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Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 1m

Heading into the elections, Republicans held triplex control in Virginia since 2021. A triplex is when one political party holds the governor, attorney general, and secretary of state offices. In the gubernatorial election, Abigail Spanberger (D) defeated Winsome Earle-Sears (R).

Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 1m

4. Jay Jones (D) defeated incumbent Jason Miyares (R) in the general election for Virginia Attorney General. As of 8:42 p.m. EST, with 63% of precincts reporting, Jones received 51.3% to Miyares’ 48.8%. In 2021, Miyares defeated then-incumbent Mark Herring (D) 50.4%-49.6%

Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 15m

Virginia’s Lieutenant Governor presides over its state Senate.

Currently, Democrats have a 21-19 majority in the Virginia Senate. The last Democrat to be elected Lieutenant Governor was Justin Fairfax in 2017.

Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 15m

3. Ghazala Hashmi (D) defeated John Reid (R) in the general election for lieutenant governor of Virginia. Incumbent Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R) ran for governor. As of 8:30 p.m. EST, with 57% of the vote in, Hashmi received 53.4% to Reid’s 46.3%.

Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 15m

As a result of the elections, the partisan makeup of the commission is three Republican members and two Democratic members. Johnson's term will last until 2030, while Hubbard's term will be up in 2026.

Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 15m

As of 8:22 p.m. EST, with 81% of the vote in, Johnson received 59.4% of the vote to Echols' 40.6%, and Hubbard received 59.6% to Johnson's 40.4% of the vote. These were the first elections held for the seat since court rulings in 2022 delayed the elections.

Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 15m

2. Alicia Johnson (D) defeated incumbent Tim Echols (R) in the election for District 2 of the Georgia Public Service Commission, and Peter Hubbard (D) defeated Fitz Johnson (R) in the election for District 3 of the Georgia Public Service Commission.

Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 15m

Governors of Virginia can only serve one consecutive term. Before Youngkin won in 2021, Democrats had won in Virginia’s 2017 and 2013 gubernatorial elections. Spanberger is the first woman to be elected Governor of Virginia.

Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 15m

1. Abigail Spanberger (D) defeated Winsome Earle-Sears (R) in the race to succeed incumbent Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R), who was term-limited. As of 8:09 p.m. EST, with 41% of votes in, Spanberger received 55.2% of the vote to Earle-Sears’ 44.7%

Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 15m

The Ballotpedia page updates have begun as we start to see results across the country. We will be updating the thread below with noteworthy results: 🧵

Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 19m

As a result of the elections, the partisan makeup of the commission is three Republican members and two Democratic members. Johnson's term will last until 2030, while Hubbard's term will be up in 2026.

Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 19m

As of 8:22 p.m. EST, with 81% of the vote in, Johnson received 59.4% of the vote to Echols' 40.6%, and Hubbard received 59.6% to Johnson's 40.4% of the vote. These were the first elections held for the seat since court rulings in 2022 delayed the elections.

Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 19m

2. Alicia Johnson (D) defeated incumbent Tim Echols (R) in the election for District 2 of the Georgia Public Service Commission, and Peter Hubbard (D) defeated Fitz Johnson (R) in the election for District 3 of the Georgia Public Service Commission.

Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 19m

Governors of Virginia can only serve one consecutive term. Before Youngkin won in 2021, Democrats had won in Virginia’s 2017 and 2013 gubernatorial elections. Spanberger is the first woman to be elected Governor of Virginia.

Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 19m

1. Abigail Spanberger (D) defeated Winsome Earle-Sears (R) in the race to succeed incumbent Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R), who was term-limited. As of 8:09 p.m. EST, with 41% of votes in, Spanberger received 55.2% of the vote to Earle-Sears’ 44.7%

Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 30m

2. Alicia Johnson (D) defeated incumbent Tim Echols (R) in the election for District 2 of the Georgia Public Service Commission, and Peter Hubbard (D) defeated Fitz Johnson (R) in the election for District 3 of the Georgia Public Service Commission.

Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 30m

Governors of Virginia can only serve one consecutive term. Before Youngkin won in 2021, Democrats had won in Virginia’s 2017 and 2013 gubernatorial elections. Spanberger is the first woman to be elected Governor of Virginia.

Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 30m

1. Abigail Spanberger (D) defeated Winsome Earle-Sears (R) in the race to succeed incumbent Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R), who was term-limited. As of 8:09 p.m. EST, with 41% of votes in, Spanberger received 55.2% of the vote to Earle-Sears’ 44.7%

Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 8h

Going to share this with the whole team! SUCH an election day boost. Thank you so much ❤️

Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 8h

🗳️Voting policies in the United States: Voting policies are enacted and enforced primarily at the state level. This article provides a list of links to our content about voting procedures and election administration in each state.
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Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 8h

🗳️Identification: Information on voter ID requirements in your state, so you know what to expect when you get to the polls.
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Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 8h

🗳️Where to vote: Links about where to find polling locations in your state.
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Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 8h

🗳️Poll opening and closing times: A state-by-state look at poll opening and closing times for today's elections.
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Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 8h

🗳️Sample ballot: Our Sample Ballot Lookup tool helps you learn about the candidates and issues on your ballot.
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Ballotpedia.org @ballotpedia.org · 8h

Election Day 2025 is here!! If you haven't voted yet, here's a thread of our resources available to help you cast your ballot, including when and where to vote, and what's on your ballot. 🧵