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Democrats gaining ground in Virginia's congressional races, new political analysis shows

The forecast shifted his district from leaning Republican to more of a toss-up.

Democrats gaining ground in Virginia's congressional races, new political analysis shows
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A new Center for Politics forecast shifts Virginia’s 2nd District race toward Democrats and the 1st District race toward a toss-up. The analysis says those contests may help indicate how the broader fight for control of the House will unfold.

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Matt Baker
I · VA

Independent candidate in Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District

Democratic candidate challenging Wittman

Elaine G. Luria
Former U.S. Representative (D-VA)

Democratic candidate challenging Kiggans

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President; mentioned in connection with the 2024 presidential vote in Wittman’s district

Former president; mentioned in connection with the 2020 presidential vote in Wittman’s district

Kamala Harris
Former U.S. Senator (D-CA)

Former vice president; mentioned in connection with the 2024 presidential vote in Wittman’s district

Independent candidate in Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District

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