UPDATE: Election Results

UPDATE (9:39 p.m.): Petersen and Bulova thank supporters for their help in what they consider a win for Democrats in Fairfax City. 

"It's fair to say that we're in good shape," Petersen announced to the campaign crowd gathered at Old Fire Station 3 in Fairfax City Tuesday night. 

Bulova agreed, adding that he and his volunteers have worked hard not just for this election, but for the future of democracy in Fairfax.

(9:36 p.m.): Petersen wins Fairfax City with 3,022 votes in the city's seven precincts to Culipher's 1,587. There are still 30 Fairfax County precincts to go.

(9:34 p.m.): Bulova wins Fairfax City with 2,818 votes in the city's seven precincts to Schoeneman's 1,780. There are still 10 Fairfax County precincts to go.

See below for updated polling numbers, which we'll refresh when more precincts are reported. You may also check all voting results within Virginia on the state elections website.

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Polls close at 7 p.m.

General Election

Virginia Senate: Incumbent Democrat Chap Petersen vs. Republican Gerarda Culipher

47 out of 49 precincts reporting.

to read about Culipher and Petersen's senate race.

District 34 Makeup: There are 49 total precincts, seven of which are in Fairfax City. The district holds 123,298 total active voters, 14,136 in Fairfax City. 132,842 total registered voters.

Virginia House of Delegates: Incumbent Democrat David Bulova vs. Republican Brian Schoeneman

17 out of 18 precincts reporting.

District 37 Makeup: There are 18 total precincts, seven of which are in Fairfax City. The district holds 42,658 total active voters, 14,136 in Fairfax City. 46,634 total registered voters.

Sheriff: Incumbent Democrat Stan Barry vs. Republican Bill Cooper III

226 of 247 precincts reporting.

Commonwealth's Attorney: Raymond Morrogh runs unopposed.