HAMPTON ROADS, Va. — Virginia polls have officially closed, and primary election results are in for all Hampton Roads and statewide races.
We now have the outcomes of four primaries, which determined the candidates who are advancing in local House of Delegates races.
The primaries also resulted in the current Chesapeake Sheriff being ousted, as well as the longtime Newport News Commonwealth's Attorney. However, Norfolk's Commonwealth's Attorney successfully staved off his challenger.
We also know which Democratic candidates will appear on the ballot in November for the statewide attorney general and lieutenant governor races following very close primary races.
Below is an overview of the state and local races. This article will be updated as results come in:
Virginia Lieutenant Governor - Democratic Primary
WINNER: Ghazala Hashmi
With all precincts reporting, Ghazala Hashmi, a state senator out of Richmond, appears to have won the Virginia Lieutenant Governor Democratic Primary.
Democrats had a crowded primary race for lieutenant governor with the following six candidates, including Hashmi: Sen. Aaron Rouse of Virginia Beach, Prince William County School Board Chairman Babur Lateef, former Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney, and former federal government attorneys Alex Bastani and Victor Salgado.
The race was extremely close Tuesday night with Hashmi, Stoney and Rouse all getting 26% - 27% of votes from 98% of reporting precincts. Hashmi declared victory Tuesday night.
Hashmi will face Republican John Reid and Independent Marlow Jones in November. The current lieutenant governor, Republican Winsome Earle-Sears, is running for governor.
Virginia Attorney General - Democratic Primary
WINNER: JAY JONES
With all precincts reporting, former State Delegate Jay Jones appears to have won over Henrico County Commonwealth’s Attorney Shannon Taylor. He declared victory Tuesday night.
Jones will face Republican incumbent Jason Miyares in November.
This race was also extremely close, with Jones getting roughly 2% more votes than Taylor.
Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney - Democratic Primary
WINNER: Ramin Fatehi
With all precincts reporting, incumbent Ramin Fatehi appears to have defeated challenger John Butler, a former federal prosecutor. The results mean Fatehi will serve another term as the city's top prosecutor, as there aren't any Republicans or Independents in the running.
Virginia House of Delegates District 97 (Virginia Beach) - Republican Primary
WINNER: Tim Anderson
Tim Anderson, an attorney and former delegate, defeated Christina Felder, clinching the Republican nomination for the House of Delegates seat in the 97th District. The district is entirely located in Virginia Beach and includes Town Center and Lynnhaven Mall.
Anderson will face incumbent Michael Feggans, a Democrat, in November.
Newport News Commonwealth's Attorney - Democratic Primary
WINNER: Shannon Jones
With all precincts reporting, it appears Shannon Jones, who currently works in the City Attorney's Office, has defeated incumbent Howard Gwynn, who has held the role since 1990. Jones will serve as the city's next commonwealth's attorney, as there aren't any Republicans or Independents in the running.
Virginia House of Delegates District 89 (Chesapeake/Suffolk) - Democratic Primary
WINNER: Karen Carnegie
Local attorney Karen Robins "Kacey" Carnegie has defeated Blaizen Buckshot Bloom, clinching the Democratic nomination for the House of Delegates seat in District 89. She will face Mike Lamonea, who won the Republican primary. Incumbent Baxter Ennis is not seeking re-election.
Chesapeake Sheriff - Republican Primary
WINNER: Wallace Chadwick III
Dave Rosado, who’s been the city’s sheriff since Nov. 2024, is facing Chesapeake police officer Wallace Chadwick III in the primary election. With no Democrats or Independents in the running, the winner will be the city's next sheriff.
Virginia House of Delegates District 89 (Chesapeake/Suffolk) - Republican Primary
WINNER: Mike Lamonea
With all precincts reporting, Mike Lamonea appears to have defeated Kristen Shannon, clinching the Republican nomination for the House of Delegates seat in District 89. Lamonea will face Karen Carnegie, who won the Democratic primary. Incumbent Baxter Ennis is not seeking re-election.
Virginia House of Delegates District 70 (Newport News) - Republican Primary
WINNER: Cynthia Scaturico
With all precincts reporting, Cynthia Scaturico has defeated Hailey Shupe-Dollar in the GOP primary for the House of Delegates seat in District 70. The district represents the northeastern part of Newport News. Scaturico will face incumbent Democrat Shelly Simonds.
