by the end of today, we should have some important clues about 2020. how president trump's draw with republicans is holding, whether suburban voters are shifting significantly to democrats, and what messages are striking a chord. governors will be elected in mississippi and kentucky, and there is a major 2020 litmus test in virginia today. it's really unusual, that control of a state legislature would get so much national attention, not to mention set records for fund-raising, but both parties are watching closely to see whether the record-setting spending on these races will pay off. >> who's ready to turn virginia blue? [ cheering ] >> reporter: democrats in virginia can taste victory. >> we're going to vote and we're going to vote and we're going to win! >> reporter: grassroots volunteers outside richmond showing unprecedented energy for an off-year election knowing there could be a huge payoff. all 140 virginia legislative