Voters in Richmond and Chesterfield County have chosen Del. Mike Jones (D-Richmond) to fill the Virginia Senate seat vacated by Lt. Gov.-elect Ghazala Hashmi, according to the Associated Press

Former Del. Mike Jones captures Senate District 17, while Charlie Schmidt wins Jones’ vacated House seat in District 77.

Virginia is holding a special election to fill two open seats in the House of Delegates, vacated by lawmakers who are destined for Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger’s cabinet.

Del. Mike Jones (D-Richmond) will take over Lt. Gov.-elect Ghazala Hashmi's seat in the Virginia Senate after winning a special election Tuesday, Decision Desk HQ projects.

In Senate District 15, voters chose Democrat Mike Jones to fill the seat vacated by Lt. Gov.-elect Ghazala Hashmi. Unofficial election night results from the Virginia Department of Elections showed Jones receiving 69% of the vote, defeating Republican John Thomas, who received 30%.

Virginia’s Democratic wins aren’t isolated. Special elections keep breaking blue—and the GOP’s excuses are wearing thin.

Tuesday, Jan. 6, is Election Day for many voters in Richmond and Chesterfield County, who have the chance to pick two new state legislators in special elections. Here’s what you need to know.

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — Residents in parts of Fairfax, Prince William and Stafford counties, as well as Fairfax City, will go to the polls to fill two open seats in the Virginia House of Delegates. The two open seats are for Districts 11 and 23. Here are some key dates and information to keep in mind.