Virginians vote as all 140 legislative seats in battleground state up for grabs

Republicans look to maintain narrow majority in house and flip state senate, which could carry national implications

As he approached another door in Fredericksburg, walking past Halloween decorations and trees starting to lose their autumn leaves, Muhammad Khan prepared his pitch to voters. Over the past several weeks, Khan has spoken to many of his Virginia neighbors, stressing to them that the upcoming legislative elections will determine the future of their state.

Addressing fellow union organizers on Friday morning, Khan said: We really need to fight, and we need Virginia blue."