Summary
A Republican candidate, Andrew Rice, won a special election for Virginia's House of Delegates in District 98, securing 62.46% of the vote. This victory goes against a recent trend where Democrats have been winning Republican-held seats. The election was held after the previous Republican seat-holder, Barry Knight, passed away.
Key Facts
- Andrew Rice won 62.46% of the vote in a special election for Virginia's House District 98.
- The Democrat candidate, Cheryl Smith, received 37.5% of the vote.
- The seat became vacant after Republican Barry Knight died.
- In the last election for the seat in 2025, Knight won with 56.6% of the vote.
- This result contradicts a recent trend of Democrats winning seats from Republicans.
- The special election was to fill the remainder of Knight's term until the next regular election.
- Democrats hold the majority in Virginia's House of Delegates.
- This Republican win aids their party's efforts to challenge Democratic control in the House.
