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Abigail Spanberger defeated Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears to become the first woman to lead Virginia.

Richmond, Va. — As the polls closed on Tuesday across Virginia, it quickly became clear it was a night of firsts: Voters overwhelmingly elected a slate of candidates who broke race and gender barriers in contests considered among the most consequential nationally.

Virginia's GOP Attorney General Jason Miyares encouraged split-ticket voting with Democrats, highlighting the state's competitive political landscape on Election Day.

Voters in states across the country cast ballots in the first election since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.

Virginia's biggest counties delivered Spanberger's double-digit victory, which saw her making strong gains in suburban areas.

Voters across the country are heading to the polls today for a slew of key off-cycle races, including governor's races in New Jersey and Virginia and the New York City mayoral election.

Democrats win big across the U.S., Virginia during recent elections.