Virginia State Senate District 38

[rbt48]

A. Benton Chafin, Jr.
Republican 16511 60.18% 

D. M. "Mike" Hymes
Democrat 8942 32.59% 

Rick A. Mullins
Independent 1974 7.19% 

Write-in
None 11 0.04% 

[Vega]

That was a blowout.

[moderatevoter]

This was a district that Romney and Cuccinelli got around 65% of the vote in. Once Puckett resigned, the Democrats had little to no chance.

[rbt48]

All precincts counted:
A. Benton Chafin, Jr.
Republican 17440  59.67% 

D. M. "Mike" Hymes
Democrat 9264  31.69%
 
Rick A. Mullins
Independent 2512  8.59%
 
Write-in
None 13  0.04%

What is the make-up of the vacant SD #16?

[moderatevoter]

All precincts counted:
A. Benton Chafin, Jr.
Republican 17440  59.67% 

D. M. "Mike" Hymes
Democrat 9264  31.69%
 
Rick A. Mullins
Independent 2512  8.59%
 
Write-in
None 13  0.04%

What is the make-up of the vacant SD #16?

Should be Safe D.

http://www.vpap.org/elections/district/61

[rbt48]

What is the make-up of the vacant SD #16?

Should be Safe D.

http://www.vpap.org/elections/district/61

Yes, it appears you could take it to the bank.

[moderatevoter]

Interestingly, the Democratic establishment's choice for VA-16 did not win the primary. The winner is seen as having a 'wavering position' on Medicaid Expansion, and she is perceived for being more friendly towards Republicans.

http://www.timesdispatch.com/news/state-regional/dance-wins-primary-for-senate-s-th-district/article_93793c70-1ff5-11e4-afd9-001a4bcf6878.html