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News in English (USA) / 05.11.2025 / 09:00

Democrats Achieve Historic Victory in Virginia House of Delegates

In a significant political shift, Democrats have reclaimed control of the Virginia House of Delegates, achieving a historic victory with at least 64 seats secured, including a clean sweep of all 30 seats in Northern Virginia. The unofficial results indicate that Democrats flipped 13 seats statewide, reinforcing their legislative power and signaling a strong mandate from voters. With key races across the state, including crucial contests in Northern and Central Virginia, the election results highlight the effectiveness of Democratic strategies in expanding their majority. Political analysts view this outcome as pivotal for safeguarding abortion and LGBTQ+ rights in the state. The results reflect a remarkable turnout and heightened public engagement in this election cycle.
Virginia Mercury, VPM, Politico, The Washington Post, WSLS, WTOP, cbs19news.com, National Democratic Redistricting Committee, WRIC ABC 8News, The Progress Index