The Governor is the chief executive officer of a state and is responsible for implementing state laws and overseeing the operation of the state executive branch. The Governor oversees legislative proposals and vetoes, executive budgets, and implements executive orders.
Citizen of the United States, at least thirty years of age, a resident of the Commonwealth and a registered voter in the Commonwealth for five years next preceding his election.
Filing Requirements
Filing fee is 2% of annual salary (major party); signature requirement of 10,000 signatures, including the signatures of at least 400 qualified voters from each congressional district in the Commonwealth
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the Virginia Department of Elections' office.