The 2017 Virginia Attorney General election was held on November 7, 2017. The incumbent attorney general, Democrat Mark Herring, was expected to run for governor, but announced he would run for re-election instead. As only Herring and Republican John Adams qualified for their respective party primaries, the two automatically became their parties' nominees. In the general election, Herring defeated Adams to win a second term as Attorney General of Virginia.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Mark Herring, incumbent Attorney General
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- John Adams, Navy veteran, McGuire Woods partner, former law clerk for Clarence Thomas, former Assistant United States Attorney and White House aide
Failed to qualify
- Chuck Smith, former chair of the Republican Party of Virginia Beach, candidate for VA-03 and candidate for Virginia Beach City Council
Withdrawn
- Rob Bell, state delegate and candidate in 2013
Declined
- Bill Stanley, state senator
Polling
General election
Candidates
- John Adams, Republican nominee
- Mark Herring, incumbent attorney general, Democratic nominee
Endorsements
Polling
Polls
Results
By congressional district
Herring won five of 11 congressional districts, including one that was represented by a Republican.
See also
- 2017 Virginia elections
- 2017 Virginia gubernatorial election
- 2017 Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election
- 2017 United States gubernatorial elections
References
External links
Official campaign websites
- Mark Herring for Attorney General
- John Adams for Attorney General
- Chuck Smith for Attorney General
