Tag: Virginia

Virginia Gov.-elect Ralph Northam celebrated his election victory with his family Tuesday night at a party at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va. And he wasn't the only Democrat celebrating on Election Day. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Democrats the big winners in 2017 state, local elections

Diana Stancy Correll · November 8, 2017 6:10 am

When the fundamentals are against you, and your opponent isn't focusing on the issues, you can score an upset if you focus on telling voters how you're going to make them economically better off. (AP)

Beltway Confidential

Sorry, Ed Gillespie: It’s still the economy, stupid

Jason Russell · November 8, 2017 4:37 am

Democrat Ralph Northam was projected to be the victor in the state's gubernatorial contest Tuesday evening. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Nate Silver doesn’t buy ‘talking point’ that Virginia is now a blue state

Daniel Chaitin · November 8, 2017 4:22 am

Republican gubernatorial candidate Ed Gillespie gestures as he delivers a concession speech during an election party in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017. Gillespie lost to Democrat Ralph Northam. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

No surprise here: Ed Gillespie got Trump-like numbers for a Trump-like campaign

Kristen Soltis Anderson · November 8, 2017 4:15 am

A group of about four protesters bearing signs with slogans like "Sanctuary for all" were removed from the venue before Northam returned to the microphone. (AP)

WATCH: Ralph Northam’s victory speech interrupted by protesters

Naomi Lim · November 8, 2017 3:47 am

Republican gubernatorial candidate Ed Gillespie delivered his concession speech during a party in Richmond, Va. Tuesday night. Gillespie lost to Democrat Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

For GOP, Virginia reveals dangers of Trump and a do-nothing Congress

David M. Drucker · November 8, 2017 3:29 am

Roem, 33, a journalist, defeated longtime Del. Robert G. Marshall, 73, on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

Danica Roem to be Virginia’s first transgender state lawmaker, unseating bathroom bill sponsor

Ariella Phillips · November 8, 2017 3:26 am

Republican gubernatorial candidate Ed Gillespie pauses as he delivers a concession speech during an election party in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017. Gillespie lost to Democrat Ralph Northam. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Beltway Confidential

Ed Gillespie’s loss raises the question: Is it the Trump Party or the Republican Party?

Emily Jashinsky · November 8, 2017 2:44 am

Trump had repeatedly vouched for Gillespie via tweets and robocall in the days leading up to the contest. (AP images)

Trump after Ed Gillespie loses in Virginia: He ‘did not embrace me or what I stand for’

Diana Stancy Correll · November 8, 2017 2:01 am

Sen. Brian Schatz: ‘I’m not sick of winning’ after Dems win close elections

Diana Stancy Correll · November 8, 2017 1:48 am

"Our base turnout is strong. This will be a great night. Thanks to the field team and volunteers who knocked 1.3 million doors last 4 days," Mook said. (AP)

Robby Mook: ‘Big defeat for Trump agenda and tactics’ in Virginia with Ralph Northam win

Daniel Chaitin · November 8, 2017 1:43 am

Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez said Tuesday that he hasn't heard a single question from his corner about former interim DNC head Donna Brazile or her new tell-all book. Voters, he said, are more interested in unity and moving forward. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

DNC Chairman Tom Perez says voters are ready to ‘move forward’ amid Donna Brazile accusations

Diana Stancy Correll · November 8, 2017 1:18 am