VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – Democrats solidified their grip on the Virginia House of Delegates Tuesday night, expanding their majority from 51 to 64 seats — with one race still undecided as of 11 p.m. The decisive showing capped a heated election season that both parties viewed as a key test ahead of 2026.

Despite an aggressive Republican push backed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin and major spending, Democrats not only held onto vulnerable seats but also flipped several key districts across Richmond, Northern Virginia, and Hampton Roads.

Voter turnout spiked across suburban swing regions, driven by intense debate over abortion rights, democracy, and local priorities such as housing, health care, and education funding.

Democratic leaders credited their success to a message centered on protecting abor

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