"Democrats Secure Control of Virginia State Government, Dealing Blow to GOP"

Virginia Democrats have successfully maintained their majority in the state legislature, blocking Republican attempts to gain full control of the government. This outcome serves as a counterweight to GOP Governor Glenn Youngkin and his conservative policy proposals, including a 15-week abortion ban. Democrats flipped the state House and retained their majority in the state Senate, allowing them to continue blocking Youngkin's legislative priorities. The election results also indicate that any legislation to limit abortions is likely to fail in the General Assembly next year.