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Democrats widen majority in Virginia state House to maintain legislative control

Virginia state Democrats have maintained control of the state House, widening their narrow majority and ensuring continued unified control of state government heading into the 2026 midterms. Democrats ... Read More

Democrats sweep three major races in Virginia; pick up 13 seats in House of Delegates

WASHINGTON - It was a big night for Democrats in Virginia. Not only did the Democratic candidates sweep the state's three major races — governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general — the party ... Read More

Blue wave rebuilds the House: Democrats soar to at least 64 seats in Virginia

Suburban surge and abortion-rights messaging fuel sweeping gains as GOP bid to retake chamber falls flat, signaling a shifting electoral map ahead of 2026. Read More

Democrats Poised To Keep Control Of Virginia House Of Delegates

The control of state-level legislative bodies increasingly serves as a temperature check of how folks feel about the federal government. Read More

Democrats expand majority in Virginia House of Delegates, building on statewide wins

The projected state House wins smooth over Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger's chances for advancing her agenda upon being sworn into office. Democrats Ghazala Hashmi and Jay Jones also won races for the ... Read More

Virginia Democrats prepare to reshape US House districts in counter to Trump’s redistricting push

Virginia Democrats are taking steps to redraw their state’s US House districts, hoping to boost the party’s chances in next year’s midterm elections and counter President Donald Trump’s push for more ... Read More

Virginia Democrats Plan to Redraw House Maps in Redistricting Push

The surprise move could give Democrats two or three additional House seats and is likely to scramble the last couple weeks of campaigning ahead of the Nov. 4 election. By Reid J. Epstein Reid J. Read More

Virginia Democrats plan effort to redraw the state's congressional maps

Virginia Democratic lawmakers are planning an effort to redraw their congressional maps to boost their party ahead of next year's midterm elections, adding an unexpected state to the country’s ongoing ... Read More

Election 2025 results: Mamdani elected NYC mayor, Democrats win big in Virginia, New Jersey, California

In Virginia, former Rep. Abigail Spanberger will win the race for governor, the NBC News Decision Desk projects, becoming the first woman elected to lead the commonwealth. She defeated Republican Lt. Read More