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 worry about election fatigue in high-stakes Virginia special elections
Special elections for a pair of seats in the state legislature could affect the Democratic majority in the state House and state Senate.
What Virginia's special elections tell us about the bigger ballot box battles to come in 2025, 2026
Democrats held onto their narrow majorities in Virginia's legislature as they won two of three special elections on Tuesday in the first ballot box showdowns of 2025, which were seen as a gauge of vot
Virginia special elections are early test of Democratic enthusiasm after Trump victory
Two months after Democrats were locked out of power at the federal level, a pair of special elections in a part of northern Virginia where Donald Trump dramatically improved his performance in November will offer the first signs of how voters view the political landscape as the president-elect prepares to return to office.
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.
Special Elections Leave Democratic Majorities Intact in Virginia
Democrats outperformed Kamala Harris’ showing in three legislative districts but fell short of President Biden’s showing back in 2020.
Virginia special elections test Democratic enthusiasm as Trump takes office
Virginia is holding the first special election of the year in what is being billed as a test for Democratic enthusiasm ahead of the state’s gubernatorial race later this year. Democrats are widely expected to hold a state House and state Senate seat in Loudoun County outside of Washington,
Democrats Win First Election Since Donald Trump's Victory
Virginia Democrats retained majorities in the state Senate and House Tuesday night, in the first election since Trump's November win.
Maddow Blog | Democrats score wins in the first races since Trump’s re-election
Both parties were keeping an eye on Virginia's legislative special elections this week — and Democrats had several reasons to celebrate the results.
New poll for Virginia governor race pits Earle-Sears against Spanberger and Scott
A new poll shows Democratic U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger leading just slightly over Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears ...
West Virginia Dems say they’re filing legal action over de Soto’s vacant seat
The West Virginia Democratic Party says they will be filing legal action after the House voted to vacate Delegate-elect ...
DNC hopeful Chris Jones: It’s time to modernize our Democratic Party
OPINION: Jones, who is running to be vice chair at-large of the national Democratic Party, says while Republicans are ...
Virginia Holds the First Elections of the New Trump Era
Voters are going to the polls on Tuesday in three special elections for the legislature that will serve as barometers of ...
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Democratic legislators seek to delay Virginia's school accountability system
Legislators in Virginia’s House and Senate will seek to delay the state’s new school accountability system that is set to go ...
West Virginia House ousts member-elect after threat to kill fellow members
Gov.-elect Patrick Morrisey will have the opportunity to appoint someone to this newly vacant seat after he is inaugurated ...
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Virginia Democratic Lawmakers Reintroduce Marijuana Sales Legalization Bill That GOP Governor Vetoed Last Year
A pair of Democrats in Virginia’s Senate and House of Delegates have reintroduced legislation that would regulate the ...