Virginia election results: Donald Trump leading state which Hillary Clinton was expected to easily win

Virginia is the home state of Ms Clinton's running mate

Andrew Buncombe

New York

Wednesday 09 November 2016 02:55 GMT

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US Election: Presidential results by state - 02:00

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Ahead of election day, polls gave Hillary Clinton an advantage of up to six points in the state of Virginia - the home state of her running mate Tim Kaine.

But will 70 cent of votes counted, Donald Trump was leading Ms Clinton by 50-45 points.

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Virginia election results: Donald Trump leading state which Hillary Clinton was expected to easily win

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