Former Richmond mayor Levar Stoney conceded the lieutenant governor race to State Sen. Ghazala Hashmi Wednesday morning. Why it matters: Both the GOP and Democratic ballots in November are now set to be among the most historically diverse tickets in Virginia history.

Senator Ghazala Hashmi secured the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor of Virginia, marking a historic milestone as the first Muslim and Indian-American nominated for a statewide office. She narrowly defeated five other candidates.

Ghazala Hashmi has declared victory in Virginia's 2025 primary election for the Lieutenant Governor's race after Levar Stoney conceded.