Henson Claims Victory In Democratic Delegate Primary Race

WOODBRIDGE, VA — Rozia Henson declared victory on Wednesday morning in the race to represent the Democratic Party in the House of Delegates 19th district. Henson's opponents, Makya Little and Natalie Shorter, conceded on Wednesday.

Henson will now run uncontested in the general election in November. The Republican Party has not filed any candidates for the race.

"I am so proud to be the Democratic nominee for Delegate in House District 19," Henson said on Twitter. "This was an incredibly hard-fought race with thousands of doors knocked, thousands of calls made, and countless conversations with neighbors — and we earned this victory together."

Election results will not be official until they are certified by the Virginia Department of Elections.

On Wednesday morning, Shorter took to Facebook to congratulate Henson and other primary winners from around the region.

"I entered this race in January, and I have been blown away by the support every step of the way," Shorter said. "Unfortunately, the results were not in our favor."

Shorter noted her belief in Henson, saying he would be a "strong advocate" in Richmond.

"Thank you to every single one of my supporters and stakeholders, and especially my family for their support of my candidacy and this crazy journey," Shorter wrote. "This isn't the end of this story."

Detailed unofficial results are available online from the Virginia Department of Elections.