Virginia's election results often serve as a bellwether for national trends, and recent elections have been closely watched. In 2023, Republicans maintained control of the House of Delegates and flipped the State Senate, giving them full control of the legislature. Governor Glenn Youngkin, a Republican, is now positioned to advance his policy agenda. Virginia's electorate has shown a tendency towards political shifts in recent years, making it a key state for both parties to monitor and invest in.