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Kamala Harris has won Virginia in the 2024 presidential election, adding the state’s 13 electoral votes to her total. Virginia, a state with a long history as a battleground but one that has trended blue in recent cycles, continues to play a significant role in Harris’s strategy to reach the required 270 electoral votes.
With its diverse electorate and mix of urban and suburban populations, Virginia has become a mainstay of Democratic support in the East. Harris’s policies on healthcare, education, and social equity have resonated with Virginians, particularly in the populous Northern Virginia and Richmond areas, which lean heavily Democratic.
Virginia’s Role in the Electoral Landscape
As a former swing state, Virginia remains symbolic of the Democratic Party’s strength in the East, where key suburban areas have shifted toward more progressive policies in recent years. Harris’s win here consolidates Democratic influence along the Eastern Seaboard and offers a critical boost as close results in battleground states like Pennsylvania and Georgia continue to unfold.
Securing the Path to 270
Each electoral win adds to Harris’s momentum as she seeks to build her path to victory. With Virginia’s support secured, the Democratic campaign has a strengthened position as it awaits final results from other states across the South and Midwest, where the race remains closely contested.