Official announcement by Tim Kaine or his campaign, verified by major news outlets such as CNN, The New York Times, or the Associated Press

Tim Kaine Wins Third Term in Virginia Senate Race, Defeats Hung Cao

Nov 6, 2024, 01:31 AM

Democratic U.S. Senator Tim Kaine has won re-election to the U.S. Senate from Virginia, securing his third term. Kaine defeated Republican challenger Hung Cao, who aimed to become the first Republican to win a Senate seat in Virginia since 2002. The victory was projected by multiple sources, including Decision Desk HQ, NBC News, and the Associated Press, with the APRaceCall made at 11:22 p.m. EST. Kaine's win solidifies the Democratic hold on a state that has shifted from a swing state to reliably blue over the past two decades.