Democrat Jennifer Wexton wins state Senate seat in Northern Virginia - possible chamber control

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7. DLCC Statement on Democratic Special Election Victory in Virginia Senate

Washington, DC (January 21st, 2014) – Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) Executive Director Michael Sargeant has released the following statement on today’s win by Democrat Jennifer Wexton in the special election for Virginia’s 33rd Senate District:

“I want to congratulate Senator-Elect Jennifer Wexton on her victory in tonight’s special election for the Virginia Senate,” said Sargeant. “Wexton’s victory marks not only the continuation of Democrats’ 2012 effort that won majorities in eight state legislative chambers, but also the beginning of a 2014 election cycle about which the DLCC feels strongly optimistic.”

“I also wish to recognize the team effort – including the Wexton Campaign, Governor McAuliffe, the Virginia Senate Democrats, and the DLCC – that made this victory possible,” Sargeant continued.

“Tonight’s victory shows Virginians’ eagerness for pragmatic, Democratic leadership after watching the Tea Party run amok in their state. Senator-Elect Wexton is a dedicated public servant, and we wish her well in the state Senate.”