The state will also soon hold an election for the seat being vacated by state Sen. John J. McGuire III, though no date is set.

Democrat Suhas Subramanyam on Tuesday won the open seat in the US House of Representatives in Virginia’s 10th Congressional District. Subramanyam defeated Republican Mike Clancy after clinching the Democratic nomination in a crowded primary last June.

RICHMOND, VA – Democrat Suhas Subramanyam has made history as the first Indian American elected to Congress from the East Coast, winning Virginia’s 10th Congressional District race against Republican Mike Clancy. He secured 206,870 votes (52.1%), compared to Clancy’s 190,099 votes (47.9%).

One of two special elections was announced Monday to replace Virginia state senators who were recently elected to the U.S. House, and candidates are already lining up to take over the seats. State Sens.

A special election will be held on Jan. 7 to replace Virginia State Sen. Suhas Subramanyam after his election to the 10th Congressional District seat.