Virginia voters will decide legislature’s political control, with abortion rights hotly contested

By SARAH RANKIN
Associated Press

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin says he wants voters to extend Republicans’ “license to lead” as the legislative campaign cycle comes to a close. The nation is closely watching Tuesday’s election in Virginia for hints of what may come in the 2024 presidential cycle. Vote-counting was underway Tuesday evening, and it was too early to call the battleground races. Voters are deciding whether to empower Republicans with full state government control or let Democrats continue serving as a bulwark against Youngkin’s agenda.