Elections

Days after Democrats conceded control of the Virginia House of Delegates to Republicans, Democrats have walked back that concession since two races appear headed for recounts.

A main topic of the conference was a new project from “Project Home Fire,” an initiative working with the UVA Center for Politics.

After a tight race, the newcomer declared his victory early Wednesday morning, getting 51 percent of the vote over Terry McAuliffe with 49 percent.

Incumbent Pam Carter was challenged by the man who held the seat before her, Tracy Pyles.

Republican Jason Miyares has been elected Virginia’s attorney general.

Republicans have won at least 50 seats in the Virginia House, ensuring at least a tie with Democrats who had fought to retain control.

Terry McAuliffe released a statement regarding the results of the Virginia gubernatorial election.

Republican former business executive Glenn Youngkin has won Virginia’s governor’s race

People in Staunton were tasked with electing a new sheriff, and the result was an upset Tuesday. Chris Hartless is the presumed winner with 56% of the vote beating out incumbent Matt Robertson.

Waynesboro will have a new sheriff. Christopher Johnson Jr. beat out Jessie Shaver with 65% of the vote on Tuesday.

The Associated Press has called several races so far in the Valley.

15th district Republican Delegate Todd Gilbert is being challenged by Democrat Emily Scott, a Woodstock resident and archivist for the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen.

More than 1.1 million Virginians have already cast ballots, a figure that could make up a third of the total vote, and break records for an off-year election. And WDBJ7 Political Analyst Bob Denton will be watching closely on Election Night to see who is voting where.

As the time for early voting has come to an end, both candidates for governor are making one last lap around Virginia as they aim for the checkered flag on Tuesday.

Otha Holden has been fighting all his life, and he has spent nearly a decade of it fighting behind bars.

Voting will continue from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

WHSV’s Bob Grebe spoke with Democrat Terry McAuliffe about how he plans to fix the biggest issues facing Virginia.

WHSV’s Bob Grebe spoke with Republican Glenn Youngkin about his plan for Virginia should he win the gubernatorial race.

Registrars across the Valley are gearing up for Election Day with the help of volunteers.

WHSV checked in with candidates on the issues important to them.

McAuliffe’s 1-point lead is within the survey’s margin of error (+/-3.5%), a virtual tie. Liberation Party candidate Princess Blanding has 1%.

With a week to go, both candidates for governor are crisscrossing the commonwealth and making their final pitch for votes.

In the race for the Pastures District Board of Supervisors spot in Augusta County, incumbent Pam Carter is challenged by the person who held the seat before her, Tracy Pyles.

Election Day is Nov. 2, and candidates for Waynesboro City Sheriff are making their qualifications known.

According to the poll, 41% of likely voters support Democrat Terry McAuliffe and 38% support Republican Glenn Youngkin.

Sheriff Matt Robertson is hoping to continue his work as sheriff for the fourth year, but opponent Chris Hartless says it’s time for change.

The Democratic Party of Virginia has filed a lawsuit against the United States Postal Service over a hold up of absentee ballots.

Democrat gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe returned to Charlottesville Saturday afternoon and brought some guests with him on stage.

Former President Barack Obama will be campaigning with Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe in Richmond on Oct. 23.

The campaign for Governor has shifted into overdrive as the candidates strive to get out the vote. But the campaigns of Terry McAuliffe and Glenn Youngkin are using different strategies as they try to maximize support.