Virginia primaries set the stage for incumbents, turnout and pivotal districts

TL;DR
Virginia voters face August primaries for a U.S. Senate seat and congressional races in the 5th, 7th and 11th, plus local contests; the piece flags whether incumbents might lose, how turnout could shape key Democratic races like the 5th’s Perriello vs. McGuire, and Roanoke’s city council, while offering a voter guide and live results.
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