[Lurking Libertarian]

Virginia used to be a solidly Red state. Most of it still is, but Northern Virginia is now solidly Blue.

[Trapped Behind Enemy Lines]

I would say it is now a swing state.

Voted for BHO twice.

Also voted for GWB twice.

Now a bellwether, much like OH and FL.

[southernmann]

Why not just call it a state and drop the labels? All labels do is reinforce the divides.

[ScottinVA]

At the gubernatorial and U.S. Senatorial level, it’s bluish purple, but county by county, it’s mostly deep red. The GOP has conservatives firmly in control of the House of Delegates and Repubs are in control of the Senate. Our U.S. Congressional delegation is mostly GOP as well. Outside of the hives of NoVa, this state is still conservative on balance.