Three incumbents hoped to be reelected this year, but only Council Member Steve Webb maintained his position.
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After, Tuesday’s election, the Democrats will have a full Statehouse majority. Republican Glenn Youngkin is still the governor but he will have to work with a Democratic General Assembly.
Republicans swept two state House races and one state Senate race in Rockbridge County, but the Democrats managed to take control of the legislature.
Three incumbents hoped to be reelected this year, but only Council Member Steve Webb maintained his position.
Five candidates are facing off for three seats up for election on the Buena Vista School Board. The race features three incumbents, one former member, and a newcomer.
There were no surprise results in the 14 uncontested races in Rockbridge County. Jared Moon was re-elected as commonwealth’s attorney and Steve Funkhouser will continue to serve as sheriff of Rockbridge County and Tyson Cooper won his race for mayor of Buena Vista.
Paul Williams will serve another term as Glasgow mayor. Elsewhere, a seat on the Buffalo District Board of Supervisors, a seat on the Buffalo District School Board and the county treasurer position have all been filled.
Lexington voters eagerly cast their ballots at the Rockbridge Area Relief Association building today with high stakes in the state legislative races. But many were disappointed with the number of uncontested local races in Lexington.
All 140 General Assembly seats are on the ballot this election year, but the balance of power, currently divided, will likely be decided in about a dozen districts in Hampton Roads, suburban Richmond and northern Virginia.
Rockbridge area voters will see just one candidate on the ballot for many races in the 2023 election. Due to the off-year election, fewer votes are expected.