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Virginia's 11th District Race Sparks Democratic Divisions

6/24/2025

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Walkinshaw Competes Intensely

The race for Virginia's 11th Congressional District is intensifying as candidates compete to fill the void left by the late Rep. Gerry Connolly. James R. Walkinshaw, Connolly's protégé, finds himself at the forefront, facing scrutiny over the party's nomination process. This contest highlights the growing rifts within the Democratic Party, as hopefuls advocate for change against a backdrop of entrenched power.

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Cuomo Faces Mamdani

New Yorkers are heading to the polls for municipal primaries, where the spotlight shines on a fierce Democratic mayoral showdown between former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani. Cuomo, who stepped down in disgrace, faces tough competition, while incumbent Mayor Eric Adams seeks to maintain his position as an independent. Expect a wait for results due to ranked-choice voting.

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Walkinshaw Competes Intensely

The race for Virginia's 11th Congressional District is intensifying as candidates compete to fill the void left by the late Rep. Gerry Connolly. James R. Walkinshaw, Connolly's protégé, finds himself at the forefront, facing scrutiny over the party's nomination process. This contest highlights the growing rifts within the Democratic Party, as hopefuls advocate for change against a backdrop of entrenched power.

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