Virginia's closely watched legislative campaign cycle came to a close on Tuesday as voters decided whether to give Republicans full state government control or allow Democrats to serve as a bulwark against Gov. Glenn Youngkin's agenda. This election is being closely scrutinized nationwide for hints of what may come in the 2024 presidential cycle.

Virginia is the only Southern state that has not put further restrictions on abortion since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June 2022. The outcome of this election could determine whether Virginia follows suit or maintains its current stance. For Republicans to pass legislation restricting abortion, they would need to hold both chambers, while Democrats are aiming to retake control of the House and maintain their hold on the Senate.

The latest figures on voter turnout in several Virginia counties indicate that turnout is relatively high. In Loudoun County, approximately 38% of registered voters turned out by late afternoon, while Fairfax County saw a turnout of around 33.4%. In Prince William County, more than 10% of registered voters cast their votes in person on Election Day, and Arlington County had a turnout of 35%.

With new district boundaries in place due to redistricting, predicting the results of this election has become more complicated, as many incumbents are running in races with unfamiliar constituents. The final outcome and which party will control the Virginia General Assembly may not be known for a few days, as mail-in votes are counted in tight races.