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
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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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