[1] To date there have been no female governors of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and all first spouses have been first ladies.

[3] The position of the first lady is not an elected one, carries no official duties, and receives no salary.

Since 1813, the role of the first lady includes serving as the host of the Executive Mansion.

[4] She organizes and attends official ceremonies and functions of state either along with, or in place of, the governor.

It is common for the governor's spouse to select specific, non-political, causes to promote.