http://metroweekly.com/poliglot/2011/11/ebbin-elected-to-state-senate.html
Del. Adam Ebbin (D-Arlington) was elected as Virginia’s first openly gay senator in the state’s Nov. 8 elections, even as other politicians who oppose LGBT equality won victories and Democrats likely effectively lost control of the upper chamber.
With 88 of precincts reporting, Ebbin, who will replace retiring State Sen. Patsy Ticer (D-Alexandria) in a district that includes parts of Arlington, Alexandria and Fairfax counties, led his opponent, Republican Tim McGhee, 67-33, according to results from the Virginia Board of Elections.
“It feels wonderful,” Ebbin said of his victory. “It’s been almost 11 months of planning and campaigning, so it’s a relief to see that come to fruition. The margin and the confidence of the people of the 30th District is amazing.”