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..

On My Ray-dar election edition: Voters willing to wait to cast ballots

Tue., Nov. 6 - If you haven’t voted yet, know that as long as you are in line at your polling place by 7 p.m. you will be allowed to vote, according to Culpeper election officials. You may have a bit of a wait, however, if you are in the two biggest precincts: East Fairfax and West Fairfax. Voters there reported waits of up to an hour and several said they had to come back a second or even third time as they had not allowed enough time between appointments. It took me 43 minutes from the time I got in line until I walked out the door.

Virginia voting: History and registered voters

Governor Bob McDonnell voted in the Main Library in Richmond earlier today. Photo by Michaela White.

Tue., Nov. 6 - If you are registered to vote and haven't voted yet. There is still time. Polls close at 7 p.m. If you have voted and can't stay away from checking our website, then have a cup of coffee or tea or a soda and learn more about the voting process. While we're waiting for the results to come in, let's take a look at Virginia's history of voting and where the Commonwealth stands in terms of registered voters and who they are.