What Virginia's special elections tell us about the bigger ballot box battles to come in 2025, 2026
Virginia Democrats keep control of Statehouse in first elections after Trump win
Democrats hold on to open state legislature seats in Virginia special elections
Virginia elections signal no major shift in voter sentiment in a state watched closely for clues
There were no surprises in Virginia’s three special elections this week, but that won't stop political observers from looking for clues about voter sentiment in the first official election since President Donald Trump's sweeping victories in November.
Tie in Virginia governor’s race sees Spanberger up one point over Earle-Sears
The latest Emerson College Polling/ the Hill results just released have Democrat Abigail Spanberger edging Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears 42% to 41%. The margin of error is plus or minus three points. Earle-Sears and the former House member have been locked in a tie for months.
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 special elections add new faces, but leave General Assembly balance intact
Three newly elected lawmakers are set to join the Virginia General Assembly after winning special elections on Tuesday, but their victories leave the balance of power in the closely divided legislature unchanged.
Is 45 days too long? Political fight begins over Virginia’s early voting period
Virginia’s 45-day period of early in-person voting before an election, one of the longest in the nation, could be significantly shortened under legislation rolled out by Republican Del. Chad Green.
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.
Tuesday's special elections in Virginia could give early insight into governor race, 2026 midterms
Three special elections Tuesday in Virginia could prove an early bellwether in the 2025 governor's race there as well as the 2026 midterms.
Key elections to watch in 2025
The 2024 election may be over, but the electoral hamster wheel will keep on spinning in 2025. In the past, elections that occur the year after a presidential race have often presented opportunities for the party that lost the White House to make gains or hold onto power in places it already controls, and 2025 is no different.
Virginia Democrats maintain narrow legislative majorities after special election wins
Democrats won a pair of special legislative elections in Virginia Tuesday, allowing the party to maintain their narrow majorities in both chambers.
New poll for Virginia governor race pits Earle-Sears against Spanberger and Scott
A new Mason-Dixon shows Democratic U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger leading just slightly over Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears in a close gubernatorial race. The poll also shows Democratic
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 political energy for both parties.