The rightward shift in vote-rich counties such as Loudoun, Prince William and even deep blue Fairfax helped Trump improve his performance in Virginia over 2020.

Here's the latest election news across Hampton Roads as Virginia voters pick their candidates for President, Congress and local political office.

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice appointed his wife to the state school board about a day after a decisive victory in a U.S. Senate race against his Democratic opponent. The 73-year-old Republican governor announced First Lady Cathy Justice's appointment to the West Virginia State Board of Education during a press briefing on Thursday,

As expected, Kamala Harris bested Donald Trump in Virginia, projected the Associated Press, but the race was tighter than expected. With 87% of the vote reported, Harris was leading with 51.5% of the vote compared to Trump’s 46.

Special elections for two state Senate districts will pick successors to Sens. John McGuire, R-Goochland, and Suhas Subramanyam, D-Loudoun, who were elected to Congress this week.

Former President Trump is projected to win West Virginia, according to Decision Desk HQ. The Republican presidential nominee easily carried the Mountain State and will pick up its four Electoral College votes.

Each party is projected to hold onto one of Virginia’s battleground districts - the 2nd and 7th - as control of the House remains uncertain.

Vice President Harris has won Virginia, maintaining Democrats’ control of the state at the presidential level despite some Republican inroads in recent years, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ.

View results from the 2024 Virginia Senate election. Follow live outcomes and maps by district as votes are added up on Election Day.

Sen. Tim Kaine secures a third term in Virginia, overcoming Navy veteran Hung Cao in a competitive race marked by debates on immigration and economic policy.