Commonwealth of Virginia

The Governors of Virginia

Governors of Virginia serve a single four-year term as allowed by the Constitution of Virginia. A governor can be re-elected by popular vote again only after a break in service. Mills Godwin, Jr. achieved that feat most recently by serving from 1966-70 and again from 1974-78. To learn more about the distinguished men who have served in this office, click on the appropriate picture below, or view a comprehensive text listing of Virginia's Governors.
Governor's Mansion

Governor Jim Gilmore

Governor Jim Gilmore
Republican

Gov Allen

George Allen
1994-1998
Republican

Gov Wilder

L. Douglas Wilder
1990-1994
Democrat

Gov Baliles

Gerald L. Baliles
1986-1990
Democrat

Gov Robb

Charles S. Robb
1982-1986
Democrat

Gov Dalton

John N. Dalton
1978-1982
Republican

Gov Godwin

Mills E. Godwin, Jr.
1974-1978
Republican

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