Reeves lost his congressional bid and his state Senate primary challenger is working to build momentum

Analysis on Bryce Reeves losing in VA-07

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The rundown

• Youngkin is pressed on a budget amendment that stopped the early release of some incarcerated individuals

• Reeves lost his race for Congress and now his state Senate primary challenger is making moves.

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Executive Schedule

• 5:00 PM: GOVERNOR GLENN YOUNGKIN ATTENDS THE BLESSING OF THE ELDERS A CELEBRATION OF THE BLACK CHURCH IN AMERICA

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Reeves lost his race for Congress and now his primary challenger is making moves

State Sen. Bryce Reeves (R) has been considered by some as a Republican heavyweight in the Spotsylvania area in recent years but he finished in third place in the VA-07 Primary on Tuesday. A primary challenger for his Senate seat is also making moves to try and gain momentum ahead of 2023 elections.