Mel Leonor Barclay

Politics Reporter

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Democrats are projected to keep control of both chambers of the Virginia legislature, meaning Democrat-backed referendums on marriage equality and abortion are likely to be on the ballot next year.

Control of the Virginia House of Delegates was up for grabs this cycle as Republicans sought to retake control of the chamber through a series of hotly contested local races. Democrats are projected to keep control of the Virginia House as they significantly expand on their slim majority while maintaining control of the state Senate. Abigail Spanberger, the Democratic candidate for governor, is also projected to win her race, giving Virginia Democrats a legislative trifecta to advance their agenda.

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