All articles tagged with #suburban districts
Democrats increased their majority in the Virginia House of Delegates from 51 to 64 seats, flipping several key suburban districts and reflecting a shift towards Democratic strength in population centers, despite Republican efforts and heavy spending. The election results are seen as a bellwether for future political trends in Virginia.
Suburban voters in the Rochester area overwhelmingly passed all school district spending plans and rejected conservative candidates who proposed increased scrutiny of library books and curricular materials related to racism and LGBTQ issues. The most closely watched election in Greece resulted in a resounding victory for the slate representing the current administration's priorities, defeating challengers by about 20 points. District-by-district results are provided.