Virginia primary results: Who won Tuesday's key races
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Virginia's November election is taking shape after voters settled the state's biggest primary contests, which include two in the Richmond region.
Why it matters: The nominees emerging from Tuesday's races will compete in congressional districts that national parties are pouring money into as Democrats try to flip seats and Republicans fight to keep the House majority.
By the numbers: Primaries historically draw lower turnout than general elections, and not every locality had one.
- But this year's early voting turnout for the Democratic primaries in 1st, 2nd and 5th districts was higher than in 2024, according to the Virginia Public Access Project, despite lawmakers delaying the primary due to the redistricting fight.
- Republicans saw a lower early voting turnout in all but two of the state's 11 congressional districts (4th and 9th).
Here's how the biggest Richmond-area races shook out Tuesday, according to the AP and state elections department:
U.S. Senate
Former Pentagon official Bert Mizusawa won the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic Sen. Mark Warner in November in his final reelection race.
Fun fact: Of the roughly 1,300 votes in Richmond, the highest precinct turnout was in Windsor Farms at 54 votes.
- The lowest, tied at 1 vote each, was near Highland Park and Whitcomb Court.
1st Congressional District
Henrico's Commonwealth's Attorney Shannon Taylor won the Democratic nomination to take on Republican Rep. Rob Wittman.
The intrigue: This and the 2nd District, currently held by Republican Jen Kiggans who will again face Democrat Elaine Luria, are the two seats the House Democrats' national campaign arm is trying to flip.
5th Congressional District
Republican: Incumbent John McGuire.
Democrat: Attorney and former congressman Tom Perriello.
Chesterfield Dale District
Interim supervisor LeQuan Hylton is poised to win the Democratic primary for the Dale District Board of Supervisors seat.
- Because no Republican filed to run, he's likely to serve the remainder of the late Jim Holland's term through December 2027.
What's next: Early voting starts Sept. 18 for the November election.
- It'll include statewide constitutional amendments on abortion and marriage equality, local tax referendums for Richmond and Chesterfield, and the 6th District Richmond school board seat.