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Competitive Virginia Races Could Play a Crucial Role in the Battle for Congress
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Competitive Virginia Races Could Play a Crucial Role in the Battle for Congress

Associated Press  

Virginia's 7th and 2nd congressional districts will be among the most competitive in the country in the upcoming election. In the 7th District, Republican Derrick Anderson and Democrat Eugene Vindman are locked in a tight race to succeed Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger. In the 2nd District, Democrats are putting their weight behind Missy Cotter Smasal to reclaim the House seat …

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Republicans grapple with messaging on Biden climate law
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Republicans grapple with messaging on Biden climate law

Politico  

In one Virginia House race, Democrat Missy Cotter Smasal accused Republican Rep. Jen Kiggans of trying to have it both ways on a local offshore wind project. Kiggans gave a speech supporting the project, then “fell in line with her party bosses” to vote for legislation that would have slashed the IRA’s wind incentives, Cotter Smasal said during an October …

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Anti-Trump Eugene Vindman crushes Democratic rivals in Virginia primary
6 months ago

Anti-Trump Eugene Vindman crushes Democratic rivals in Virginia primary

Raw Story  

State Sen. Suhas Subramanyam and military officer Eugene Vindman were the victors in two closely watched Democratic primaries Tuesday in two competitive Northern Virginia districts. Here are the primary results so far: 10th District: Subramanyam prevails Subramanyam, D-Loudoun, bested 11 other Democratic candidates to win the party’s nomination in the blue-leaning but competitive 10th District based in Northern Virginia. 7th …

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Anti-Trump GOP voters mostly loyal in 2022, but not entirely
1 year, 9 months ago

Anti-Trump GOP voters mostly loyal in 2022, but not entirely

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Rep. Lauren Boebert’s grip on Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District didn’t seem in question heading into last year’s midterms. Democrat Adam Frisch said he knew there was a “fairly unique” opening for a more conservative Democrat to connect with Colorado voters who did not like Boebert’s aggressive political style. “There’s no reason that the Republican nominee in 2024 can’t …

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No GOP ‘wave,’ but Republicans could still gain control of US House
2 years, 1 month ago

No GOP ‘wave,’ but Republicans could still gain control of US House

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON — Republicans fell short of their greatest ambitions for major gains in the U.S. House, with control of the chamber still in doubt early Wednesday. McCarthy said a Republican U.S. House majority would “offer a new direction” though he added that “Republicans will work with anyone who’s willing to join us to deliver this new direction that Americans have …

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Kiggans gives GOP 1 of 3 House wins it sought in Virginia
2 years, 1 month ago

Kiggans gives GOP 1 of 3 House wins it sought in Virginia

Associated Press  

DUMFRIES, Va. — Republicans knocked off one of three Democratic congresswomen in Virginia who faced tough reelection bids Tuesday in a midterm election season where the GOP sought to regain control of the House of Representatives. Republican challenger Jen Kiggans, a state senator, defeated Democratic incumbent Elaine Luria in a district centered in Virginia Beach that was tweaked in redistricting …

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Democrat Spanberger Wins Reelection To US House In Virginia
2 years, 1 month ago

Democrat Spanberger Wins Reelection To US House In Virginia

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING DUMFRIES, Va. — Democrat Abigail Spanberger has won reelection over Republican Yesli Vega in a Virginian congressional seat the GOP had aggressively fought to flip. Spanberger became one of the GOP’s top national targets after her district was significantly redrawn, shifting from central Virginia to the northern Virginia and Fredericksburg areas. Republican Hung Cao conceded to Democratic …

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Luria makes final case for democracy, vies for Black voters
2 years, 1 month ago

Luria makes final case for democracy, vies for Black voters

Associated Press  

SUFFOLK, Va. — In the closing days of her campaign, Rep. Elaine Luria stood on a wooden porch in a far-flung part of her newly drawn district, microphone in hand and a 7-year-old Black girl at her side, to make her final case for what is at stake in the midterm elections. “If Luria is going to have a chance …

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The bellwether districts to watch that could determine control of Congress
2 years, 1 month ago

The bellwether districts to watch that could determine control of Congress

NPR  

The bellwether districts to watch that could determine control of Congress Enlarge this image toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images Alex Wong/Getty Images Republicans are heavily favored to take back control of the House, likely breaking Democrats of full control in Washington. ET : IN-1 Toss Up: After redistricting, incumbent Frank Mrvan is in a district that became more Republican, but …

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Virginia: What to expect on election night
2 years, 1 month ago

Virginia: What to expect on election night

Associated Press  

Three congressional races in newly redrawn districts are drawing the most attention — and money — in Virginia this year. The race in coastal Virginia’s military-heavy 2nd District pits two Navy veterans, Democratic Rep. Elaine Luria and Republican state Sen. Jen Kiggans, against each other. Here’s a look at what to expect on election night: ELECTION NIGHT Polls close at …

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Virginia’s Luria, Kiggans clash in 2nd District debate
2 years, 2 months ago

Virginia’s Luria, Kiggans clash in 2nd District debate

Associated Press  

RICHMOND, Va. — Democratic U.S. Rep. Elaine Luria and her GOP challenger, Jen Kiggans, tangled over federal spending, the economy and abortion restrictions during a combative debate Wednesday, as the two Navy veterans sought to present themselves as the best equipped to represent Virginia’s military-heavy 2nd Congressional District. Kiggans, a state senator, nurse practitioner and former Navy helicopter pilot, is …

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Vega, Kiggans win GOP nod to face Reps. Spanberger, Luria
2 years, 6 months ago

Vega, Kiggans win GOP nod to face Reps. Spanberger, Luria

Associated Press  

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia voters picked two women, a state senator and a Hispanic law enforcement official, on Tuesday as the Republican nominees for what could be two of the country’s most competitive U.S. House races. Jen Kiggans defeated three challengers to win the nomination in Virginia’s coastal 2nd District and will take on U.S. Rep. Elaine Luria. Luria’s campaign …

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Veterans are prized recruits as congressional candidates
3 years, 4 months ago

Veterans are prized recruits as congressional candidates

Associated Press  

NORFOLK, Va. — With midterm election season rapidly approaching, Republicans and Democrats have something in common when it comes to recruiting candidates they hope will deliver majorities in Congress: a preference for military veterans. Luria, who sits on the House Armed Services, Homeland Security, and Veterans’ Affairs Committees, said that in her district, someone who has served “instantly goes into …

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