US Republicans win at least 50 House seats in Virginia

The Republican gains are part of a seismic win for the GOP in Virginia, as Republican businessman Glenn Youngkin captured the governor’s office and Republican Winsome Sears won the lieutenant governor’s race in Tuesday’s election

Virginia Gov-elect Glenn Youngkin. Picture: Andrew Harnik/AP

Republicans have won 50 seats in the Virginia House, ensuring at least a tie with Democrats – who had fought to retain control.

Every Republican House incumbent won re-election, including eight whose seats were uncontested. The party flipped at least five Democratic seats, including those in two of the last remaining districts held by Democrats in predominantly rural districts.