Republicans chose their VA-04 nominee
Youngkin also called a special election for HD-24
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The rundown
Youngkin, Gilbert, and Miyares show support for a candidate in the newly called special election to fill seat left vacant by Ronnie Campbell’s passing.
Planned Parenthood is running ads on social media against Joe Morrissey.
Youngkin bans Tik Tok on state devices and networks.
A GOP nominee in VA-04
Republicans in VA-04 chose their nominee at a party canvass in Richmond today. Participants had five hours to vote in the party-run process and Leon Benjamin won on the first ballot.
Benjamin ran against McEachin in 2020 and 2022 and lost handily both times.
Democrats choose their nominee Tuesday with a competitive firehouse primary.
