The race for Virginia's attorney general between Democratic candidate Creigh Deeds and Republican candidate Robert McDonnell was too close to call at press time, with Deeds trailing by about 3,500 votes with 99.63 percent of precincts reporting at press time.
According to state law, the defeated candidate can ask the State Board of Elections for a recount if the margin is one percentage point or less. Local governments are required to pay for the recount if the margin is less than a half of a percentage point. At press time, Deeds was behind by 0.18 of a percentage point. At press time, it was unclear whether a recount would be requested.
In another highly contested race, Republican candidate William Bolling edged out a two point victory against Democratic candidate Leslie Byrne in an extremely close race for lieutenant governor.
An upbeat Bolling took the stage to give his victory speech after Republican gubernatorial candidate Jerry Kilgore conceded to Democratic Governor-elect Tim Kaine. Bowling outlined the conservative principles and platforms of the Virginia Republican Party that he vowed to uphold and attributed his victory to his positive campaigning.
The election "is a sign that people are tired of negative campaigns and the leaders who run them," he said.
Bolling also promised to be a check against governor-elect Kaine, playing the part of the "loyal opposition" should Kaine stray from his campaign promises.
"We take seriously our responsibility to make certain that Mr. Kaine's actions match his rhetoric," he said.
At 11:45 p.m., McDonnell took the stage to thank the lingering supporters for their patience and said they should look forward to the results of the Virginia attorney general race.
"Good things come to those who wait," he said.
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