Virginia’s three special elections this week garnered national attention as Democrats protected their slim statehouse majority by winning two left-leaning districts. The elections took place in uncompetitive districts, but were monitored by political observers hoping to gauge voters’ attitudes in the wake of President-elect Donald Trump’s reelection. The races occurred on the eve of Virginia's legislative session. It will be the final time lawmakers convene before many of them are up for reelection. In 2025, the executive branch and all 100 seats in the House of Delegates will be on the ballot.
