Shannon L. Taylor Wins Virginia 1st Democratic Primary With 53.1%, Setting Up Wittman Challenge
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Updated · The New York Times · Aug 5
Shannon L. Taylor Wins Virginia 1st Democratic Primary With 53.1%, Setting Up Wittman Challenge
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Aug 5
Summary
Taylor secured the Democratic nomination in Virginia’s 1st Congressional District with 24,915 votes, or 53.1%, as the AP called the race.
Her margin was broad across the district: Taylor led by 20 points in Chesterfield and by 32 points in Henrico, with more than 95% of votes reported in every listed locality.
Salaam Bhatti finished second with 9,223 votes, or 19.7%, while Jason S. Knapp took 4,695 votes, or 10.0%, in a crowded primary field.
Robert J. Wittman, the Republican incumbent, was uncontested in his primary and now awaits Taylor in a general election Cook Political Report rates Lean Republican.