GOP’s Winsome Sears Looks to Make History by Filing For Virginia Governor in 2025
Virginia’s Lieutenant Governor Winsome Sears has filed the paperwork to run for governor in 2025.
According to The Hill, her paperwork was accepted Wednesday by Virginia’s Department of Elections and she is expected to make a “special announcement” in Virginia Beach on Thursday.
Sears has become the first Republican candidate in the off-year gubernatorial race, which will likely garner significant attention an off-year for U.S. elections.
However, she is likely to face a primary challenge from Attorney General Jason Miyares, who is also expected to throw his hat in the ring.
A former state delegate, Sears also holds the distinction of being the first woman of color and the second woman to hold statewide office in Virginia.
