The two leading candidates for governor in Virginia both want to abolish the state’s unpopular personal property tax on vehicles, commonly known as the "car tax." Winsome Earle-Sears announces her intention to run for governor of Virginia during an event at Chick's Oyster Bar in Virginia Beach on Sept. 5, 2024. Winsome Earle-Sears officially launched an "Axe the Tax" campaign last week, declaring she will eliminate the car tax entirely. Why you should care:Public resentment is high: 67% of Virginians support repealing the car tax. Last year when Virginia looked at repealing the car tax, the estimated price tag was upwards of $3 billion a year, the Times-Dispatch reported.