Result: Shannon Taylor to take on Rob Wittman in Virginia's 1st
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Democrats in Virginia’s 1st Congressional District are putting forward Henrico Commonwealth’s Attorney Shannon Taylor as their challenger to incumbent Republican US Rep. Rob Wittman, according to unofficial results Tuesday night.
Taylor was on track to win over 50% of the vote in Virginia’s most crowded primary election. The Associated Press called the race at 7:48 PM. (All results are unofficial until certified by the state.)
“With the help of our incredible law enforcement, we’ve made our community safer. But protecting our community from harm can no longer be just about stopping crime on our streets,” Taylor told supporters at an Irish pub in Henrico. “Now, our families are facing a new threat: a cost of living crisis caused by a culture of corruption in Washington.”
Taylor and Wittman will campaign in one of the most competitive US House districts nationwide. The seat, which Republicans have held since 1977, is seen as crucial to control of…