BREAKING UPDATE: Democrats secured the required seats to maintain its control of the Virginia Senate and regain a majority in the House of Delegates, NewsNation / Decision Desk HQ projects. GOP Gov. Glenn Youngkin had made it a priority to try and secure Republican control over both chambers of state legislature during this campaign season.
Senate results
House of Delegates results
Original story: (NewsNation) — Virginia voters will cast their ballots for all state-level positions, including all seats in the House of Delegates and the state Senate.
All 40 state Senate seats and 100 state House seats will be on the ballot, but the balance of power will likely be determined by a handful of competitive districts in northern Virginia near Washington, D.C., central Virginia near Richmond and southeast Virginia in the Hampton Roads area.
Republicans hope to gain full control of the legislature and clear a path for Gov. Glenn Youngkin to enact his proposals on abortion, education, taxes and other key policy priorities. Democrats seek to maintain control of at least one chamber and possibly flip the other to continue to serve as a check against Youngkin’s agenda.
While Youngkin is not yet up for reelection, the contest is seen by many as a referendum on his conservative policies.
In 2021, Republicans won a narrow 52-48 majority in the House of Delegates and swept every statewide constitutional office. Meanwhile, Democrats hold a slim 22-17 majority in the state Senate. An additional state Senate seat most recently held by a Republican is vacant.
Polls close at 7 p.m. ET Tuesday. As counties begin reporting results, the maps below will be updated.