Behind Virginia Democrats’ blue wave of votes was a green wave of money. Some challengers outspent Republican incumbents 14-1 on television.

Behind Virginia Democrats’ blue wave of votes was a green wave of money. Some challengers outspent Republican incumbents 14-1 on television.

Bobby Orrock had served in the House of Delegates for 36 years, longer than anyone else currently in that body. For many of those, the Caroline County Republican never faced opposition. When he did, the campaigns weren’t particularly close ones.  Bobby Orrock. Courtesy of governor’s office. Orrock, though, had never run against a candidate like Nicole Cole — or in a year like 2025.  Changing demographics in his district along Interstate 95 sout…