Democrats managed to increase their majority in the Virginia House of Delegates, moving from 51 to 64 seats (with one race still undecided as of 11 p.m.) as voters turned out Tuesday in a pivotal election for control of the chamber.

Del. Nadarius Clark, a Democrat, wins after facing a challenge from Republican Felisha R.L. Storm for the House District 84 seat.

Measures on abortion rights, marriage equality, redistricting and more hung on the balance as voters decided on control of the state’s lower chamber.

RICHMOND, Va. -- Democrat Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia governor’s race Tuesday, defeating Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears to give Democrats a key victory heading into the 2026 midterm elections and make history as the first woman ever to lead the commonwealth.

Longtime incumbent Rob Bloxom, Jr., 62, is poised to win the House District 100 race. Bloxom, a Republican, faced a challenge from Liz Richardson, 34, a Democrat. He has served in the House of Delegates since 2014. The district encompasses portions of Virginia Beach as well as Accomack County and Northampton County on the Eastern Shore.