Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine cruised to re-election for a third term representing Virginia, the Associated Press projected. With 77% of the vote counted, Kaine had 53% of the vote, compared to 47% for Republican challenger Hung Cao.

Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) won reelection Tuesday to a third term, defeating his Trump-endorsed challenger, Republican Hung Cao. Kaine led Cao 52.7%-47.3% when the Associated Press called the contest at 11:22 p.

A popular former governor, Kaine has consistently led Cao, a retired Navy captain, in public polls and fundraising.