Statement from Alexa Fritz

Wed., Nov. 7 - The following phone message was left by Alexa Fritz Tuesday night following her victory over Sanford Reaves for Salem District representative to the Culpeper County Board of Supervisors.

Statement from Paul Walther

Wed., Nov. 7 - The following statement was sent to Culpeper Times by e-mail today from Paul Walther in response to his Tuesday night loss to Megan Revis Frederick for the office of Culpeper County Commonwealth's Attorney.

Obama wins tight race in Virginia

Wed., Nov. 7 - Virginia's 13 electoral votes go to President Barack Obama.

Cantor remains in House of Representatives

Wed., Nov. 7 - Republican Eric Cantor will remain representing the 7th district of Virginia in the U.S. House of Representatives. Cantor beat Democrat Wayne Powell with 215,498 (58.39%) to 152,916 (41.43%) in unofficial results.

Kaine takes Virginia

Wed., Nov. 7 - While an early leader, Republican George Allen issues a statement conceding the race to Democrat Tim Kaine. At 12:30 a.m. with only 7 precincts not counted out of Virginia's 2588 precincts, Kaine led Allen 1,875,304 (51.79%) to 1,683,031 (48.02%).

On My Ray-dar column: Election night

Tue., Nov. 6 - I caught up with Megan Revis Frederick about 8:30 at the Culpeper Cattle Company. The final results had just come in showing that she had defeated Paul Walther in the special election for Culpeper County commonwealth’s attorney.

9:00 p.m. update: Frederick and Fritz unofficial winners in local races

Tue., Nov. 6 - With all precincts counted in Culpeper, two local races are determined. On the national level, Virginia still hanging in for the Republicans.

8:15 p.m. results posted: Romney ahead

Tue., Nov. 6 - Early results have Virginia going red, but it's still very early.

Reports delayed until 8 p.m.

Tue., Nov. 6 - With people still in line to vote, the Virginia Board of Elections will not be reporting results until 8 p.m..