Democrats Prevail in Virginia Races, the First Elections Since Trump’s Win NYT | Top Stories By: Reid J. Epstein 8 January 2025 at 08:54 The party held onto two key seats in Loudoun County that will allow them to maintain control of the state’s legislature. © Win McNamee/Getty ImagesThe Virginia State Capitol. With victories in two special elections on Tuesday, Democrats held their majorities in the state’s General Assembly for another term.