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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.
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
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.
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.
Virginia Democrats keep control of Statehouse in first elections after Trump win
Voters in northern and central Virginia will vote in special elections to fill two vacancies in the state senate and an open seat in the House of Delegates
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Virginia’s state legislative special elections
Virginia voters will begin the new year filling state Senate and House vacancies on Tuesday in a trio of special elections that could determine control of the narrowly divided chambers.
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.
Democrats retain control of Virginia legislature in special elections
Democrats held on to the Loudoun House and Senate seats, while Republicans retained a Senate post in central Virginia, according to the Associated Press.

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