In the special election tonight in VA’s 38th Senate district, republican Ben Chafin wins the special election with 60% of the vote. This gives republicans total control of the Senate with a count of 21, or +1 more than 50% of the Senate seats.
Details from WDBJ7: http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/republican-ben-chafin-wins-state-senate-special-election/27622528
Results:
| NAME | VOTES | Pct. |
38th Senate District 109 of 148 Precincts Reporting
| A. Benton Chafin Jr. (R) | 17,440 | 60% | W |
| D.M. “Mike” Hymes (D) | 9,264 | 32% | |
| Rick Mullins (I) | 2,512 | 8% |
