Del. Mike Jones (D-Richmond) will take over Lt. Gov.-elect Ghazala Hashmi's seat in the Virginia Senate after winning a special election Tuesday, Decision Desk HQ projects.

Voters in Richmond and Chesterfield County have chosen Del. Mike Jones (D-Richmond) to fill the Virginia Senate seat vacated by Lt. Gov.-elect Ghazala Hashmi, according to the Associated Press

Bryce Reeves noted the November elections in Virginia dealt a “devastating” blow to Republicans as he announced his exit.

Bryce Reeves’ withdrawal leaves three Republican candidates vying for the nomination, but the possibility of major GOP names joining the fray remains.

Virginia Republican state Sen. Bryce Reeves has dropped out of the 2026 race for Sen. Mark Warner ‘s (D-VA) seat, citing a “serious family health matter” that requires him to remain in the Commonwealth.

Bryce Reeves announced Sunday he would not seek the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate seat held by Democrat Mark Warner.