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Virginia Democrats pick establishment nominees for 2 US House seats they hope to flip in November
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: SARAH RANKIN, Associated Press , as published by Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)
· August 5, 2026
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Key takeaway The Democratic party is hoping to flip these congressional districts as part of a larger effort to gain control of the US House.
Virginia voters have selected nominees for two US House seats. The chosen candidates are a prosecutor and a former congresswoman, both establishment Democrats. They will face Republican incumbents in the November election.
The Democratic party is hoping to flip these congressional districts as part of a larger effort to gain control of the US House. Further information about the nominees and the election can be found through news sources such as Yourbasin.
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Category: government ·
Published: August 5, 2026 ·
Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) ·
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