Sen. Tim Kaine secures a third term in Virginia, overcoming Navy veteran Hung Cao in a competitive race marked by debates on immigration and economic policy.

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.

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.

Va., on Tuesday secured a decisive victory over his Republican challenger Hung Cao that earned him a third term on Capitol Hill. Kaine defeated Cao, a retired U.S. Navy captain, with 53-47% of the votes,

Democratic U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia is vying for a third term against a GOP challenger who is trying to become the first Republican in the state since 2002 to win a seat to the upper chamber. Hung Cao broke through to win a crowded Republican primary and face off against Kaine, who won reelection in 2018 by 16 percentage points.

Tim Kaine has been re-elected as U.S. Senator from Virginia, defeating Hung Cao, a Trump-backed candidate, in a closely watched election. Discover key insights and implications of this election win.

Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine and Republican candidate Hung Cao are facing off for the Virginia Senate seat. Cao is looking to unseat the two-time senator in the Commonwealth as he seeks a third term.

Incumbent Tim Kaine is projected to hold onto the U.S. Senate seat for Virginia, defeating Republican opponent Hung Cao.

Democrat and Incumbent Virginia Senator Tim Kaine has won a third term as Virginia's junior Senator, according to AP projections.

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