CNN PROJECTION: Democrats will flip control of both chambers of Virginia legislature
Jubilant is one way to describe the scene at the Hilton Hotel in downtown Richmond, Virginia.
Democrats started streaming into the event shortly after the doors open at 7 p.m. ET when that polls close. At first nervous optimism quickly turn into bright smiles, hugs and high-fives as one by one Democrats became more and more confident that the races were tilting in their favor. While Democrats in the room were not prepared to declare victory quite yet, there was a strong sense in the building that the party was in a strong position to regain control of both houses of the state's General Assembly.
“Based on the numbers and turnout, we are feeling really excited — and I think we are about to make history,” said Sen. Jennifer McClellan who easily cruised to re-election and is considered a possible statewide candidate. On the Republican side, there was very little reason for optimism. The GOP did not organize an election night party and one GOP operative involved in several races simply said.
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