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Democrats' sweep of Virginia shows the state is moving beyond its Confederate past

  • Written by Toni-Michelle C. Travis, Professor of American Politics, George Mason University

In its first election since Trump became president, Virginia gave Democrats a sweeping victory. This one-time swing state and former Confederate capital elected Democrats in all three statewide races – governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general.

Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam, a mild-mannered physician from Virginia’s eastern shore,...

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