RICHMOND — As the battle for Virginia’s House of Delegates heats up, both major parties are zeroing in on a small number of suburban swing districts that could ultimately decide which side holds the majority come January.

Among the most closely watched races this year are contests in Chesterfield, Williamsburg, Chesapeake, Prince William, and Hampton — five competitive districts that reflect broader political shifts in Virginia and where both parties are making heavy investments in money, message, and manpower, according to data from the Virginia Public Access Project.

While Democrats currently hold the majority, their grip on the 100-seat chamber is slim.

With every seat on the ballot this November — along with races for governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general — the stake

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