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Virginia election winners break race and gender barriers amid national scrutiny on diversity

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — As the polls closed on Tuesday across Virginia, it quickly became clear it was a night of firsts: Voters overwhelmingly elected a slate of candidates who broke race and gender ...

Democrats win governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general. Here’s what’s next for Virginia.

Just a few minutes ago, Adam (my husband) said to our daughters, ‘Your mom’s going to be the governor of Virginia,'” Abigail Spanberger said. “I can guarantee those ...