Dems Swept Virginia Races — “The Democratic victories delivered a sharp rebuke to Virginia’s Republican establishment, which had controlled the executive branch since Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s election in 2021.” [Virginia Mercury]
Alexandria Voter Turnout Hit 53% — In total, 61,174 ballots were cast this election out of the city’s 115,031 registered voters. Democratic candidates had decisive wins among city voters, including Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger (83% of votes), Lieutenant Governor-elect Ghazala Hashmi (80.6% of votes) and Attorney General-elect Jay Jones (77% of votes). [Virginia Department of Elections]
A Night of Historic Firsts — Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger makes history as the first woman positioned to lead Virginia, alongside Lieutenant Governor-elect Ghazala F. Hashmi, the first Muslim woman in the nation to win a statewide office. Meanwhile, Jay Jones is slated to become the commonwealth’s first Black attorney general after a victory over incumbent Republican Jason Miyares. [Associated Press]
House of Delegates Surfs ‘Blue Wave’ — “Democrats managed to increase their majority in the Virginia House of Delegates, moving from 51 to 64 seats (with one race still undecided as of 11 p.m. Tuesday) as voters turned out in a pivotal election for control of the chamber. The win came amid a backdrop of fierce competition across suburban and exurban battlegrounds, with both parties viewing the outcome as a bellwether for 2026 and beyond.” [Virginia Mercury]
Volunteers Needed for Toy Drive — “We are looking for volunteers to deliver empty collection boxes to businesses throughout the city between Nov. 10 and 16th that will be participating in our Toys4ALX Toy Drive this year! Please note that these boxes are wide, so it is best to ensure your vehicle can fit a stack.” [Volunteer Alexandria]
It’s Wednesday — Expect sunny skies and a high near 70, accompanied by a southwest wind of 7 to 16 mph, with gusts reaching up to 32 mph. Wednesday night will be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to around 45. The southwest wind will blow at 13 to 16 mph but will shift to the northwest after midnight, with potential gusts as high as 43 mph. [NWS]
