Key issues in the campaign included school funding shortfalls and expanding vocational programs.
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Ruby Ogden Clark wins a bare majority while three council positions will include a write-in candidate.
The next clerk of court will take on an increasing number of criminal cases in Rockbridge County and Lexington, among other challenges.
Two newcomers join the county Board of Supervisors: Jay Lewis won in Walkers Creek and Dan Lyons beat two challengers in Kerrs Creek.
While the City of Lexington does not own any public memorials, localities across the Commonwealth are struggling to decide what to do with monuments and statues.
In the tight race for Virginia governor, Democratic candidate Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam has raised about $34 million overall to Republican candidate Ed Gillespie’s $25 million.
Virginia is particularly unrepresentative when it comes to women officeholders, with women accounting for about 19 percent of lawmakers between the House and Senate.
Three city council seats are also up for grabs, with two incumbents in the mix.
Lexington City Council members toured the Rockbridge Regional Jail last week, which has been under the supervision of Interim Supervisor Derek Almarode since May.
Incumbent Del. Ben Cline (R) has served the 24th district in Richmond for 15 years.