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2005 Virginia Gubernatorial Election
Election Date: November 8, 2005

Latest News Stories
Tim Kaine Elected - Richmond Times-Dispatch (11/9)
Election 2005: Kaine, Clearly - Roanoke Times (11/9)
Democrats Keep Hold on Va. Governor - Norfolk Virginian-Pilot (11/9)
Continuation Of Centrist Path Prevails Over Kilgore - Washington Post (11/9)
Kilgore vs. Kaine - RealClearPolitics (11/8)
Contentious Race Culminates in a Final Dash - Norfolk Virginian-Pilot (11/8)
Kaine Stumps With Warner as Kilgore Brings in Bush - Washington Post (11/8)
Big Guns Out as Races End in Virginia - Washington Times (11/8)
Last Pleas for Votes - Hampton Roads Daily Press (11/8)
Analysis: Bush Gambles on Kilgore - Washington Post (11/8)
More News Stories | Biographies

Latest Polls: Virginia Governor

Poll
Kilgore (R)
Kaine (D)
Potts (I)
Spread
RCP Average (11/2-11/7)
45.0%
48.0%
3.0%
Kaine +3.0
45%
50%
3%
Kaine +5
44%
45%
4%
Kaine +1
46%
49%
2%
Kaine +3
44%
46%
4%
Kaine +2
36%
44%
5%
Kaine +8
44%
47%
4%
Kaine +3
48%
46%
2%
Kilgore +2
44%
42%
5%
Kilgore +2
45%
47%
4%
Kaine +2
40%
41%
6%
Kaine +1
46%
44%
1%
Kilgore +2
45%
45%
5%
Even
46%
43%
4%
Kilgore +3
41%
40%
6%
Kilgore +1
43%
40%
5%
Kilgore +3
51%
44%
4%
Kilgore +7
48%
43%
3%
Kilgore +5
45%
39%
n/a
Kilgore +6
37%
38%
9%
Kaine +1
47%
41%
n/a
Kilgore +6
49%
39%
5%
Kilgore +10
46%
40%
n/a
Kilgore +6


Bios

Tim Kaine (D)
Age: 47
Education: Bachelor's degree, University of Missouri; Law degree, Harvard Law School.
Political Experience: Lieutenant Governor (2002-present); Richmond mayor (1998-2001); Richmond city council (1994-98).
Professional Experience: Attorney; Professor of Legal Ethics at University of Richmond Law School.
Personal: Wife Anne Holton is daughter of former Republican Governor Linwood Holton. Three children are Nat, Woody, and Annella.
Profiles: Washington Post | Virginian-Pilot | Herald-Courier
Endorsements: Roanoke Times | Washington Post

Jerry Kilgore (R)
Age: 44
Education: Bachelor's degree, Clinch Valley College; Law degree, William and Mary (1986).
Political Experience: Attorney General (2001-2005); Secretary of Public Safety; U.S. attorney for Western District; Assistant commonwealth's attorney for Scott County.
Professional Experience: Partner, Williams Mullen Law Firm.
Personal: Born on August 23, 1961. Married to Marty, who currently is Executive Director of the Tobacco Settlement Foundation. Two children, Klarke and Kelsey.
Profiles: Washington Post | Virginian-Pilot | Herald-Courier
Endorsements: Times-Dispatch | Washington Times

 
More News Stories
Kilgore Campaign Fined $100 for Flier - Richmond Times-Dispatch (11/8)
Turnout Key in Tight Virginia Contest - Washington Post (11/7)
Campaigns Enter Hectic Final Days: Kaine | Kilgore - Norfolk Virginian-Pilot (11/7)
Kilgore, Kaine Hit North, South - Washington Times (11/7)
Vote Turns on Identity - Washington Post (11/6)
Message Defines Governor Hopefuls - Roanoke Times (11/6)
Kilgore, Kaine Eye Finish Line - Washington Times (11/6)
Immigration Issue Emerges - Hampton Roads Daily Press/AP (11/6)
Bush to Appear for Kilgore - Richmond Times-Dispatch (11/5)
Kaine, Kilgore Muster Political Allies and Appeal for Turnout - Daily Press/AP (11/5)
Kaine: 'It's Coming Together' - Richmond Times-Dispatch (11/5)
State Board Votes to Fine Kaine Campaign Over Fliers - Norfolk Virginian-Pilot (11/5)
Race for Governor a Tight One to the Finish - USA Today (11/4)
Campaigns Get Set for Recount - Richmond Times-Dispatch (11/4)
Governor Race Vital to Allen, Warner - Washington Times (11/4)
Kaine Quizzed on Gun Rights - Richmond Times-Dispatch (11/4)
Kilgore Emphasizes Conservative Platform - Roanoke Times (11/4)
Kilgore: Taxes Take Front Seat in Race - Richmond Times-Dispatch (11/3)
Wilder Backs Kaine, Plays Down Differences Over '04 Tax Package - Times-Dispatch (11/3)
Candidates Say Transportation Needs Are Urgent - Norfolk Virginian-Pilot (11/3)
For Kaine, a Faith in Service - Washington Post (11/3)
Sources: Wilder Will Endorse Kaine - Hampton Roads Daily Press/AP (11/2)
Kilgore Promotes His Concealed-Gun Plan - Richmond Times-Dispatch (11/2)
Candidates Say School Plans Needn’t Raise Taxes - Norfolk Virginian-Pilot (11/2)
Kilgore Parlays Tenacity, Luck - Washington Post (11/2)
Kilgore Mandates Wider I-66 For N.Va. - Washington Post (11/1)
Kaine Ventures into GOP Territory with Optimism - Richmond Times-Dispatch (11/1)
Race Is Most Expensive in State History - Hampton Roads Daily Press/AP (11/1)
Catholics Don't Always Vote on Faith - Norfolk Virginian-Pilot (11/1)
Potts Remains 'Factor' in Race - Richmond Times-Dispatch (11/1)
Obama Helping Kaine - Norfolk Virginian-Pilot (10/31)
Kilgore: Focused on Criminal-Justice - Richmond Times-Dispatch (10/31)
Kaine's Record Left Praise, Questions - Richmond Times-Dispatch (10/31)
Ads May Hurt Kilgore More Than They Help - Washington Post (10/30)
Kilgore Sets Record for Funds in Governor Race - Richmond Times-Dispatch (10/30)
Va. Roots, Politics Shape Kilgore - Richmond Times-Dispatch (10/30)
Views of the Three Candidates for Governor - Hampton Roads Daily Press (10/29)
Kilgore Sees GOP Woes Erode Lead for Governor - Washington Times (10/28)
Intriguing Elections on Both Sides of River Blur Party Lines - Washington Post (10/28)
Virginia Governor's Candidate Pulls Ads After 'Sambo' Attack - Scripps Howard (10/28)
For Kaine, Richmond Record Cuts Both Ways - Washington Post (10/28)
Campaigns Keeping Up With Election Blog Chatter - Norfolk Virginian-Pilot (10/28)
Kaine Stirs Up Abortion Issue, While Kilgore Targets Ad Use - Washington Post (10/27)
Washington Times Backs Kilgore; Ex-GOP Candidate Supports Kaine - AP (10/27)
Debate Footage Becomes an Issue - Richmond Times-Dispatch (10/27)
Skipping Bush's Speech Isn't a Snub, Kilgore Says - Washington Post (10/26)
Kilgore Says Liberal Press Helps Kaine - Richmond Times-Dispatch (10/26)
Candidates Offer Transportation Ideas - Richmond Times-Dispatch (10/26)
Kilgore Says Kaine Reneged on Pact Barring Debate Use - Washington Post (10/26)
Headliners Stump for Candidates - Richmond Times-Dispatch (10/25)
Exurbanites Occupy an Unsettled Place in Va. Politics - Washington Post (10/25)
Poll Shows Kaine Passes Muster on Top Issues - Hampton Roads Daily Press (10/24)
No Single Issue Is Steering State Governor's Race - Roanoke Times (10/24)
Washington Post Endorses Kaine - Washington Post (10/23)
Race for Governor is Total Tossup - Richmond Times-Dispatch (10/23)
Virginia Politics, Washington-Style - Washington Post (10/23)
Clinton Helps Kaine Raise $1.5 Million - Richmond Times-Dispatch (10/22)
Kilgore Promises 6 Lanes Inside Beltway - Washington Post (10/22)
Incumbent Warner Lends a Hand in Governor's Race - Boston Globe/Reuters (10/22)
Allies Stump for Kaine, Kilgore - Richmond Times-Dispatch (10/21)
Kilgore's Record May Polarize Voters - Washington Post (10/21)
Kaine, Kilgore Continue Raising Funds - Richmond Times-Dispatch (10/20)
2 Stump in Popular Governor's Shadow - New York Times (10/20)
The Race Is Going Right Down to the Wire - RealClearPolitics (10/19)
On Gubernatorial Stage, National Politics Gains a Role - Washington Post (10/19)
Kilgore Has Fundraising Edge Over Kaine - Norfolk Virginian-Pilot (10/19)
Two Kilgore Ads Feature Allen, Public Safety - Daily Press/AP (10/19)
Profile: Who is H. Russell Potts? - Norfolk Virginian-Pilot (10/19)
Kilgore Champions Rural Roots - Washington Times (10/19)
Cheney Helps Kilgore Raise $750,000 - Richmond Times-Disptach (10/18)
Kaine Sounds Slow-Growth Note in Exurbs - Washington Post (10/18)
Candidates Speak to AARP - Richmond Times-Dispatch (10/18)
Race Is a Test of the President's Popularity - Weekly Standard (10/17)
Attacks Grow In Va. Race, And So Does Voter Anger - Washington Post (10/17)
Kaine Notes Influence of Three Men - Washington Times (10/17)
Rove Cancels Appearance at Fundraiser for Kilgore - Washington Post (10/16)
Kaine, Kilgore Have Plenty of Cash for Final Month of Race - Roanoke Times (10/16)
Profile: Who is Timothy M. Kaine? - Norfolk Virginian-Pilot (10/16)
Will Virginians Trust Warner Trusting Kaine? - Richmond Times-Dispatch (10/15)
References To Hitler in Kilgore Ad Criticized - Washington Post (10/15)
Kilgore Still Holds Money Edge on Kaine - Richmond Times-Dispatch (10/15)
Kaine Disputes TV Spot on Killer - Richmond Times-Dispatch (10/14)
For Potts, Politics Hits Close to Home - Washington Post (10/14)
Kilgore Maintains Small Lead - Washington Times (10/13)
Candidates Continue to Spar on Death Penalty - Richmond Times-Dispatch (10/13)
Kaine Assails Kilgore's Hitler Ad - Norfolk Virginian-Pilot (10/13)
Analysis: Kilgore Ads Seek To Divide Democrats - Washington Post (10/13)
Clinton, Cheney Stump in Race - Richmond Times-Dispatch (10/12)
New Kilgore Ads Hit Kaine Hard Over Death Penalty - Norfolk Virginian-Pilot (10/12)
Debate Draws Strong Ratings - Richmond Times-Dispatch (10/11)
Candidates Intent on Wooing Fairfax - Washington Post (10/11)
Kilgore Vows to Thwart Illegals - Washington Times (10/11)
Kaine Ads Tout Plan to Control Development - Norfolk Virginian-Pilot (10/11)
In Last Face-Off, Candidates Drive Home Familiar Points - Washington Post (10/10)
Kaine, Kilgore Fight Ire with Ire - Hampton Roads Daily Press (10/10) | Slideshow
Potts Has His Say After Debate Ends - Richmond Times-Dispatch (10/10)
N. Virginia's Split Identities Will Test Candidates - Washington Post (10/9)
Kilgore's Improbable Climb Only a Few Steps from Reality - Roanoke Times (10/9)
Kaine's Year Abroad Crystallized Call of Duty to Service - Roanoke Times (10/9)
Kaine and Kilgore to Debate on TV - Richmond Times-Dispatch (10/9)
Judge Bars Potts from Debate - Richmond Times-Dispatch (10/8)
Gubernatorial Candidates Face Final Debate - Hampton Roads Daily Press/AP (10/8)
Candidates Outline Cleanup Plans for Bay - Richmond Times-Dispatch (10/8)
Independent Potts Sues to Be Included in Last Debate - Norfolk Virginian-Pilot (10/7)
Business Group Backs Kilgore - Washington Post (10/7)
Kilgore Receives Gun Lobby Stamp of Approval - Roanoke Times (10/7)
Candidates Offer Varied Plans to Fight Gangs - Washington Post (10/7)
Kaine Vows to Build on Public-Safety Initiatives - Richmond Times-Dispatch (10/5)
Dispute Over TV Footage Jeopardizes Kaine-Kilgore Debate - Washington Post (10/5)
Few Virginians Sign Up to Vote, Registrars Say - Richmond Times-Dispatch (10/4)
Kilgore Stumps at the Pumps - Richmond Times-Dispatch (10/4)
Katrina Injected Into Gov. Race - Washington Post (10/2)
Kaine Proposes Tax Break for Buying a New Furnace - Roanoke Times (10/2)
Potts, Kaine Miles Apart on Funding - Washington Post (10/1)
Key Gun Lobby Sits Out Election - Washington Times (10/1)
Kilgore, Kaine Neck-And-Neck - Washington Times (9/30)
Candidates for Top Slots Gain Endorsements - Richmond Times-Dispatch (9/30)
Potts Campaign at Boiling Point - Hampton Roads Daily Press/AP (9/30)
Illegal Immigration at the Forefront of Governor Race - Washington Post (9/30)
Warner Works with Kaine - Richmond Times-Dispatch (9/29)
Kaine Takes National Democrats' Aid, Shuns Kerry - Washington Times (9/28)
Kilgore, Kaine Duel on Fuel - Richmond Times-Dispatch (9/28)
Kilgore Accuses VDOT of Delays with Funds - Roanoke Times (9/28)
Gov. Mark Warner Opens Fire on Kilgore - Richmond Times-Dispatch (9/27)
John Warner And Kilgore Standing Side by Side - Washington Post (9/27)
Analyst: Low Marks to Rivals' Campaigns - Richmond Times-Dispatch (9/25)
Gubernatorial Hopefuls Say They Support Biodiesel Fuel - Roanoke Times (9/25)
Candidates for Governor Call for End to Estate Tax - Norfolk Virginian-Pilot (9/24)
Kilgore's Abortion Position Draws Fire - Washington Post (9/23)
Kaine Talks Tough on Law Enforcement - Richmond Times-Dispatch (9/22)
Potts Calls for Education Summit - Hampton Roads Daily Press (9/22)
Democrats Hope to Raise Kaine in Virginia - MSNBC (9/21)
Political-Advertising Spending Escalates - Richmond Times-Dispatch (9/21)
Warner's 2001 Givers Disperse Among Candidates - Hampton Roads Daily Press/AP (9/21)
Governor Race Takes Nasty Turn - Washington Times (9/20)
Governor Candidates' Views Are Miles Apart on Road Plans - Roanoke Times (9/19)
Governor's Race Is Too Close to Call - Richmond Times-Dispatch (9/18)
Kilgore Has Edge on Kaine with Churchgoers - Washington Times (9/17)
Ex-Kilgore Donor Now Contributing to Kaine - Richmond Times-Dispatch (9/17)
TV Ads Touting Potts for Governor Debut Sunday - Hampton Roads Daily Press/AP (9/16)
Kilgore Slips to Statistical Tie with Kaine - Washington Times (9/16)
Candidates See Higher Ed as Economic Catalyst - WTOP/AP (9/15)
Kilgore Urges Penalties for Employers of Illegals - Washington Times (9/15)
Gov. Candidates Square Off in Separate Debates - Roanoke Times - (9/14)
Abortion Debate Question Leaves Kilgore Struggling for Answer - Daily Press/AP (9/14)
Candidates Warm Up Before Debates - Washington Post (9/13)
Gift Gives Kilgore Fundraising Edge - Richmond Times-Dispatch (9/13)
Kaine Announces Public Safety Plans - Norfolk Virginian-Pilot (9/13)
Kilgore Can't Count On a Lift from Bush - Washington Post (9/12)
Poll Shows Kilgore Ahead of Kaine - Washington Post (9/11)
Kaine, Kilgore Trade Barbs - Richmond Times-Dispatch (9/10)
Kaine Pushes Education Plan with John Edwards - Hampton Roads Daily Press/AP (9/10)
Governor Hopefuls on Stage, but Apart in Alexandria - Richmond Times-Dispatch (9/9)
Kilgore Ad To Scream Around The Track - Washington Post (9/9)
Governor Rivals Wrangle on Schools - Washington Post (9/8)
Kaine Accuses Kilgore of Being Soft on 'Meth' - Richmond Times-Dispatch (9/7)
Kilgore Launches TV Campaign Statewide - Richmond Times-Dispatch (9/6)
Hurricane Katrina Makes Mark on Signs of the Times for Candidates - Roanoke Times (9/6)
Parade Heralds State Politics - Washington Times (9/6)
Kaine to Oil Producers: Hold Line on Gas Prices - Washington Times (9/5)
Blogs' Profile in Races Grows - Richmond Times-Dispatch (9/4)
3 Men, 3 Avenues to Va. Governorship - Washington Post (9/4)
Kilgore Promotes Friendliness Toward Gun Owners - Roanoke Times (8/30)
Lieberman Says He, Kaine 'Independent Democrats' - Richmond Times-Dispatch (8/30)
Kaine to Air New TV Ads Today - Washington Post (8/29)
Tim Kaine: A Man of Conscience & Contradictions - Hampton Roads Daily Press/AP (8/28)
Gubernatorial Hopefuls Use Data to Zero In on Voters - Washington Post (8/28)
'Sportsmen for Kaine' Event Hunts Votes - Roanoke Times (8/27)
Bliley Attacks Kaine's Stint as Mayor - Richmond Times-Dispatch (8/26)
Kilgore Wants 'More Welcoming' Immigration Policies - Richmond Times-Dispatch (8/25)
Kaine to Pitch Doubleheader Debate - Roanoke Times (8/24)
Kilgore Is Urged to Make Testimony Available to Public - Richmond Times-Dispatch (8/24)
State Association Issues Report Cards on Candidates - Norfolk Virginian-Pilot (8/23)
Kilgore Faulted for Gang Remarks - Richmond Times-Dispatch (8/23)
Kilgore Picks Up Support of Former GOP Rival - Washington Times (8/22)
The Education of Russ Potts - Richmond Times-Dispatch (8/22)
AP Interview: Kilgore Wants People to Have Say - Hampton Rds Daily Press/AP (8/21)
Kilgore Tends Votes Down on the Farms - Washington Post (8/20)
Kilgore Visits Murder Site to Tout Anti-Gang Initiatives - WVEC/AP (8/19)
Kaine Discusses Education Plan - Hampton Roads Daily Press (8/18)
Inclusion of Potts Sought in Chamber Debate - Washington Post (8/18)
Kaine Sticks by Ad Firm After Gaffe - Richmond Times-Dispatch (8/17)
NARAL Skips Gubernatorial Endorsement - Washington Post (8/17)
Kaine Pushes His Transportation Plan - Richmond Times-Dispatch (8/16)
Kilgore Unveils Transportation Funding Plans - Roanoke Times (8/15)
Kaine to Hone Education Msg in 'Home Stretch' - Hampton Roads Daily Press (8/13)
Who's Backing Who? - Richmond.com (8/12)
Kilgore Subpoenaed in Civil Case - Richmond Times-Dispatch (8/12)
Voters Put Children First - Hampton Roads Daily Press (8/12)
Governor Hopefuls Agree to TV Debate - Washington Times/AP (8/10)
Kaine Vows to Offer Pre-K to 4-Year-Olds If He’s Elected - Norfolk Virginian-Pilot (8/10)
Kilgore Pulls Day Laborer Debate Into Campaign - Washington Post (8/9)
Kilgore's Campaign Becomes 'a Family Affair' - Washington Times (8/8)
Early in Virginia's Race for Governor, Civility Heads South - Washington Post (8/7)
Poll Puts Kilgore in Lead in Governor's Race - Roanoke Times (8/5)
Kilgore: Raise Private School Grant Funds - Richmond Times-Dispatch (8/4)
Kilgore Cashing in on Bush Fundraiser - Washington Times (8/3)
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