projected the winners of today’s special elections before the polls closed and there’s no reason, based on results posted so far, to doubt that Ryan McDougle (R) is the new fourth district Senator and Dan Bowling (D) is the new 3d district delegate. Net, net, no change in either the House or Senate make-up.

Surprising turn-out in SWVA–perhaps the mine accident had something to do with it–and terrible turn-out in Hanover and surrounding areas.