2017 Presidential election

The 2017 U.S. presidential election was actually a special election held in Virginia, not a regular presidential contest, to fill the governor's seat after the previous governor resigned. Democrat Ralph Northam narrowly won against Republican Ed Gillespie. In the broader context, the 2016 presidential election, held earlier that year, saw Donald Trump elected as President, which had significant political and social impacts. The 2017 Virginia race reflected national political tensions, with heightened debates over issues like immigration, healthcare, and social justice. It was a significant contest demonstrating the fluctuating political landscape and voter engagement at the state level.