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Voters are expressing broad dissatisfaction with Donald Trump — and with both political parties, according to early results from the Exit Poll.
Former Democratic Virginia Rep. Abigail Spanberger comfortably defeated Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears to become Virginia’s next governor on Tuesday evening, multiple outlets projected. NBC News called the race for Spanberger just before 8:00 p.
Virginians also elected their first female governor Tuesday, Abigail Spanberger. The Democratic candidate for attorney general, Jay Jones, is also projected to win, meaning Virginia will have a strong left-leaning team to stand against Trump.
NBC News projects Abigail Spanberger as the winner of the Virginia governor's race. NBC News’ Kristen Welker details how Spanberger’s messaging on the economy resonated with voters and earned her the win.
The former House member will become the first woman to hold the office.
Democrat Jay Jones defeated Jason Miyares in the Virginia Attorney General race on Tuesday, NBC News projected.
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Virginia elects Democrat AG candidate who fantasized about murdering political opponent
Jay Jones, the Democrat candidate for attorney general of Virginia who garnered national attention for openly fantasizing about murdering a political opponent, has been elected