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United States Senate election in Virginia, 2018
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Nominee Tim Kaine
Party Democratic Republican
Incumbent U.S. senator

Tim Kaine
Democratic



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The 2018 United States Senate election in Virginia will take place on November 6, 2018, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the Commonwealth of Virginia, concurrently with other elections to the U.S. Senate, elections to the United States House of Representatives, and various state and local elections. Incumbent Democratic Senator Tim Kaine is running for reelection to a second term.

Virginia Republicans' central committee voted 45 to 35 to select the Republican nominee for Senate by a primary rather than a convention. Republicans hope to use the primary to allow more people to more extensively test the candidates' organizational and fundraising abilities and to give the party a trove of fresh voter information. Because Kaine will likely face no primary opponent, it is expected that there will probably be more Democrats than usual voting in the Republican primary.[1]

Matt Waters received the Libertarian Party nomination on March 10, 2018. He is petitioning to get ballot access for the November election. He must meet the requirements by 7:00 pm June 12.[2]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

Failed to Qualify

Declined

Endorsements

Nick Freitas
U.S. Senators
U.S. Representatives
U.S. Governors
State Senators
State Delegates
Local Officials
Notable Individuals
Party Leadership
  • Morton Blackwell, Republican National Committeeman for Virginia[49]
  • Kishore Thota, Chairman of the Young Republican Federation of Virginia[50]
Organizations
News Publications
  • Arlington Sun Gazette[58]
  • The Reagan Batallion[59]
Corey Stewart
Notable individuals
E.W. Jackson
Cabinet-level officials
U.S. Governors
Statewide Office Holders
Local Officials
  • Suzy Kelly, Chesapeake City Councilwoman, Chairman of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, CEO of Jo-Kell
Notable individuals
Organizations

Polling

Poll source Date(s)
administered 		Sample
size 		Margin
of error 		Corey
Stewart 		E.W.
Jackson 		Nick
Freitas 		Other Undecided
Atlantic Media & Research (R-Stewart) May 14–18, 2018 355 ± 5.2% 32% 5% 9% – –
Christopher Newport University February 5–28, 2018 422 ± 2.5% 16% 7% 6% 5%[67] 66%

Results

Republican primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Nick Freitas
Republican E.W. Jackson
Republican Corey Stewart
Total votes

Libertarian Candidate

Candidate

Declared

Endorsements

Matt Waters
Party Leadership
  • Bill Redpath, Libertarian National Committeeman, former Treasurer and former Chairman of the Libertarian National Committee[69]
  • Carla Howell, Political Director of the Libertarian Party[69]

General election

Predictions

Source Ranking As of
The Cook Political Report[70] Solid D December 15, 2017
Rothenberg Political Report[71] Solid D January 5, 2017
Sabato's Crystal Ball[72] Safe D February 7, 2018

Polling

with Nick Freitas
Poll source Date(s)
administered 		Sample
size 		Margin
of error 		Tim
Kaine (D) 		Nick
Freitas (R) 		Other Undecided
Roanoke College May 20–30, 2018 555 ± 4.2% 45% 30% – 25%
Christopher Newport University February 5–28, 2018 1,562 ± 2.5% 56% 33% 1% 10%
with E.W. Jackson
Poll source Date(s)
administered 		Sample
size 		Margin
of error 		Tim
Kaine (D) 		E.W.
Jackson (R) 		Other Undecided
Roanoke College May 20–30, 2018 555 ± 4.2% 45% 30% – 25%
Christopher Newport University February 5–28, 2018 1,562 ± 2.5% 56% 32% 1% 11%
with Corey Stewart
Poll source Date(s)
administered 		Sample
size 		Margin
of error 		Tim
Kaine (D) 		Corey
Stewart (R) 		Other Undecided
Roanoke College May 20–30, 2018 555 ± 4.2% 44% 33% – 23%
Christopher Newport University February 5–28, 2018 1,562 ± 2.5% 56% 32% 1% 11%
University of Mary Washington September 5–12, 2017 562 LV ± 5.2% 53% 36% – 7%
867 RV ± 4.1% 54% 39% 1% 4%

See also

References

  1. ^ Times-Dispatch, GRAHAM MOOMAW Richmond. "Divided Virginia GOP committee chooses primary to decide Kaine challenger for 2018 U.S. Senate race". Richmond.com. Retrieved December 10, 2017.
  2. ^ "Virginia Libertarians Nominate Candidate for U.S. Senate - Bearing Drift". March 11, 2018.
  3. ^ "Tim Kaine kicks off Senate re-election bid, says he plans to win 'the economic argument'". Richmond.com. April 2, 2018. Retrieved April 2, 2018.
  4. ^ Portnoy, Jenna (December 9, 2017). "Del. Nick Freitas jumps into GOP field to challenge Sen. Tim Kaine in 2018". The Washington Post. Retrieved December 10, 2017.
  5. ^ Portnoy, Jenna (December 11, 2017). "E.W. Jackson announces U.S. Senate campaign, attacks Corey Stewart". The Washington Post. Retrieved December 11, 2017.
  6. ^ Wilson, Patrick (July 12, 2017). "Corey Stewart to announce run for U.S. Senate on Thursday, sources say". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
  7. ^ Martin, Jeanine (February 14, 2018). "Fifth Republican files for Senate–Updated".
  8. ^ "Committee/Candidate Search". classic.fec.gov.
  9. ^ Portnoy, Jenna (February 13, 2018). "Adviser to Trump campaign files to run as a Republican against Sen. Kaine". The Washington Post. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
  10. ^ "Veteran of 20 years, Ivan Raiklin, announces U.S. Senate run". SalemTimes-register.com. November 16, 2017. Retrieved December 10, 2017.
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  13. ^ a b c d e f Severns, Maggie (November 6, 2016). "Fiorina tops GOP list for potential Virginia Senate contest". Politico. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
  14. ^ a b c Schapiro, Jeff E. (July 30, 2016). "Kaine VP bid fully nationalizes Va. politics". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
  15. ^ Butler, Ryan (October 25, 2016). "Gilmore Considering Senate Run if Clinton, Kaine Elected". The Loudoun Tribune. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
  16. ^ Cain, Andrew (November 11, 2016). "Forbes a candidate for Trump's Navy secretary, Wittman considers his options". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
  17. ^ Kaczynski, Andrew (September 8, 2017). "Virginia Senate race: Carly Fiorina rules out run, Jim Gilmore 'considering' candidacy". CNN. Retrieved September 8, 2017.
  18. ^ "Shak Hill Announces Candidacy for VA 10th District Congressman". Fairfax Free Citizen. August 2, 2016. Retrieved August 9, 2016.
  19. ^ a b "I'm totally helping Corey, this'll be fun". July 14, 2017.
  20. ^ JohnFredericksShow (April 27, 2017). "Bob McDonnell, Former Governor of Virginia: I'm Not Running For U.S. Senate In '18" – via YouTube.
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  22. ^ akoma@insidenova.com, Alex Koma. "More Republicans to join Stewart in '18 Senate primary".
  23. ^ "UVA Law School on Twitter".
  24. ^ a b "Rand Paul endorses "liberty Republican" Nick Freitas to challenge Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine". Rare.us. January 5, 2018.
  25. ^ "I'm excited to announce that Ron Paul has endorsed my run for U.S. Senate!". March 1, 2018 – via Facebook.
  26. ^ https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVA/photos/a.709124599156058.1073741830.706414369427081/1640855379316304/?type=3&theater
  27. ^ "Nick Freitas". www.facebook.com.
  28. ^ "Endorsements". Nick4Senate.com. Retrieved December 10, 2017.
  29. ^ "David Suetterlein on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved January 2, 2018.
  30. ^ "Virginia State Senator Bill DeSteph Endorses Nick Freitas for U.S. Senate". February 27, 2018.
  31. ^ Mark Obenshain. "It's a real treat to have my friend and US Senate candidate @NickForVA in the Shenandoah Valley tonight. Nick Freitas will be a great Senator!". Twitter.
  32. ^ a b "A state lawmaker gives Corey Stewart competition for GOP Senate nomination". March 9, 2018.
  33. ^ "Delegate Mike Webert joins the Republican line-up supporting #Nick4Senate! #LibertyRising". Twitter.com. February 2, 2018.
  34. ^ "Delegate Jason Miyares joins the long list of Republicans, like Senator Rand Paul and Virginia Senator Bryce Reeves, endorsing my run for U.S. Senate". Facebook.com. February 26, 2018.
  35. ^ "U.S. Senate Candidate Nick Freitas Announces New Wave of Endorsements". Nick Freitas for U.S. Senate. May 17, 2018.
  36. ^ "Our campaign is proud to announce an endorsement from Woodstock Mayor Jeremy D. McCleary. Thank you, Mayor! #Nick4Senate #LibertyRising". Twitter.com. January 16, 2018.
  37. ^ a b "Freitas announces U.S. Senate bid against Kaine". Culpeper Star-Exponent. December 11, 2017.
  38. ^ "Exclusive: Freitas Receives New Endorsement Out Of Fluvanna County". rwmartinez.com. December 11, 2017.
  39. ^ "I'm glad to announce that Bishop Leon Benjamin has endorsed my campaign for U.S. Senate. #LibertyRising #Nick4Senate". Twitter.com. February 12, 2018.
  40. ^ Cassandra Fairbanks. "Dear VA, please get rid of Tim Kaine by voting @NickForVA tomorrow instead of that other guy". Twitter.
  41. ^ Charlie Kirk. "He has my full support!". Twitter.
  42. ^ a b "After bruising losses, Republicans gather in Hot Springs to find path out of wilderness". News Leader. December 9, 2017.
  43. ^ "Cliff Maloney Jr. on Twitter".
  44. ^ https://twitter.com/AP4Liberty/status/999114752906465281
  45. ^ Erich Reimer. "Tomorrow I'll be voting for @NickForVA, a patriot who served over a decade in the US Army, including in the Special Forces/Green Berets in Iraq, as VA's GOP US Senate nominee". Twitter.
  46. ^ https://twitter.com/KyleKashuv/status/1002255671826550785. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  47. ^ https://twitter.com/KelleyAshbyPaul/status/1005526879615451137
  48. ^ "Endorsement: Nick Freitas For U.S. Senator From Virginia". ConservativeHQ.com. June 11, 2018.
  49. ^ "A state lawmaker gives Corey Stewart competition for GOP Senate nomination". Washington Post. March 9, 2018.
  50. ^ "For The First Time Ever, A Majority Of Virginia's Young Republicans Federation Members Endorse GOP Primary Candidate, Nick Freitas". April 25, 2018.
  51. ^ Cook, William. "Press Release". Facebook.com. Retrieved January 2, 2018.
  52. ^ "FreedomWorks for America Endorses Nick Freitas in the Virginia Senate Race". FreedomWorks. April 10, 2018.
  53. ^ "The National Association for Gun Rights PAC has endorsed my race for U.S. Senate because they know I'm the only candidate with a proven record of fighting back the gun-grabbing Left. #LibertyRising". Twitter.
  54. ^ "Stewart Snubbed: NRA endorses Nick Freitas in U.S. Senate primary race". InsideNoVA. May 10, 2018.
  55. ^ "The Republican Liberty Caucus Endorses Nick Freitas". Republican Liberty Caucus. May 4, 2018.
  56. ^ https://twitter.com/TrumpStudents/status/1001290042604707840. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  57. ^ "Americans for Prosperity endorses Nick Freitas in Virginia Senate GOP primary". Washington Times. June 5, 2018.
  58. ^ "Sun Gazette endorsement: Freitas is only viable choice for Arlington GOP". Insidenova.com. May 31, 2018.
  59. ^ https://twitter.com/ReaganBattalion/status/1003698981552181255. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  60. ^ Stewart, Corey. "Pleased to announce @JerryFalwellJr's support. He was instrumental in electing @realDonaldTrump. Falwell's endorsement is proof positive conservative Republicans will take back Virginia in 2018". Twitter.com. Retrieved December 10, 2017.
  61. ^ https://www.facebook.com/CoreyStewartVA/videos/2235749353108559/. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  62. ^ https://www.facebook.com/groups/VirginiaWomenForTrump/. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  63. ^ "E.W. Jackson". www.facebook.com.
  64. ^ "Huckabee Endorses Jackson". Jackson for US Senate. April 10, 2018.
  65. ^ "E.W. Jackson". www.facebook.com.
  66. ^ "FRC Action PAC Announces Endorsement of E.W. Jackson to U.S. Congress". Family Research Council Action PAC. May 15, 2018.
  67. ^ Ivan Raiklin* 1%, Other 4%. *Failed to qualify.
  68. ^ "Waters to Seek Nomination for US Senate". Standard News Wire. February 21, 2018. Retrieved March 10, 2018.
  69. ^ a b "Browse Receipts - FEC.gov". FEC.gov.
  70. ^ "2018 Senate Race Ratings". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved December 15, 2017.
  71. ^ "2018 Senate Ratings". The Rothenberg Political Report. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
  72. ^ "Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball  » 2018 Ratings Changes". www.centerforpolitics.org.

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