Virginia Democrats saw wins across the board in the state’s off-year elections on Tuesday evening, sweeping races for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general races.

The environment on the ground proved to be beneficial for Democrats who tapped into discontent over the economy and President Trump’s efforts to slash the size of the federal workforce.

Republicans, on the other hand, were unable to repeat their wins under Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) from four years ago, even in the face of a scandal that appeared to hinder Democrats in the attorney general's race.

Here are five takeaways from Virginia’s 2025 elections:

Spanberger dominates

Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger’s (D-Va.) victory came as no surprise. Most polls showed her leading Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R) by between

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