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Taylor declares victory over Wittman, flips Virginia's 1st Congressional District blue

Headline from WFXR Roanoke

Henrico County Commonwealth's Attorney Shannon Taylor (D) has declared victory over longtime representative Rob Wittman (R) in the race for Virginia's 1st Congressional District in Congress, saying she's flipped the district blue.

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  1. The Hill

    Taylor ousts Wittman from Virginia's 1st District in Democratic win (opens The Hill)

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    Democrat Shannon Taylor, a longtime Virginia prosecutor, is projected to unseat Rep. Rob Wittman (R-Va.) in Virginia’s 1st Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ, with Taylor ousting a Republican incumbent who has held the seat for nearly two decades.

  2. Townhall

    Democrat Shannon Taylor Flips Virginia's First District, Defeating 20-Year Incumbent Rob Wittman (opens Townhall)

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  3. WFXR Roanoke

    Taylor declares victory over Wittman, flips Virginia's 1st Congressional District blue (opens WFXR Roanoke)

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    WFXR Roanoke's feed description

    Henrico County Commonwealth's Attorney Shannon Taylor (D) has declared victory over longtime representative Rob Wittman (R) in the race for Virginia's 1st Congressional District in Congress, saying she's flipped the district blue.

  4. Richmond Times-Dispatch

    Taylor wins 1st District race (opens Richmond Times-Dispatch)

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    Richmond Times-Dispatch's feed description

    Democrat Shannon Taylor flipped the 1st Congressional District, a Republican stronghold for decades, defeating 19-year veteran Rep. Rob Wittman.

  5. Washington Examiner

    Ten-term Republican congressman loses to Shannon Taylor in Virginia’s 1st District (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Shannon Taylor, a top Henrico County prosecutor who campaigned as a law-and-order Democrat, defeated Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA), who has represented Virginia’s 1st Congressional District for nearly two decades. The Associated Press called the race for Taylor on Thursday afternoon.

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