Democrats Win Control br of Virginia Legislature.br The results mark the first time br Democrats have gained control br of both the Virginia House and br Senate in more than two decades.br Virginia Governor Ralph Northam br is also a Democrat, signaling that br a progressive agenda is likely to br make headway in the state.br Democrats will also have br control of redistricting in the br state following the 2020 census.br Formally a swing state, Virginia br has elected a Democratic br Governor since 2013.br Top Democrats in the br state attribute their comeback br to Donald Trump's presidency.br The temporary occupant of the White House and with his tweets, that made a difference ... That energized the base, Del. Eileen Filler-Corn, Democratic House Leader, via CNN.