A newcomer is expected to run for the GOP nomination in VA-07
The race for VA-07 is starting to heat up already
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The rundown
A newcomer to Virginia politics with a background as a Navy Seal and a career at Homeland Security is expected to enter the VA-07 race.
Virginia voters support the creation of a Prescription Drug Affordability Board to rein in drug prices and are more likely to vote for candidates who endorse the policy, according to an AARP Virginia voter survey released today.
Republicans in VA-07
As reported last week, Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA07) is not expected to seek reelection to the House next year with the intention of running for governor in 2025. With that news breaking publicly, the timeline for possible candidates to run for her seat has sped up.
One potential candidate for the Republican nomination in VA-07 is