However, Republicans should not be popping any corks yet since this is somewhat expected since the more rural areas tend to report first (and lean more strongly Republican) with the more densely populated regions reporting later tonight (which lean significantly more to the left).

Update (2030ET): In a somewhat stunning - yet completely predictable - turn of events, Fairfax County - the largest and most prosperous in the state - has reportedly missed its self-imposed deadline to count early ballots.

Terry McAuliffe's campaign says Fairfax County will not meet their self-imposed deadline of 8pm to count early votes. A portion of the early votes in Fairfax County need to be rescanned and there is no set timeline for that yet.

His staff says that could delay the results.