Paula Miller appears to have eked out a victory in the special election in the 87th district that includes Norfolk. The Virginian-Pilot is reporting tonight the former TV newcaster defeated the right-wing Republican Michael Ball by 92 votes, handing the Dems — and moderate Republicans who backed her — an important victory. Turnout was about 23%.
As Jeb Bartlet would say, “What’s next?” [Editor’s Note: Thanks to the reader “ReadMyLipstick” for catching my earlier typo on our mythical president’s first name.]