In 2018 Democrats decisively took control of Virginia's House of Delegates, but their legislative priorities were blocked by a State Senate that was controlled by Republicans, who had only a slight majority.
In 2019 Democrats would need to flip three seats to take complete control of state government for the first time in 20 years, with a Democratic Governor, Lt. Governor, and Attorney General. WRVA News followed the events leading up to election night, and beyond.