For the second time, Richmond Commonwealth's Attorney Colette McEachin has held off challenger Tom Barbour Jr. to retain the Democratic nomination.

Similar to 2021 it was a lopsided margin, with McEachin taking 72% of the vote to 28% for Barbour.

McEachin, who reached office in a special election in 2020, will almost assuredly win reelection for the second time in November's general election.

McEachin is the widow of the late state senator and congressman Donald McEachin, who died in 2022 after a battle with cancer.

A spokesperson for McEachin's campaign said she would release a statement on her victory in the coming days.

"I’ve called to congratulate Ms. McEachin on a race well run," Barbour wrote. "This is how we move our party forward as Democrats: by demanding action on issues that matter and building new bases of support. We are exceptionally proud of our team for doing this necessary work this cycle. Onward!"

Contact Michael Phillips at mphillips@richmonder.org.