VA-SD07: Democrats hope to keep momentum with Virginia special election
Democrats are hoping to flip a special state Senate seat in Virginia on Tuesday amid a burst of momentum following the midterms and a chaotic week in Republican politics.
The special election for the seventh state senate district, which encompasses a portion of the greater Virginia Beach area, was previously held by GOP Rep. Jen Kiggins.
While Kiggins defeated former Rep. Elaine Luria (D-Va.) in the second congressional district, which encompasses the seventh state senate district, Democrats point to other victories across the state last cycle as signs the party has a genuine chance of turning the seat blue.
“This is really Republicans’ race to lose,” said Christina Polizzi, communications director at the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee. “If they are not able to hold onto this seat heading into Virginia in 2023, that certainly is kind of an alarm bell that the GOP brand in Virginia has taken some hits under Gov. Youngkin’s leadership, under the Republican control of the House, and as abortion rights have become a bigger issue post the Dobbs decision.”
Virginia Beach Councilman Aaron Rouse (D) is facing off against former Navy veteran and Republican Kevin Adams in Tuesday’s contest. The district is considered a toss-up, with both Republicans and Democrats winning it narrowly in the past.
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