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If Roanoke had a ward system, Republican Amanda Marko likely would have won a seat
The at-large approach rewards candidates who can run consistently across the city and punishes those who do well in one part but not others. Here’s a look at how the winners won.
If Lynchburg Republicans hadn’t fractured, they could have won up to three council seats even in a Democratic year
The math suggests that if the GOP had a unified slate, then Mayor Larry Taylor might have not just won reelection but led the balloting.
Many Republicans opposed all three amendments, but the measures passed in some Republican localities anyway
Plus, we can see where attitudes toward same-sex marriage have changed over the years and where they haven’t.
Why the math favors incumbent GOP Rep. John McGuire as the 5th District race awaits the final ballots
Democrat Tom Perriello says the race is “too close to call” and The Associated Press hasn’t “called” the race, but McGuire’s lead appears insurmountable.
8 things to know about the blue wave that swept across most of Virginia
Democrats were excited about voting. Many Republicans weren’t. That explains a lot. Here’s a deeper dive.
Here’s what to know when the election numbers start coming in
What ballots won’t be counted Tuesday night? When will results become official? Who “calls” elections? We answer those questions and more.
Election Live: Luria and Taylor declare victory, McGuire leads narrowly in the 5th
This is where we’ll be commenting on the election through the day and the results once they come in.
Virginia’s 5th Congressional District shows distinct gap in turnout in Democratic areas versus Republican, which likely makes Tuesday critical
Elsewhere, many of the counties in far Southwest are coming in with less than 60% of their early vote from two years ago.
12 questions about this year’s elections in Virginia
Here are some of the dynamics that may shape this year’s results in the commonwealth.

