A second recount, in District 91, is planned for this week but a Democratic Party victory would not be enough to hold onto power.
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If the two races go to Democrats, the House would have a 50 – 50 split.
The recounts come with Republicans on the verge of taking control of the Virginia House of Delegates. Republicans also won the races for governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general.
Republicans won big on election night in Virginia for the first time since 2019. The party took back major positions including governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general.
Republicans continue to move towards total control of the state government, with newly-elected Winsome Sears becoming the first woman to serve as lieutenant governor and the first woman of color to hold statewide office.
Youngkin’s upset win in Virginia shows that Republicans can win without Donald Trump by capitalizing on hot-button issues like education and parental movements.
Major state-wide races are too close to call in Virginia has Republicans hold leads in the elections for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general.
The race for the Buena Vista School Board has not been called as five candidates compete for four seats.
Both Catie Austin-Brown and Scott Guise, newcomers running for school board and Board of Supervisors respectively, are now behind as of Wednesday morning. Also, in Walkers Creek, incumbent Jay Lewis is holding on to his Board of Supervisors seat.
Democrats have held the majority for the past two years. Republicans need to flip at least six seats to reclaim the majority.