Election Update
And the winners are ...
by Martin Davis
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
The prelims are over, and the main events are set for November 5.
On the Democratic side of the ledger, Eugene Vindman won the party’s nod to represent them in the party’s effort to hold on to the 7th Congressional District seat for a fourth consecutive term. Vindman won with 49% of the vote in a crowded field that included six other candidates. Elizabeth Guzman finished second with 15% of the vote.
Derrick Anderson is the Republican nominee, winning 45% of the vote in a field of six candidates. Cameron Hamilton finished second with 37%. The Republicans are looking to take back the 7th District seat which Abigail Spanberger (D) has held for three terms.
The Advance will have an in-depth breakdown of tonight’s totals in our Wednesday afternoon edition, as well as speeches and photos from watch parties around the area.
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