ALEXANDRIA, VA – With the victory tonight of Terry Nealey, Republicans have increased their numbers in the State House.  Nealey’s successful campaign for the open 16th District seat is the 26th win for Republicans in state legislative special elections across the country since November 2008.  In addition, Nealey’s win secures eight seats for Republicans previously held by Democrats in state legislative special election contests during this time.  The Republican State Leadership Committee, the nation’s largest caucus of Republican state leaders, congratulated Nealey on his exciting victory and determination to help restore fiscal responsibility to the Washington House.  

ALEXANDRIA, VA – Not since the late ‘90s have the Republicans had such a strong victory in the Commonwealth – but tonight former Virginia Attorney General Bob McDonnell was elected Governor, Bill Bolling re-elected Lieutenant Governor, and State Senator Ken Cuccinelli was elected as Attorney General.  In addition, the Republicans increased their majority in the House of Delegates by six – picking up seats in Northern Virginia, Hampton Roads and Southwest Virginia. After trending “blue” over recent years Virginians are sending a strong message to Washington, D.C., that enough is enough.  The Republican State Leadership Committee, the nation’s largest caucus of Republican state leaders, contributed more than $1.5 million to state races in the Commonwealth this year.