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The Virginia governor’s race — the first competitive election in the United States since President Biden took office — will be a major test of the national political environment before the midterms.
In 2020, Virginia epitomized the way in which Democrats took the White House and Congress — by turning moderate and swing counties.
But with Mr. Biden’s poll numbers waning, particularly among independents, Republicans see an opportunity.
On today’s episode
Lisa Lerer, a national political correspondent for The New York Times.
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Republicans in Virginia are saying what their nominee for governor, Glenn Youngkin, will not: The governor’s race is a proxy for Donald Trump’s grievances.
Though Virginia is getting bluer, the former governor Terry McAuliffe is straining to motivate Democratic voters for his comeback attempt.
After months of closed classrooms and lost learning time, Republicans are making schools the focus of their final push.
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Lisa Lerer contributed reporting.
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