Stephen Farnsworth, a professor of political science at the University of Mary Washington, says that even if all three were to leave office, it could be structured in a way for the Democrats to retain power. If, for instance, Fairfax were to leave office, a Democratic replacement could be appointed.

“The chances that all three Democrats will resign and pave the way for a Republican governor is unlikely,” Farnsworth says. “The Democrats don’t spend tens of millions of dollars to win elections to hand the seat over to the other party.”

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