Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) gained his reelection bid Tuesday, heading off a problem from Republican Hung Cao, The Hill/Resolution Desk HQ (DDHQ) projected.
Cao, who additionally ran for Congress in 2022, confronted an uphill climb towards Kaine.
The incumbent led his GOP challenger within the polls forward of Election Day. The Hill/DDHQ’s polling common confirmed Kaine main Cao, who was backed by former President Trump, with 52.2 % assist to 42.4 %. The nonpartisan Cook dinner Political Report rated the race as “solid Democratic.”
Kaine has labored in Virginia politics for many years, serving because the mayor of Richmond, lieutenant governor and governor. He was additionally previously the chair of the Democratic Nationwide Committee.
The Virginia senator additionally made headlines within the remaining days of the marketing campaign, showing as a visitor on NBC’s Saturday Night time Stay.
