Check out photos from Election Day 2015 in Maryland and Virginia.
Republican Gov. Phil Bryant speaks to friends and supporters after he is elected to his second term, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015 in Jackson, Miss.
(AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis
Former state lawmaker Jackie Biskupski reacts as results come in at her election night party for Salt Lake City Mayor, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, in Salt Lake City. Biskupski faces incumbent Ralph Becker in the mayor’s race, and would be the city’s first openly gay leader if elected.
(AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
AP Photo/Rick Bowmer
Republican Matt Bevin, left, talks to one of his supporters as he greets well wishers at the Republican Party celebration Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, in Louisville, Ky. Bevin defeated Democrat Jack Conway to become only the second Republican governor in the state in four decades.
(AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley
Mamie Lee holds a sticker she received after voting at Forest Park Academy in Roanoke, Va., on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015. Democrats are pushing to reverse a narrow Republican majority in the state Senate and empower Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe in negotiations with Republicans who control the state House.
(Erica Yoon/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Erica Yoon/The Roanoke Times via AP
Troy Fallen votes with his daughter Ariel Cook, 3, by his side at Fairview Elementary School in Roanoke, Va., on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015. Democrats are pushing to reverse a narrow Republican majority in the state Senate and empower Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe in negotiations with Republicans who control the state House.
(Erica Yoon/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Erica Yoon/The Roanoke Times via AP
John Eakin fills out a ballot as his wife Doris stands next to him at Ruffner Middle School in Roanoke, Va., on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015. Democrats are pushing to reverse a narrow Republican majority in the state Senate and empower Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe in negotiations with Republicans who control the state House.
(Erica Yoon/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Erica Yoon/The Roanoke Times via AP
Kentucky Republican Gov.-elect Matt Bevin, gives a thumbs up to a supporter during his victory celebration on election day Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, in Louisville, Ky. Bevin has defeated Democrat Jack Conway to become only the second Republican governor in the state in four decades.
(AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley
Jayla Washington, 10, watches as her grandmother, Berthene Washington, fills out her ballot at the voting precinct located at Aldersgate Methodist Church on election day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, in Jackson, Miss.
(Joe Ellis/The Clarion-Ledger via AP)
Joe Ellis/The Clarion-Ledger via AP
Allison Silberberg is expected to become the next Alexandria, Virginia mayor.
(WTOP/Dick Uliano)
WTOP/Dick Uliano
Democrat Dan Gecker speaks to a crowd of supporters at an election party in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015. Republican Glen Sturtevant narrowly defeated Gecker to hold a seat currently held by retiring GOP Sen. John Watkins.
(AP Photo/Steve Helber)
AP Photo/Steve Helber
Democrat Dan Gecker gets a hug form his wife, Liz, as he speaks to a crowd of supporters at an election party in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015. Republican Glen Sturtevant narrowly defeated Gecker to hold a seat currently held by retiring GOP Sen. John Watkins.
(AP Photo/Steve Helber)
AP Photo/Steve Helber
Getting voting machines ready for Election Day. Polls open in Va 6a/7p in Md 7a/8p
— Kristi King (@kingWTOP)
(AP Photo/Steve Helber)
In College Park, whoever is elected mayor will make history: Councilwoman Denise Mitchell would become the city’s first black woman as mayor. Councilman Patrick Wojahn would be the first gay man to hold the office.
(WTOP/Jamie Forzato)
WTOP/Jamie Forzato
DaTarsha Roy sz: "Exercise your RIGHT to vote"
— Kristi King (@kingWTOP)
(WTOP/Jamie Forzato)
"If you don't vote you can't complain" sz: Brian Sarcinelli. Sarah Yaworsky sz: "Make your voice heard"