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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of Nov. 6, 2024
Democrat Tim Kaine wins re-election to U.S. Senate
Reported by VPM News’ Jahd Khalil and WAMU’s Margaret Barthel
The Associated Press called the race at 11:22 p.m. Tuesday. Results are unofficial until certified by the state.
Virginians chose Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine for a third term, sending the avuncular Richmonder back to D.C.
Kaine beat out Republican Hung Cao, a Navy veteran whose campaign was punctuated by striking statements. Cao has not conceded as of publication time.
Unofficial Virginia results: U.S. House of Representatives
Reported by VPM News
All 11 seats in the commonwealth's U.S. House of Representatives delegation were on the ballot this season. With Virginia's polls closed, unofficial results will tentatively answer the question: Who won?
In other news:
- Rockingham County Administrator Stephen King to retire inJanuary (Daily News-Record)
- Waynesboro board must certify, per judge's opinion (News Leader)
In case you missed it:
- HCA readies rezoning push for 40-acre Hanover medical campus (Richmond BizSense)*
- UVa physicians retain legal counsel amid investigation at university hospital (The Daily Progress)*
*This outlet utilizes a paywall.
