Source: Fox News
Summary
Shannon Taylor won the Democratic primary in Virginia’s 1st Congressional District, setting up a November 3rd showdown against longtime Republican Rep. Rob Wittman. Democrats hope to flip the traditionally Republican district due to shifting suburban voting patterns around Richmond. The district remains “lean Republican” according to Cook Political Report. The Democratic primary featured a crowded seven-candidate field. Wittman has represented the district since 2007 and is seeking another term.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Taylor’s victory marks the beginning of a familiar campaign against Wittman. The district’s boundaries, once again, play a crucial role. Democrats attempted to redraw the map, but it was struck down. The stage is set for a November showdown. The familiar script of a Democratic challenger vying to unseat a longtime Republican incumbent is about to unfold.
Author: Evan Null
