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Democrats celebrate victory in statehouse wins
Virginia Democrats came together at the Omni Richmond Hotel on Nov. 7, 2023 for the Virginia House and Democratic Caucuses watch party.
According to unofficial results, the state House is poised to regain Democratic control, as the state Senate maintains its figurative Democratic “brick wall."
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Senate Democratic Caucus Chair Mamie E. Locke and Vice Chair Scott Surovell are seen handing a brick to Del. Schuyler VanValkenburg, candidate for the 16th Senate District, during the Virginia House and Senate Democratic Caucuses watch party. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
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House of Delegate candidate Mike Jones (left) celebrates with House Democratic Leader Don Scott (right) during the Virginia House and Senate Democratic Caucuses watch party on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at the Omni Richmond Hotel in Richmond. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
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House of Delegate candidate Mike Jones is congratulated after he was projected to win his race during the Virginia House and Senate Democratic Caucuses watch party on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at the Omni Richmond Hotel in Richmond. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
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Attendees cheer during the Virginia House and Senate Democratic Caucuses watch party on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at the Omni Richmond Hotel in Richmond. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
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Allison Lawrence, Executive Director of Virginia Senate Democratic Caucus, celebrates after her party was projected to win another seat during the Virginia House and Senate Democratic Caucuses watch party on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at the Omni Richmond Hotel. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
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Senate Democratic Caucus Chair Mamie E. Locke holds a brick as she is interviewed during the Virginia House and Senate Democratic Caucuses watch party on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at the Omni Richmond Hotel. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
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Senate Democratic Caucus Chair Mamie E. Locke checks results on her phone during the Virginia House and Senate Democratic Caucuses watch party on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at the Omni Richmond Hotel. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
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Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney arrives with his wife, Brandy Stoney, to the Virginia House and Senate Democratic Caucuses watch party on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
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Mayor Levar Stoney gives remarks about the casino referendum during the Virginia House and Senate Democratic Caucuses watch party on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at the Omni Richmond Hotel. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
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Mayor Levar Stoney arrives with his wife, Brandy Stoney, to the Virginia House and Senate Democratic Caucuses watch party on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at the Omni Richmond Hotel. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
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Senator Ghazala Hashmi chats with Mayor Levar Stoney during the Virginia House and Senate Democratic Caucuses watch party on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at the Omni Richmond Hotel. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
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Senate Democratic Caucus Chair Mamie E. Locke watches the results with House Democratic Leader Don Scott during the Virginia House and Senate Democratic Caucuses watch party on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at the Omni Richmond Hotel. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
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House Democratic Leader Don Scott makes his way around the room during the Virginia House and Senate Democratic Caucuses watch party on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at the Omni Richmond Hotel in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
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Urban One CEO Alfred Liggins embraces Mayor Levar Stoney's political director, Sally McAuliffe, during the Virginia House and Senate Democratic Caucuses watch party on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at the Omni Richmond Hotel. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
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Del. Schuyler VanValkenburg, candidate for the 16th Senate District, is congratulated during the Virginia House and Senate Democratic Caucuses watch party on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at the Omni Richmond Hotel. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
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Del. Schuyler VanValkenburg, candidate for the 16th Senate District, answers a phone call from his opponent, Siobhan Dunnavant, who was conceding, during the Virginia House and Senate Democratic Caucuses watch party on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at the Omni Richmond Hotel. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
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Cheryl Zando chats with Del. Schuyler VanValkenburg, candidate for the 16th Senate District during the Virginia House and Senate Democratic Caucuses watch party on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at the Omni Richmond Hotel. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
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Urban One CEO Alfred Liggins is seen shaking hands with Mayor Levar Stoney during the Virginia House and Senate Democratic Caucuses watch party on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at the Omni Richmond Hotel. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
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Del. Schuyler VanValkenburg, candidate for the 16th Senate District, celebrates with Del. Marcus Simon during the Virginia House and Senate Democratic Caucuses watch party on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at the Omni Richmond Hotel. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
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House Democratic Leader Don Scott arrives to give remarks during the Virginia House and Senate Democratic Caucuses watch party on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at the Omni Richmond Hotel. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
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House Democratic Leader Don Scott gives remarks during the Virginia House and Senate Democratic Caucuses watch party on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at the Omni Richmond Hotel. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
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House Democratic Leader Don Scott gives remarks during the Virginia House and Senate Democratic Caucuses watch party on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at the Omni Richmond Hotel. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
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Attendees applaud as House Democratic Leader Don Scott gives remarks during the Virginia House and Senate Democratic Caucuses watch party on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at the Omni Richmond Hotel. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
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House Democratic Leader Don Scott gives remarks with his wife, Dr. Mellanda Colson-Scott, during the Virginia House and Senate Democratic Caucuses watch party on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at the Omni Richmond Hotel. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
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House Democratic Leader Don Scott gives remarks to members of the media during the Virginia House and Senate Democratic Caucuses watch party on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at the Omni Richmond Hotel. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
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House Democratic Leader Don Scott gives remarks to members of the media during the Virginia House and Senate Democratic Caucuses watch party on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at the Omni Richmond Hotel in Richmond, Virginia. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
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Senate Democratic Caucus Chair Mamie E. Locke and Vice Chair Scott Surovell give remarks during the Virginia House and Senate Democratic Caucuses watch party on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at the Omni Richmond Hotel. (Shaban Athuman / VPM News)
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