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John Reid officially gives his speech of Concession
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John Reid is about to come out @vcucns.bsky.social

Some numbers are coming in already for VA races, with Democrats leading the trifecta according to AP. @vcucns.bsky.social

Doors at the watch party have opened to the public. @vcucns.bsky.social

Polls close in less than 10 minutes. @vcucns.bsky.social

Don Scott, House Speaker, has arrived at the Democratic watch party. @vcucns.bsky.social

Things are kicking off at the watch party stay tuned !! #JohnReid #VAElection2025 #VALieutenantGovernor @vcucns.bsky.social

Here at the Democratic watch party for Capital News Service! @vcucns.bsky.social

Dwight Gordon said voting for the next attorney general was the clearest for him, referencing Jay Jones’ texts released in October. @vcucns.bsky.social

Caroline Webb said she was excited to cast her vote for Abigail Spanberger asVirginia’s first female governor.
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St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church in Goochland County has a steady stream of voters this morning!
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Anne Pane, the election officer at 311 Maple Ave polling location said voting has been steady. As of 10:17 a.m. the location has seen an estimated 225 voters, with few same-day registration votes.

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Ken Sledd, a lifelong independent, said he voted Democratic this election to protect freedom of speech and other Constitutional rights.
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Voter Rich Goldberg voted republican and said a big issue was “men in the women’s bathroom.” The voting process was a “piece of cake” and easy, Goldberg said.

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Colleen Gately voted for Abigail Spanberger. She said a key issue for her is “women’s health care and abortion rights.”

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“I think that the United States is definitely behind the times when we look globally at female leadership,” voter Georgia Heyward said. “I'm really excited that we have two great candidates for female governor.”

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Bob McKeag voted Democratic and said education and gun control were top issues that motivated his vote this year.
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@drewmthom.bsky.social and I are now at our third location, 311 Maple Ave, the Richmond fire station 19.

Stay tuned for updates.
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“I voted Republican for Winsome Sears. I think her, everything she stands for, closely aligns with my morals and views and the biggest thing is it aligns with what God teaches as in the gospel. So that's why I voted for her today,” voter Kayleigh Ross said. @vcucns.bsky.social #vavotes #election2025

We’re now at our final location at Richmond Fire Station 19 on 311 Maple Avenue.

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Democratic delegate Betsy Carr, representing the 78th district is now at Humphrey Calder Community Center greeting voters walking into the polling location.

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“Sometimes people think that voting day is the end, but you really do have to hold people to account even after they've been elected,” Democratic candidate for House of Delegates District 73 member Leslie Mehta said.
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Just left Gayton Library in Henrico County as more voters pour in to cast their vote. @vcucns.bsky.social #vavotes #election2025

Lawrence Goodall,81 is an independent, who voted for Spanberger. He said the the Trump administrations actions are what are driving him to vote.

“The Trump agenda is something I had to vote against,” Goodall said.

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As of 9:20 a.m, there have been 389 votes at Swift Creek Church in District 73. @vcucns.bsky.social #vavotes #election2025

Ran into Dougherty again at Ecoff Elementary!

She said no matter the outcome of the election, it’s important to stay engaged and hold representatives accountable.

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Voting has been very steady as of 9:30 a.m. at the Humphrey Community Center, according to the Chief Election Officer Ms. Robins. The total amount of voters has hit over 400 with same-day registration barely in the double-digits.

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“I just wanted to get out and be part of my community,” voter Olivia Bridges said. “I think voting’s important, and it’s a good step to make changes.”

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“I don't feel that you have the right to even voice your opinion if you're not voting. You have a responsibility. It's just not just open your mouth and put stuff out there,” voter Margaret Sincock said when asked why voting is important. @vcucns.bsky.social #vavotes #election2025

“I can't believe that Jay Jones did not just drop out of the race. That's what anyone with integrity would have done,“ voter Linda Poston said. @vcucns.bsky.social #vavotes #election2025