Battle for control of Virginia Legislature may hinge on a state senate race with independent streak
- The Virginia Senate District 27 race is not a typical Democrat versus Republican battle, as it also features an independent candidate with a successful electoral history who used to be a stripper.
- Abortion has become a major focus in the race, with the Democratic and Republican candidates differing on their positions.
- The independent candidate, Monica Gary, is drawing support from both Republicans and Democrats and considers herself the most liberal candidate in the race.
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'Free-wheeling' senate race featuring 'wild-card' ex-stripper may determine control of VA Legislature
Next week's state legislative elections in Virginia will likely be extremely close, with partisan control already narrowly split between both chambers. But control of the state senate could come down to one specific race between four colorful candidates.According to the Associated Press, the battle for Virginia's 27th state senate district is a hotly contested race with no clearly predictable outcome. Democrat Joel Griffin — whose relatively nor…
Battle for control of the Virginia Legislature may hinge on a state senate race with an independent streak
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (AP) A race that could determine control of Virginias Legislature will not be a standard battle between a Democrat and a Republican, but also features a wild-card independent candidate with a history of electoral success who happens to be a former stripper.Oh, and then theres the write-in campaign of a right-wing restaurateur who specializes in grilled cheese sandwiches.The free-wheeling Senate District 27 race in the Freder…
Battle for control of Virginia Legislature may hinge on a state senate race with independent streak
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (AP) — A race that could determine control of Virginia’s Legislature will not be a standard battle between a Democrat and a Republican, but also features a wild-card independent candidate with a history of electoral success who happens to be a former stripper. Oh, and then there’s the write-in campaign of a right-wing restaurateur who specializes in grilled cheese sandwiches. The free-wheeling Senate District 27 race in the…
Kentucky Governor Race Could Determine Control of U.S. Senate
The winner between Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) and Attorney General Daniel Cameron (R) in November could determine control of the U.S. Senate as Beshear argues that a state law requiring him to appoint a Republican if Sen. Mitch McConnell (R) steps down is unconstitutional.
Battle for control of Virginia Legislature may hinge on a state senate race with independent streak
A race that could determine control of Virginia's Legislature will not be a standard battle between a Democrat and a Republican, but also features a wild-card independent candidate with a history of electoral success who happens to be a former stripper.
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