Republicans serve in public office at the Federal, state, and local levels. We support candidates and their campaigns at all levels and we encourage any Republican voter who is qualified and interested to seek public office.
Who's my Legislator?
To find out who your representatives are visit the General Assembly's "Who's My Legislator" website.
Republicans in Federal office
Executive Branch
Opposition Party in control of the Executive Branch since Jan 20, 2021.
Immediate Past President:
45th President of the United States
Donald J. Trump (R)
Jan 20, 2017 - Jan 20, 2021
Immediate Past Vice President of the United States
Mike Pence (R)
Jan 20, 2017 - Jan 20, 2021
Legislative Branch
U.S. Senate
Both of Virginia's Senate seats are currently held by Democrats.
Next Election: November 5, 2024
U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Congressional District of Virginia
The City of Franklin is entirely located within the boundaries of the 3rd Congressional District*.
This seat is currently held by Democrat Incumbent Bobby Scott.
Next Election: November 8, 2022
4th Congressional District of Virginia
Southampton County is entirely located within the boundaries of the 4th Congressional District*.
This seat is currently held by Democrat Incumbent Don McEachin.
Next Election: November 8, 2022
*District boundaries affecting voters in the City of Franklin and Southampton County may change due to redistricting in 2021.
Republicans in State Office
Executive Branch
Office of the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia
The incumbent is currently a Democrat.
Next Election: November 2, 2021
Currently Filed Candidates seeking the Republican Nomination (As of 1/27/2021):
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Senator Amanda Chase, State Senate District 11
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Delegate Kirk Cox, House of Delegates District 66
- Sergio de la Peña, former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense
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Merle Rutledge, Jr., Advocate for Small Government
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Kurt Santini, U.S. Army Veteran
- Pete Snyder; Entrepreneur and Marketing Executive, Philanthropist / Founder of Virginia 30 Day Fund
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Glenn Youngkin, Businessman
Republicans will nominate a candidate for the 2021 gubernatorial election by Party Convention.
Republican Party of Virginia Convention: Details TBD
Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia
The incumbent is currently a Democrat.
Next Election: November 2, 2021
Currently Filed Candidates seeking the Republican Nomination (As of 2/7/2021):
- Puneet Ahluwalia, Business Consultant
- Lance Allen, Security Company Executive
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Delegate Glenn Davis, 84th House of Delegates District
- Tim Hugo, Former State Delegate
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Winsome Sears; Former State Delegate, Entrepreneur, and Veteran
Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Virginia
The incumbent is currently a Democrat.
Next Election: November 2, 2021
Currently Filed Candidates seeking the Republican Nomination (As of 2/7/2021):
- Leslie Haley, Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors (Midlothian District)
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Delegate Jason Miyares, 82nd House of Delegates District
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Chuck Smith, Attorney
Legislative Branch - Virginia General Assembly
Virginia State Senate
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Senator John A. Cosgrove, State Senate District 14
State Senate District 18 is currently held by a Democrat.
Virginia House of Delegates
House of Delegates District 75 is currently held by a Democrat.
James Spivey appointed as Unit Representative to the 75th Legislative District Committee
Candidate Seeking Republican Nomination (As of 2/1/2021):
Next Election: November 2, 2021
Republicans in Local Office
Combined Services
The Clerk of Court, Commonwealth's Attorney, and Sheriff's Office are shared between both the City of Franklin and Southampton County. All three of these offices are currently held by Democrats.
City of Franklin
The office of Mayor is currently held by a Democrat. City Council is technically independent however at least 3/6 seats are held by Democrats, including one by the local Democrat Committee Chairman.
Southampton County
4/7 seats of the Southampton County Board of Supervisors are held by Republicans.
Each Town within Southampton County elects its own Mayors and Town Councils.