2009 Virginia gubernatorial election
The 2009 Virginia gubernatorial election took place in Virginia on November 3, 2009. The incumbent Governor, Democrat Tim Kaine, was not eligible to run due to term limits established by the Virginia Constitution, though others in the state's executive branch were not restricted. Republican Bob McDonnell was elected as Governor as part of a Republican sweep. Republican Bill Bolling was reelected as lieutenant governor, and Republican Ken Cuccinelli was elected as attorney general. The winners were inaugurated on January 16, 2010, and served until January 11, 2014.
Image: Bob Mc Donnell (4379673749) (cropped) (cropped)
Image: Creigh Deeds in Arlington, Virginia (cropped)
State Senator Creigh Deeds (campaign article)
Former State Delegate Brian Moran
Robert Francis McDonnell is an American politician, attorney, businessman, academic administrator, and former military officer who served as the 71st governor of Virginia from 2010 to 2014. He is a member of the Republican Party.
McDonnell in 2010
McDonnell at his inauguration as Governor
Gov. McDonnell speaks with a U.S. Coast Guard after a military appreciation proclamation ceremony
McDonnell speaking at the 2012 Conservative Political Action Committee