Virginia

Virginia Governor: Abigail Spanberger (Democratic)
Virginia Population: 8.88 million
Virginia U.S. Senators: 2 U.S. Senators
Virginia U.S. House Members: 11 U.S. House members

Virginia became the 10th state on June 25, 1788. Its civic profile includes Jamestown, the founding era, slavery, the Civil War, federal employment, ports, military communities, farms, universities, Northern Virginia suburbs, and Appalachian counties. Public decisions about schools, transportation, housing, public safety, water, health care, and economic development often reflect the state’s long history and sharp regional contrasts. This profile helps readers locate Virginia representation and official government resources while keeping both history and present-day growth in view.