Virginia state Democrats have maintained control of the state House, widening their narrow majority and ensuring continued unified control of state government heading into the 2026 midterms.

Democrats, who held a 51-seat majority in Virginia’s state House, flipped at least 11 seats in Tuesday’s elections, securing at least a 61-seat majority for the 2026 session, according to the Associated Press as of Nov. 5, at 2:24 p.m.

The results solidify Virginia’s status as a Democratic stronghold in the south and allow the party to press forward with two proposed constitutional amendments protecting abortion access and marriage equality.

Those measures, which have previously been passed by lawmakers, must pass the legislature again next session before they can appear on the 2026 ballot. Democrats’ hold on power also gives them leverage over state spending, education funding, and climate initiatives, while Republicans face a reset after back-to-back defeats. 

There were 10 competitive seats statewide heading into election night, including three seats held by Democrats, according to forecasts from the Virginia Public Access Project, with all 100 of Virginia’s state House seats on the ballot on Tuesday. Democrats won all 10 of those seats.