Republican Ed Gillespie won Virginia 's unexpectedly close gubernatorial race . `` The numbers just are n't there , and it 's time to accept the decision of my fellow Virginians . '' Gillespie said he considered asking for a recount but that he decided against it . Democratic Sen. Mark Warner retained his seat .
Republican Ed Gillespie won Virginia 's unexpectedly close gubernatorial race . Gillespie said he considered asking for a recount but that he decided against it . Democratic Sen. Mark Warner retained his seat .