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ICYMI: Sen. Ghazala Hashmi talked about her priorities, why she believes she is the best Democrat for the LG job, what she has learned during her time in the General Assembly, how her life experiences have helped her become the legislator she is today, what she thinks of the current lieutenant governor Winsome Sears and more.
The Rundown
Kiggans released a new ad in the VA-02 race
Youngkin wrote a letter to Biden asking him to get involved in the port strike negotiations
New ad from Kiggans
Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-VA02, released a new ad in her reelection campaign against her Democratic opponent, Missy Cotter Smasal. The ad will be on broadcast and online.