Virginia Primaries: Upsets and Dominant Issues
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Former Virginia delegate Lashrecse Aird defeated Sen. Joe Morrissey in a Democratic primary, a win for progressives and abortion-rights supporters. In another closely watched primary, Sen. Louise Lucas triumphed over Sen. Lionell Spruill. Republican primary voters ousted controversial Sen. Amanda Chase, with former state senator Glen Sturtevant prevailing. Youngkin-endorsed candidates won in all 10 of the 10 contested races the governor was involved in. Democrats had more contested Senate primaries on Tuesday, with progressives challenging more business-friendly incumbents notching some big wins.
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