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Election Day blog: Democrats win Virginia State Senate, House of Delegates

By: Julia Varnier , Sammi Bilitz , Heather Eckstine , Brianna Lanham , Madeline Miller , Kelsey Jones

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HAMPTON ROADS, Va. — Election results for Virginia are continuing to come in.

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Wednesday, Nov. 8

6 a.m.
Some closely-watched races are still too close to call, including the district 24 race between Monty Mason (D) and Danny Diggs (R). Diggs declared victory on Election Day, although votes were still being counted. As of 6 a.m. still about 1,000 votes separated the two candidates.

Mason has yet to concede — he released a statement Tuesday night saying the race was too close to call and that the tallying of votes will continue as he looks forward to the final result.

I am truly humbled by the voters of the 24th District for putting your faith in me as your next State Senator. I could not have done this without each and every one of you. pic.twitter.com/U3PSFyBN8v
— Diggs For Senate (@DiggsForSenate) November 8, 2023

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5 a.m.
Although some races from Tuesday night haven't been called yet, it appears the majority has been decided in both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly. The Democrats have a slim majority in both.

They came into Election Day with a slight majority in the Senate, and it looks like they’ll keep it that way — so far, they've won 21 of the 40 seats up for grabs. In the House, Democrats gained enough seats to swing control their way. As of 5 a.m., Democrats have won 51 of the 100 available seats.

Update: The morning after Election Day, Democrats have a slim majority in both chambers of the General Assembly

Tuesday, Nov. 7

11:30 p.m.

Virginia Democrats take State House of Delegates

11:15 p.m.

10:39 p.m.

Virginia Democrats have taken control of the State Senate. House of Delegates is still TBD.Our real-time election map is in the bio link. https://t.co/ygOMfg4YNj pic.twitter.com/6PpEPeMdHV
— WTKR News 3 (@WTKR3) November 8, 2023

10:30 p.m.

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8 p.m.

7:50 p.m.
Reporter Jay Greene is at the Democrat watch party at the Hilton in Virginia Beach.

7:45 p.m.

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7:34 p.m.

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3:18 p.m.

Just caught up with @GlennYoungkin about 20 minutes ago here on Election Day. https://t.co/rFsX3vZBcD pic.twitter.com/eUuyOoJUmZ
— Brendan Ponton (@brendanponton) November 7, 2023

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1:04 p.m.

12:37 p.m.

We’ve been handing out sample ballots and speaking to voters all over northern Virginia! Folks, during lunch time get out and vote, vote, vote! pic.twitter.com/VvjlX8BBv0
— Glenn Youngkin (@GlennYoungkin) November 7, 2023

12 p.m.
News 3 reporter Kelsey Jones asked voters what issues were driving them to the polls. Many voters said their top concern was reproductive rights.

One abortion rights supporter told Kelsey that legal access to abortion motivated her to cast her vote. "I don't think anybody should tell us what to do. I think we shouldn't have to explain that to anybody. It's my body, my choice," the voter said.

An abortion rights opponent told Kelsey that she takes a candidate's stance on the issue into consideration when deciding who to vote for. "I am pro-life, and I think it's important to vote for those representatives who are going to support what I believe in," the voter said.

Virginia Beach voters share their concerns that drove them to the polls

11:57 a.m.