Two Republicans reportedly protected two seats in the Virginia state legislature on Tuesday night in huge wins against Democrats.
Republican Tammy Mulchi won 63.9 percent of the vote in the race for the Virginia Ninth State Senate District, defeating Democrat Tina Younger, who secured 36.1 percent of the vote.
Both Republicans allegedly outperformed former President Donald Trump’s showing in their respective districts in 2020.
Mulchi will represent “Pittsylvania, Halifax, Mecklenburg, Nottoway, Lunenburg and Charlotte counties, parts of Prince Edward County, and Danville,” replacing outgoing state Sen. Frank Ruff.
“In Richmond, I am ready to get to work for our rural communities, family farmers, and Southern Virginia,” Mulchi said. “I know I have big shoes to fill with Senator Ruff retiring, but I am ready to get to work.”
Republican Eric Phillips also won his race for the 48th District in the House of Delegates.
Phillips defeated Melody Cartwright, who garnered 29.2 percent of support.
“With Democrats in control of the General Assembly, Republicans need a fighter who will stand up for our way of life and push forward Governor Youngkin’s conservative agenda,” Phillips said.