Virginia
AP Declares Republican Victory in Virginia’s 10th District Special Election
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) – The Associated Press has called Virginia’s 10th District special election for Republican Luther Cifers.
With all precincts reporting, Cifers captured nearly 59 percent of the vote, leading Democrat Jack Trammell by more than 3,000 votes.
While election officials say mail-in ballots will be accepted until noon Friday, the margin appears insurmountable.
Cifers, a Prince Edward County businessman, will take over the seat previously held by John McGuire. The district has traditionally been a Republican stronghold and was expected to swing red again this year.
Despite the victory, Democrats have maintained the current balance of power in Virginia’s statehouse. They will hold a 21-19 edge in the Senate and a 51-49 lead in the House of Delegates during Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s final year in office.
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