Virginia, Democrats and Trump

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.
Virginia Democrats keep control of Statehouse in first elections after Trump win
Virginia Democrats preserved their Statehouse majority on Tuesday in the first test of voters’ energy since President-elect Donald Trump’s win in November, which left many party members across the country reckoning with their losses in federal elections.
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’s special elections test party strength before 2025 Governor’s race
The contests could either reinforce Democratic majorities in the state legislature or signal a shift toward GOP momentum ahead of the state’s high profile 2025 gubernatorial race.
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.
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.
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.
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West Virginia Dems say they’re filing legal action over de Soto’s vacant seat
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DNC hopeful Chris Jones: It’s time to modernize our Democratic Party
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Virginia Holds the First Elections of the New Trump Era
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West Virginia House ousts member-elect after threat to kill fellow members
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Virginia special elections test Democratic enthusiasm as Trump takes office
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Virginia Democrats fear Trump’s a threat to contraception, promise protection with new bill
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