RESTON, VA — Even though votes continue to be counted in Tuesday's dual primary in Virginia, the Associated Press has projected a winner in the GOP Senate race.
In the Republican Primary, Bert Mizusawa was declared the GOP's candidate for U.S. Senate on the Nov. 3 ballot. He defeated challengers David E. Williams and Kim Farington. Mizusawa will face incumbent Senator Mark Warner (D) in November.
Mizusawa is a decorated retired Army major general, who also holds a law degree. He's had a long career that's included senior military leadership roles, legal and federal contracting work, and positions advising the first Trump campaign and the CIA. He has unsuccessfully run for federal office in Virginia before.
In a statement released shortly after Tuesday night's race call, Mizusawa congratulated his fellow Republican candidates, who he said were "never opponents."
"We campaigned hard across Virginia and thanks to you, we now move on to defeat Senator Mark Warner," he said. "Let's unite Virginians for a big win in November."
Reston is in the 11th Congressional District. Incumbent U.S. Rep. James Walkinshaw (D) is running for re-election and Arthur Purves is the Republican Party's candidate. So, there was no primary in the 11th District race.
Preliminary vote tallies are as follows. The tables below will continue updating in real time as the state releases new vote tallies.
U.S. Senate - Republican Primary
Results for all races are available on the Virginia Department of Elections website.
The Associated Press contributed reporting.
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