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Virginia Democrats pick establishment nominees for 2 US House seats they hope to flip

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A voter casts a ballot at a polling location inside Alexandria City High School during a primary election in Alexandria, Virginia, US, on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026. Virginians are heading to the polls after the Virginia Supreme Court in May blocked a voter-approved map that would have flipped as many as…

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  1. Election Day on Tuesday: What to expect in Virginia's state primary

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    Virginia Democrats pick establishment nominees for 2 US House seats they hope to flip

    Headline from NBC4 Washington ·

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  1. Washington Examiner

    Races to watch in Virginia in state’s first election since redistricting battle (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Virginians will head to the ballot boxes on Tuesday to make their voices heard in the Old Dominion’s 2026 primary elections. The state’s election schedule was upended by Democrats’ proposed redistricting measure, which pushed back primaries from mid-June to Aug.

  2. Virginia Mercury

    Virginia votes Tuesday: Everything you need to know about the 2026 primary elections (opens Virginia Mercury)

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    Virginia Mercury's feed description

    Virginians will head to the polls Tuesday for the 2026 primary elections, nearly two months later than usual after this year’s congressional redistricting referendum and the uncertainty over which map would govern the races delayed the state’s traditional June nomination contest.

  3. WRIC Richmond

    AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Virginia’s state primary (opens WRIC Richmond)

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    WRIC Richmond's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — For the third time in nine months, Virginia residents will vote in a statewide election on Tuesday, this time to choose nominees for U.S. Senate and U.S. House, including in some competitive swing districts that could decide control of the narrowly divided chamber in November.

  4. 13News Now Norfolk

    Election Day on Tuesday: What to expect in Virginia's state primary (opens 13News Now Norfolk)

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    13News Now Norfolk's feed description

    Voters on Tuesday will choose nominees for the U.S. Senate and U.S. House. It's the commonwealth's third statewide election in nine months.

  5. The Center Square

    Virginia voters to decide House primaries (opens The Center Square)

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    The Center Square's feed description

    (The Center Square) – Virginia voters will head to the polls Tuesday to decide several congressional primaries, including Democratic races in the 8th and 9th districts and a three-way Republican race in the 10th District.

  6. WRIC Richmond

    What you need to know about Virginia’s 2026 primary elections (opens WRIC Richmond)

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    WRIC Richmond's feed description

    8News is your Local Election Headquarters, and Virginia voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, Aug. 4, to cast their ballots in the 2026 primary elections.

  7. Jonesboro Sun

    Virginia Democrats pick nominees in 2 US House seats they hope to flip in midterms (opens Jonesboro Sun)

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    Jonesboro Sun's feed description

    Virginia voters are set to pick their nominees for this year’s congressional midterm elections, capping a primary season marked by upheaval thanks to Democrats’ failed redistricting initiative. The commonwealth typically holds its primaries in June but this year moved them…

  8. NBC4 Washington

    Virginia primary day: Check registration, polling place hours and more (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    NBC4 Washington's feed description

    Every seat in the House of Representatives and one Senate seat is on Virginia’s primary ballot as the fight for control over Congress shifts from the fight to redistrict to the will of the voters. The primary is Tuesday, Aug. 4.

  9. WTOP Washington DC

    LIVE RESULTS: Virginia primary election 2026 (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    See live results from Virginia's primary election as voters nominate candidates for U.S. Congress and local offices.

  10. WTOP Washington DC

    Virginians head to primary polls that could impact balance of power in Congress (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    The primary election in the commonwealth is typically held in June, but state lawmakers voted to delay it while the push for redistricting played out.

  11. FOX 5 DC

    Virginia Primary 2026: Election Day info, how to vote in person & when the polls close (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    FOX 5 DC's feed description

    Virginia voters head to the polls for the 2026 primary election on Tuesday, Aug. 4. State election officials moved the primary from June to August to meet redistricting deadlines.. The election will determine party nominees for the U.S. Senate, U.S. House and local offices ahead of the Nov.

  12. News Nation Now

    Virginia primary election results 2026 (opens News Nation Now)

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    News Nation Now's feed description

    Follow the results of Virginia's primary election below. Polls close at 7 p.m. ET.

  13. WAVY Norfolk

    Virginia Primary Elections 2026: What to know (opens WAVY Norfolk)

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    WAVY Norfolk's feed description

    PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY)-- 10 On Your Side is your Local Election Headquarters as Virginians prepare to vote in the 2026 primary election. Today, Registered Virginia voters will vote to decide which candidates will represent their party in several races on the November ballot.

  14. Virginia Mercury

    LIVE COVERAGE: Virginia Primary Day 2026 (opens Virginia Mercury)

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    Virginia Mercury's feed description

    Virginia voters cast their ballots at a precinct inside Libbie Mill Library on Election Day, Nov. 4, 2025. (Photo by Marcus Ingram for the Virginia Mercury) Key Events Aug. 4, 2026 9:01 am Heading to the polls? Here’s what to know. Heading to the polls? Here’s what to know.

  15. WRIC Richmond

    How to find your polling place for Virginia's primary elections (opens WRIC Richmond)

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    WRIC Richmond's feed description

    The Aug. 4 primary elections have arrived in Virginia, where voters are selecting their preferred nominees for local races and U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. Here's how you can find your polling place before casting your ballot between 6 a.m and 7 p.m. today.

  16. Richmond Times-Dispatch

    Virginia primary election day: 5 things to know before you vote (opens Richmond Times-Dispatch)

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    Richmond Times-Dispatch's feed description

    Virginians head to the polls today for primary elections that were delayed nearly two months because of uncertainty surrounding this year's congressional redistricting referendum.

  17. PBS NewsHour

    Virginia Democrats to pick nominees in House seats they hope to flip in midterms (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    Virginia voters are set to pick their nominees for this year's congressional midterm elections, capping a primary season marked by upheaval thanks to Democrats' failed redistricting initiative.

  18. DC News Now

    Virginia 2026 Primary Election Results (opens DC News Now)

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    DC News Now's feed description

    See the most up-to-date results for Virginia's 2026 primary election.

  19. WUSA9

    Virginia primary election | Latest results (opens WUSA9)

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    WUSA9's feed description

    Virginians are choosing the Republican nominee to challenge Warner in the Senate, as well as voting in numerous House races.

  20. WFXR Roanoke

  21. PBS NewsHour

    Live Results: Virginia midterm primaries (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    For the third time in nine months, Virginia residents will vote in a statewide election on Tuesday.

  22. 13News Now Norfolk

    Virginia Primary Election Results (opens 13News Now Norfolk)

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    13News Now Norfolk's feed description

    Follow the latest election results for Virginia's primary elections, August 4, 2026.

  23. Jonesboro Sun

    Virginia Democrats pick nominees in US House seats they hope to flip in midterms (opens Jonesboro Sun)

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    Jonesboro Sun's feed description

    Virginia voters are set to pick their nominees for this year’s congressional midterm elections, capping a primary season marked by upheaval thanks to Democrats’ failed redistricting initiative. The commonwealth typically holds its primaries in June but this year moved them…

  24. DC News Now

    Virginia voters head to polls in delayed primary election (opens DC News Now)

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    DC News Now's feed description

    The primary is typically held in June but was moved to August following the state's failed redistricting effort.

  25. FOX 5 DC

    Virginia Primary Election 2026: Live results (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    FOX 5 DC's feed description

    Track live results from Virginia's 2026 primary election. Virginia voters are choosing party nominees for U.S. Senate, U.S. House and local offices ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. Polls are open 6 a.m.–7 p.m. Use the widgets below to follow results as they are reported. JUMP TO: U.S.

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