The Results Are In: Virginia Cannabis, Here We Come

The 2025 Virginia Election Points To Cannabis

Yes, you read that right, even though this isn’t a midterm year or general election year, there were still elections across the country. And arguably none have been more pivotal for cannabis than the Virginia gubernatorial race.

Cannabis Supporter Abigail Spanberger Wins

Governor Glenn Youngkin has single-handedly stalled the adult-use cannabis rollout in Virginia since taking office in 2022 through multiple vetoes. He’s said cannabis legalization “would endanger Virginians, especially children.”

At last, these days of cannabis fear-mongering are over. Abigail Spanberger, a former Congresswomen from the 7th district, was elected to serve as the next Governor and replace the term-limited Youngkin. This is fantastic news for the long-frustrated cannabis industry in Virginia given Spanberger’s longstanding support of cannabis. She’s received an A-rating as a Congresswoman from NORML and has said, “We need a formalized, legal, emerging cannabis market.”

What This Means: Plan Your Cannabis Business Now

It’s time to get ready for adult-use cannabis in Virginia! This means planning your cannabis business right now. One of the most important things we stress in cannabis is the first mover advantage. Those who prepare and plan accordingly are the ones who more readily succeed.

Get Full-Service Support From Canna Advisors

While we wait for formal cannabis legislation in Virginia, now is the ideal time to begin business development and financial model planning. Today is the best day to reach out to Canna Advisors to get a head start on what we anticipate to be pent up demand for a marketplace in desperate need of long-awaited adult-use action. Our decades of experience supporting cannabis businesses across the United States can help you avoid future pitfalls and incredible competition.

Contact our team of Virginia consultants or a book an hourly consultation now.