Democrats are picking up seats in the Virginia legislature tonight. They might just win a majority in the state Senate, pending a couple of close races, and the Republican majority in the House of Delegates has been narrowed slightly.
The reason is very simple: The Republicans are getting creamed in Northern Virginia.
In one particular result that really must hurt, incumbent GOP state Senator Jeannemarie Devolites Davis â wife of Congressman Tom Davis â is down by 12 points, with nearly 80% of the vote counted.
11:27 p.m. … The Associated Press has declared Democratic candidate Chap Petersen the winner against Devolites Davis.
11:53 p.m. … Governor Tim Kaine (D) has declared victory, saying that the Democrats have won control of the state Senate.
12:07 a.m. … The AP has called 19 seats for the Democrats, while the Dem candidates are ahead in two other races. That would give them 21 out of 40 seats.
