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Shannon Taylor wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Virginia's 1st District

Taylor won the Democratic primary and will challenge Rep. Robert J. Wittman in November.

Shannon Taylor wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Virginia's 1st District
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Virginia Democrats selected Shannon Taylor and Elaine Luria as nominees for two U.S. House races, setting up contests against Republican incumbents in November. Other primary results included wins by Tom Perriello and Bert Mizusawa.

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Democratic nominee in Virginia's 1st Congressional District

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

Democratic nominee in Virginia's 2nd Congressional District

Luria's version of this story ↗
Mark R. Warner
D · VA · SEN

Democratic senator facing the Republican nominee in November

Abigail Davis Spanberger
Former U.S. Representative (D-VA)

Virginia governor who backed Democratic nominees and discussed the party's electoral prospects

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President and political figure referenced in candidates' and party leaders' remarks

Republican incumbent and Perriello's general-election opponent

Progressive candidate in the Democratic primary for Virginia's 1st District

Republican candidate defeated by McGuire in the 5th District primary

Republican Senate nominee in Virginia

Democratic nominee in Virginia's 5th Congressional District

Republican incumbent and Luria's general-election opponent

Republican incumbent and Taylor's general-election opponent

Democratic incumbent who won his primary

ALSO MENTIONED  Jeff Ryer, Republican Party of Virginia chairman; Lamont Bagby, Virginia Democratic Party chairman

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Shannon Taylor Wins Democratic Nomination for Virginia’s 1st District

The outlets report that Shannon Taylor won the Democratic nomination for Virginia’s 1st District and will face Republican incumbent Rob Wittman in November. Center outlets present the nomination and upcoming matchup in largely factual terms, often alongside results from other Virginia primaries.

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