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Taylor wins 1st District race

Shannon Taylor speaks on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in Richmond, Va.

Democrat Shannon Taylor flipped the 1st Congressional District, a Republican stronghold for decades, defeating 19-year veteran Rep. Rob Wittman.

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Shannon Taylor speaks on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in Richmond, Va.

Rep. Rob Wittman, R-1st, greets a voter at Robious Elementary School on Tuesday.

Democratic congressional candidate Shannon Taylor gives her victory speech at an Election Night party, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in Henrico, Va.

Democratic congressional candidate Shannon Taylor speaks during an election night party, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in Henrico, Va.

Democratic congressional candidate Shannon Taylor gives her victory speech at an election night party, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in Henrico, Va.

Rep. Rob Wittman takes photos with supporters at election night watch party on Tuesday Nov. 3, 2026 in Glen Allen, Va.

Commissioner Daniel Cortez takes a photo with Rep. Rob Wittman election night watch party on Tuesday Nov. 3, 2026 in Glen Allen, Va.

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