<P> Primary elections took place on June 13 , 2017 . Virginia utilizes an open primary , in which registered voters are allowed to vote in either party 's primary election . The Democratic Party nominated Ralph Northam and the Republican Party nominated Ed Gillespie . The Libertarian Party nominated Cliff Hyra by convention on May 6 , 2017 . </P>
<P> Primary elections took place on June 13 , 2017 . Virginia utilizes an open primary , in which registered voters are allowed to vote in either party 's primary election . The Democratic Party nominated Ralph Northam and the Republican Party nominated Ed Gillespie . The Libertarian Party nominated Cliff Hyra by convention on May 6 , 2017 . </P>
who is running for governor of virginia as the democratic candidate
who is running for governor of virginia as the democratic candidate
Ralph Northam
Ralph Northam