July 21–24, 2011 500 ± 4.4% 38% 33% — 29% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BillBolling (R) TomPerriello (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling August 16–19, 2012 855 ± 3.4% 39% 36% — 25%Public Policy Polling July 5–8, 2012 647 ± 3.9% 38% 32% — 30%Public Policy Polling April 26–29, 2012 680 ± 3.8% 35% 34% — 31%Public Policy Polling December 10–12, 2011 600 ± 4% 39% 35% — 26%Public Policy Polling July 21–24, 2011 500 ± 4.4% 39% 32% — 29% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BillBolling (R) MarkWarner (D) Other UndecidedQuinnipiac November 8–12, 2012 1,469 ± 2.6% 33% 53% — 15%Public Policy Polling August 16–19, 2012 855 ± 3.4% 36% 50% — 14%Public Policy Polling July 5–8, 2012 647 ± 3.9% 35% 49% — 16%Public Policy Polling April 26–29, 2012 680 ± 3.8% 32% 53% — 14% With Cuccinelli Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror KenCuccinelli (R) GerryConnolly (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling December 10–12, 2011 600 ± 4% 40% 41% — 20% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror KenCuccinelli (R) TomPerriello (D) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling August 16–19, 2012 855 ± 3.4% 39% 41% — 20%Public Policy Polling July 5–8, 2012 647 ± 3.9% 39% 38% — 23%Public Policy Polling April 26–29, 2012 680 ± 3.8% 36% 39% — 25%Public Policy Polling December 10–12, 2011 600 ± 4% 41% 41% — 19%Public Policy Polling July 21–24, 2011 500 ± 4.4% 41% 36% — 23% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror KenCuccinelli (R) MarkWarner (D) Other UndecidedQuinnipiac November 8–12, 2012 1,469 ± 2.6% 34% 52% — 15%Public Policy Polling August 16–19, 2012 855 ± 3.4% 36% 53% — 11%Public Policy Polling July 5–8, 2012 647 ± 3.9% 37% 51% — 13%Public Policy Polling April 26–29, 2012 680 ± 3.8% 33% 53% — 14% Three-way race Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror KenCuccinelli (R) TerryMcAuliffe (D) BillBolling (I) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling November 2–3, 2013 870 ± 3.3% 32% 34% 22% — 13%Quinnipiac February 14–18, 2013 1,112 ± 2.9% 31% 34% 13% — 22%Roanoke College January 14–22, 2013 583 ± 4.1% 25% 19% 12% — 44%Christopher Newport University January 14–20, 2013 1,015 ± 3.1% 27% 27% 9% — 37%Quinnipiac January 4–7, 2013 1,134 ± 2.9% 34% 34% 13% — 19%Public Policy Polling January 4–6, 2013 602 ± 4% 32% 40% 15% — 13% Results Polls indicated that McAuliffe would win comfortably on Election Day. However, the race was much closer than expected. Cuccinelli led for a good portion of the evening. However, Fairfax County, a suburb of Washington D.C., is heavily Democratic, and is often one of the last parts of the state to count their votes. With around 90% of the vote McAuliffe took the lead for the first time. McAuliffe's lead continued to grow as Fairfax County came in. With 96% of the vote counted, CNN called the race for McAuliffe. At 10:06 P.M. EST, Cuccinelli called McAuliffe to concede defeat. Ralph Northam, also a Democrat, won the race for lieutenant governor, making the governor and the lieutenant governor both Democrats for the first time since 2006. 2013 Virginia gubernatorial electionhttps://historical.elections.virginia.gov/contest/43843 2013 Nov 5 • General Election Governor • State of Virginia O'Bannon John John O'Bannon November 5, 2013 Virginia Department of Elections August 12, 2026 Democratic Party (United States) Terry McAuliffe 1,069,789 47.74% +6.49% Republican Party (United States) Ken Cuccinelli 1,013,354 45.22% −13.39% Libertarian Party (United States) Robert Sarvis 146,084 6.52% N/A 11,844 0.53% +0.41% 2,241,071 100.00% N/A Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) By county and independent city LocalityKen CuccinelliRepublicanTerry McAuliffeDemocraticVarious candidatesOther partiesMarginTotals # % # % # % # % Accomack4,87953.70%3,80641.89%4014.41%−1,073−11.81%9,086 Albemarle12,40835.36%19,03954.26%3,64110.38%6,63118.90%35,088 Alexandria9,40522.82%29,58471.77%2,2295.41%20,17948.96%41,218 Alleghany1,99348.19%1,62839.36%51512.45%−365−8.82%4,136 Amelia2,61361.38%1,33831.43%3067.19%−1,275−29.95%4,257 Amherst5,46660.47%2,99333.11%5806.42%−2,473−27.36%9,039 Appomattox3,47568.35%1,24124.41%3687.24%−2,234−43.94%5,084 Arlington14,97822.18%48,34671.58%4,2156.24%33,36849.41%67,539 Augusta13,81767.70%5,10024.99%1,4927.31%−8,717−42.71%20,409 Bath68656.55%39232.32%13511.13%−294−24.24%1,213 Bedford17,33069.26%5,80223.19%1,8887.55%−11,528−46.08%25,020 Bland1,30070.31%38820.98%1618.71%−912−49.32%1,849 Botetourt7,36665.11%2,92425.85%1,0239.04%−4,442−39.26%11,313 Bristol2,53663.46%1,30532.66%1553.88%−1,231−30.81%3,996 Brunswick1,61835.77%2,70459.78%2014.44%1,08624.01%4,523 Buchanan3,27567.54%1,46130.13%1132.33%−1,814−37.41%4,849 Buckingham2,05349.32%1,80443.33%3067.35%−249−5.98%4,163 Buena Vista72157.91%42233.90%1028.19%−299−24.02%1,245 Campbell11,13370.16%3,71223.39%1,0226.44%−7,421−46.77%15,867 Caroline3,38043.42%3,79448.73%6117.85%4145.32%7,785 Carroll5,06164.24%2,18227.70%6358.06%−2,879−36.54%7,878 Charles City82832.57%1,55861.29%1566.14%73028.72%2,542 Charlotte2,10456.38%1,35836.39%2707.23%−746−19.99%3,732 Charlottesville1,92215.37%9,44075.47%1,1469.16%7,51860.11%12,508 Chesapeake28,85545.60%30,83848.73%3,5845.66%1,9833.13%63,277 Chesterfield51,11448.68%42,86540.83%11,01310.49%−8,249−7.86%104,992 Clarke2,59652.90%2,00240.80%3096.30%−594−12.11%4,907 Colonial Heights3,31965.59%1,13122.35%61012.06%−2,188−43.24%5,060 Covington51340.24%59046.27%17213.49%776.04%1,275 Craig1,06365.13%39624.26%17310.60%−667−40.87%1,632 Culpeper7,27260.90%3,92332.86%7456.24%−3,349−28.05%11,940 Cumberland1,45650.07%1,19040.92%2629.01%−266−9.15%2,908 Danville4,82444.52%5,38949.73%6235.75%5655.21%10,836 Dickenson2,12561.90%1,18434.49%1243.61%−941−27.41%3,433 Dinwiddie3,50747.02%3,38045.32%5717.66%−127−1.70%7,458 Emporia56934.38%98759.64%995.98%41825.26%1,655 Essex1,48747.74%1,38144.33%2477.93%−106−3.40%3,115 Fairfax City2,77738.59%3,98755.41%4326.00%1,21016.81%7,196 Fairfax County110,68136.12%178,74658.33%17,0035.55%68,06522.21%306,430 Falls Church1,14223.11%3,52371.29%2775.61%2,38148.18%4,942 Fauquier12,56559.86%7,37635.14%1,0515.01%−5,189−24.72%20,992 Floyd2,63657.55%1,48832.49%4569.96%−1,148−25.07%4,580 Fluvanna3,77447.71%3,34842.33%7889.96%−426−5.39%7,910 Franklin City83336.17%1,36259.14%1084.69%52922.97%2,303 Franklin County10,01161.33%4,75629.14%1,5579.54%−5,255−32.19%16,324 Frederick13,14863.81%6,33930.76%1,1185.43%−6,809−33.05%20,605 Fredericksburg2,15435.47%3,48857.44%4307.08%1,33421.97%6,072 Galax72856.65%45535.41%1027.94%−273−21.25%1,285 Giles2,94458.92%1,54130.84%51210.25%−1,403−28.08%4,997 Gloucester6,68859.69%3,63332.43%8837.88%−3,055−27.27%11,204 Goochland5,15556.04%3,07733.45%96610.50%−2,078−22.59%9,198 Grayson3,09463.75%1,40028.85%3597.40%−1,694−34.91%4,853 Greene3,06957.34%1,71932.12%56410.54%−1,350−25.22%5,352 Greensville1,01235.26%1,72460.07%1344.67%71224.81%2,870 Halifax5,43254.20%3,90939.00%6816.80%−1,523−15.20%10,022 Hampton10,38428.09%24,63166.62%1,9565.29%14,24738.54%36,971 Hanover23,41560.32%10,86227.98%4,54311.70%−12,553−32.34%38,820 Harrisonburg3,23640.26%4,19052.13%6117.60%95411.87%8,037 Henrico39,40038.00%53,13251.24%11,15710.76%13,73213.24%103,689 Henry8,02459.29%4,55833.68%9517.03%−3,466−25.61%13,533 Highland55761.68%27930.90%677.42%−278−30.79%903 Hopewell2,44645.05%2,49946.03%4848.92%530.98%5,429 Isle of Wight6,54753.83%4,84339.82%7726.35%−1,704−14.01%12,162 James City13,75651.11%11,34442.15%1,8166.75%−2,412−8.96%26,916 King and Queen1,05147.84%96844.06%1788.10%−83−3.78%2,197 King George3,98559.76%2,28934.33%3945.91%−1,696−25.43%6,668 King William2,97656.82%1,67131.90%59111.28%−1,305−24.91%5,238 Lancaster2,36752.17%1,78639.37%3848.46%−581−12.81%4,537 Lee3,50773.12%1,18024.60%1092.27%−2,327−48.52%4,796 Lexington49932.85%93661.62%845.53%43728.77%1,519 Loudoun40,46445.19%44,36949.55%4,7075.26%3,9054.36%89,540 Louisa5,38154.06%3,54635.63%1,02610.31%−1,835−18.44%9,953 Lunenburg1,70550.94%1,39741.74%2457.32%−308−9.20%3,347 Lynchburg10,63253.56%7,92339.91%1,2976.53%−2,709−13.65%19,852 Madison2,51055.51%1,57534.83%4379.66%−935−20.68%4,522 Manassas3,82846.45%4,01348.70%4004.85%1852.24%8,241 Manassas Park88841.77%1,14253.72%964.52%25411.95%2,126 Martinsville1,41141.60%1,72350.80%2587.61%3129.20%3,392 Mathews2,04458.62%1,19434.24%2497.14%−850−24.38%3,487 Mecklenburg4,22655.94%3,03840.22%2903.84%−1,188−15.73%7,554 Middlesex2,13154.39%1,37535.09%41210.52%−756−19.30%3,918 Montgomery10,13343.40%10,68945.78%2,52710.82%5562.38%23,349 Nelson2,31443.10%2,52346.99%5329.91%2093.89%5,369 New Kent4,36559.62%2,12028.96%83611.42%−2,245−30.67%7,321 Newport News14,80334.90%25,08559.14%2,5315.97%10,28224.24%42,419 Norfolk11,65425.19%31,70868.54%2,8986.26%20,05443.35%46,260 Northampton1,58940.23%2,04851.85%3137.92%45911.62%3,950 Northumberland2,82353.97%1,96137.49%4478.55%−862−16.48%5,231 Norton48255.34%34639.72%434.94%−136−15.61%871 Nottoway1,89947.46%1,75643.89%3468.65%−143−3.57%4,001 Orange5,56155.64%3,62936.31%8058.05%−1,932−19.33%9,995 Page3,75461.65%2,00132.86%3345.49%−1,753−28.79%6,089 Patrick3,55369.34%1,37326.80%1983.86%−2,180−42.54%5,124 Petersburg7989.61%7,26087.47%2422.92%6,46277.86%8,300 Pittsylvania11,68263.99%5,41929.69%1,1546.32%−6,263−34.31%18,255 Poquoson2,98767.66%1,04023.56%3888.79%−1,947−44.10%4,415 Portsmouth6,77626.11%17,67168.09%1,5065.80%10,89541.98%25,953 Powhatan6,74866.18%2,32722.82%1,12211.00%−4,421−43.36%10,197 Prince Edward2,25242.19%2,67450.09%4127.72%4227.91%5,338 Prince George5,01153.79%3,58038.43%7257.78%−1,431−15.36%9,316 Prince William42,43143.69%50,44151.94%4,2444.37%8,0108.25%97,116 Pulaski4,72058.55%2,58132.01%7619.44%−2,139−26.53%8,062 Radford1,25442.89%1,36446.65%30610.47%1103.76%2,924 Rappahannock1,49951.34%1,29044.18%1314.49%−209−7.16%2,920 Richmond City9,85416.83%42,95773.39%5,7229.78%33,10356.55%58,533 Richmond County1,29556.28%83636.33%1707.39%−459−19.95%2,301 Roanoke City7,78635.75%11,71453.78%2,28110.47%3,92818.03%21,781 Roanoke County18,04058.24%9,84431.78%3,0899.97%−8,196−26.46%30,973 Rockbridge3,64053.87%2,43136.18%6499.66%−1,189−17.69%6,720 Rockingham14,96867.64%5,72525.87%1,4356.48%−9,243−41.77%22,128 Russell3,92064.78%1,91431.63%2173.59%−2,006−33.15%6,051 Salem4,01956.01%2,32432.39%83311.61%−1,695−23.62%7,176 Scott4,00175.59%1,15821.88%1342.53%−2,843−53.71%5,293 Shenandoah7,34563.30%3,56530.72%6935.97%−3,780−32.58%11,603 Smyth4,88064.79%2,30730.63%3454.58%−2,573−34.16%7,532 Southampton2,57850.26%2,29544.75%2564.99%−283−5.52%5,129 Spotsylvania17,75555.96%12,22038.51%1,7555.53%−5,535−17.44%31,730 Stafford18,59554.50%13,65740.03%1,8695.48%−4,938−14.47%34,121 Staunton2,86944.33%3,05847.25%5458.42%1892.92%6,472 Suffolk9,90640.87%13,13254.17%1,2024.96%3,22613.31%24,240 Surry97736.48%1,57658.85%1254.67%59922.37%2,678 Sussex1,25938.79%1,83456.50%1534.71%57517.71%3,246 Tazewell7,49073.90%2,35823.27%2872.83%−5,132−50.64%10,135 Virginia Beach51,49447.57%49,35745.59%7,4026.84%−2,137−1.97%108,253 Warren5,87360.53%3,39234.96%4374.50%−2,481−25.57%9,702 Washington9,98968.96%3,93627.17%5603.87%−6,053−41.79%14,485 Waynesboro2,59851.90%1,91838.31%4909.79%−680−13.58%5,006 Westmoreland2,11647.39%2,11547.37%2345.24%−1−0.02%4,465 Williamsburg1,33730.64%2,74862.97%2796.39%1,41132.33%4,364 Winchester2,70247.54%2,63146.29%3516.18%−71−1.25%5,684 Wise5,83070.04%2,19626.38%2983.58%−3,634−43.66%8,324 Wythe4,96764.41%2,04926.57%6969.02%−2,918−37.84%7,712 York11,92356.43%7,74536.66%1,4616.91%−4,178−19.77%21,129Totals 1,013,354 45.22% 1,069,789 47.74% 157,928 7.05% 56,435 2.52% 2,241,071 Counties and independent cities that flipped from Democratic to Republican Alleghany (largest city: Clifton Forge) Bath (largest city: Hot Springs) Counties and independent cities that flipped from Republican to Democratic Albemarle (largest municipality: Scottsville) Brunswick (largest borough: Lawrenceville) Caroline (largest borough: Bowling Green) Chesapeake (independent city) Danville (independent city) Emporia (independent city) Fairfax (independent city) Fairfax (largest municipality: Herndon) Harrisonburg (independent city) Henrico (largest borough: Richmond) Hopewell (independent city) Loudoun (largest borough: Leesburg) Manassas (independent city) Manassas Park (independent city) Montgomery (largest city: Blacksburg) Nelson (largest municipality: Nellysford) Northampton (largest borough: Exmore) Prince Edward (largest municipality: Farmville) Prince William (largest borough: Manassas) Radford (independent city) Staunton (independent city) Suffolk (independent city) Sussex (largest borough: Waverly) right 300px Swing by county and independent city 300px Trend relative to the state by county and independent city Legend #d40000 Republican — >15% #ff0000 Republican — +12.5−15% #ff2a2a Republican — +10−12.5% #ff5555 Republican — +7.5−10% #ff8080 Republican — +5−7.5% #ffaaaa Republican — +2.5−5% #ffd5d5 Republican — +0−2.5% #d5f6ff Democratic — +0−2.5% #aaeeff Democratic — +2.5−5% #77e3ff Democratic — +5−7.5% #4bdbff Democratic — +7.5-10% #09ceff Democratic — +10−12.5% #00bdec Democratic — +12.5−15% #00a1c8 Democratic — >15% 300px County and independent city flips Legend Democratic #92c5de Hold #0671b0 Flip Republican #f48882 Hold #ca0120 Flip By congressional district Despite losing the state, Cuccinelli won seven of 11 congressional districts, while McAuliffe won four, including one held by a Republican.https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2013/07/09/1220127/-Daily-Kos-Elections-2012-election-results-by-congressional-and-legislative-districts Daily Kos Elections' statewide election results by congressional and legislative districts Daily Kos 11 August 2020 District Cuccinelli McAuliffe RepresentativeVirginia 1 1st 52.36% 41.56%Rob WittmanVirginia 2 2nd 46.16%47.13%Scott RigellVirginia 3 3rd 19.09% 75.45%Bobby ScottVirginia 4 4th 48.07% 45.29%Randy ForbesVirginia 5 5th 51.43% 41.3%Robert Hurt Virginia 6 6th 57.82% 35.02%Bob GoodlatteVirginia 7 7th 51.81% 38.24%Eric CantorVirginia 8 8th 26.64% 68.13%Jim MoranVirginia 9 9th 61.11% 32.23%Morgan GriffithVirginia 10 10th47.88% 46.96%Frank WolfVirginia 11 11th 34.75% 60.28%Gerry Connolly Analysis The election's result was somewhat surprising, because many polls showed McAuliffe with a larger margin of victory over Cuccinelli than he ended up with. The Libertarian candidate was seen as having a large impact on the polls, his presence complicating them and adding "uncertainty to the ballot test". The polling for the lieutenant governor and attorney general elections, which did not feature a third-party candidate, was much more accurate.https://www.huffingtonpost.com/kristen-soltis/why-did-the-polls-miss-mc_b_4227488.html The Huffington Post Kristen Soltis Kristen Soltis Why Did The Polls Miss McAuliffe's Margin of Victory? November 6, 2013 Although Sarvis also under-performed, this is the best result for a third-party candidate in Virginia since 1965. This is the first time since 1885 that a party was voted out of the governor's mansion after just one term. See also List of governors of Virginia 2013 United States gubernatorial elections 2013 Virginia elections 2013 Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election 2013 Virginia Attorney General election 2013 Terry McAuliffe gubernatorial campaign Notes References 3 External links Virginia_gubernatorial_election,_2013 Polling data at RealClearPolitics Official campaign websites (archived) Terry McAuliffe (D) for Governor Ken Cuccinelli (R) for Governor Robert Sarvis (L) for Governor Virginia Category:November 2013 in the United States Gubernatorial 2013