Vote totals and reaction to primary day in Virginia
A look at reactions from around Virginia politics to Biden and Trump victories.
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Primary day results
As of 10:15 pm, President Joe Biden won the Democratic nomination with 89% of the votes. (95% of precincts reported by VPAP.)
Former President Donald Trump won the Republican nomination with 63% of the vote. (98% of precincts reported by VPAP.)
Reactions to their victories from around Virginia are below.
Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-VA04: