Led by Abigail Spanberger’s win for governor, Virginia Democrats swept contests for three statewide offices and expanded their power in the House of Delegates.
Democrats are celebrating a dominant victory in Virginia, sweeping the races for governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general.
The results of the referendum election are provided to the city’s General Assembly delegation whether or not the City Council passes a resolution. But several council members requested the
Virginia's biggest counties delivered Spanberger's double-digit victory, which saw her making strong gains in suburban areas.
The amount of voters who used same day registration this election doubled when compared to the last odd-year election.
Abigail Spanberger defeated Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears to become the first woman to lead Virginia.
Beals also noted a polling location change in Newport News, Virginia, after a driver crashed their vehicle into a planned voting location at Ivy Farms Community of Faith Church over the weekend. The building was condemned, and the polling location was moved to South Morrison Family Education Center.
In the Surry County Board of Supervisors race last week, 19-year-old Cameran Drew took on his favorite high school teacher and mentor, Kenneth Bell.
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey took to Facebook Wednesday, following Tuesday’s election results, with a message directed at residents of neighboring Virginia.