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Virginia State Legislature Special Election Results
Three special elections in Virginia will determine which party holds control of the State Senate and House of Delegates. Democrats are favored in two of the districts, both in Loudoun County, a Washington suburb. Republicans are favored to hold a rural State Senate seat west of Richmond.
Democrats worry about election fatigue in high-stakes Virginia special elections
Tuesday is Election Day in Loudoun County, Virginia, for two seats that will likely stay with Democrats but could flip control of the commonwealth’s upper chamber if an upset occurs, and Democrats are not taking any chances.
Virginia Democrats maintain narrow legislative majorities after special election wins
Democrats won a pair of special legislative elections in Virginia Tuesday, allowing the party to maintain their narrow majorities in both chambers.
Loudoun County special elections could shake up state legislature
Voters cast ballots in portions of Loudoun County for two special elections Tuesday. Early voting has happened for weeks.
Virginia Democrats win two seats in special election
Democrat JJ Singh defeated Republican Ram Venkatachalam in the House’s 26th District election. With over 95% of the vote counted, Singh led Venkatachalam 61.6% to 38.4%, according to the New York Times. Singh’s victory ensured the party would control the state House, giving the Democrats a slim lead over the GOP, 51-49.
Democrats Prevail in Virginia Races, the First Elections Since Trump’s Win
The party held onto two key seats in Loudoun County that will allow them to maintain control of the state’s legislature.
Democrats hold Virginia state House seat in closely watched special election
Democrat JJ Singh has defeated Republican Ram Venkatachalam in the special election for the Virginia state House’s 26th District, according to Decision Desk HQ. The seat was formerly held by Del. Kannan Srinivasan (D),
Opinion
Virginia special elections suggest no major political shift since November
The special elections for three legislative seats, which took place a day after the Northern Virginia region was hit with a snowstorm that likely affected Election Day turnout, suggest that voters haven’t experienced any major political shifts since November.
Loudoun County voters head to polls for key Virginia special elections
Voters cast ballots in portions of Loudoun County for two special elections Tuesday.  Early voting has happened for weeks. A House and Senate seat are up for grabs as the Virginia legislature gears up for its 2025 session.
Democrat Kannan Srinivasan wins District 32 Senate seat in special election
Democrat Kannan Srinivasan won District 32 in the special elections for Loudoun County's Virginia Senate, according to the ...
Virginia elections signal no major shift in voter sentiment in a state watched closely for clues
Virginia's three special elections this week garnered national attention as Democrats protected their slim statehouse ...