An unexpectedly close governor's race in Virginia has Democrats rattled, as their candidate, former governor Terry McAuliffe, has seen his lead over Republican businessman Glenn Youngkin evaporate in recent weeks
Democrat Terry McAuliffe, a party fixture who served as governor from 2014 to 2018, has seen his lead over Republican businessman Glenn Youngkin in opinion polls evaporate in recent weeks.
Polls leading up to Election Day showed that Youngkin closed the gap with McAuliffe by appealing to independent voters - a group that was alienated in 2020 by Trump's firebrand style of politics but was more drawn to Youngkin's congenial manner - despite McAuliffe's attempts to tie Youngkin to the former president.
But Trump's role in the race still loomed in the minds of many voters after the former president endorsed Youngkin. In the other governor's race, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, a Democrat, is favored to win a second term against Republican Jack Ciattarelli, a former state lawmaker.Virginia Republican gubernatorial nominee Glenn Youngkin speaks during a campaign event in Leesburg, Virginia, U.S., November 1, 2021. REUTERS/Elizabeth FrantzDozens of major U.S. cities will also choose mayors, including Atlanta, Minneapolis, Boston, Miami, Cincinnati, Detroit and Seattle.
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
Va. governor's race: 5 things to watch in the most important election of the yearPolls show a neck-and-neck race between Democrat Terry McAuliffe and Republican Glenn Youngkin.
Les mer »
Opinion | Terry McAuliffe’s Panic AttacksFrom WSJopinion: If Terry McAuliffe loses, Democrats worried about 2022 will blame everything from President Biden’s sinking approval ratings to the blue suburban revolt against school boards, writes wjmcgurn
Les mer »
Election Day 2021 Live Updates: Over 1.1 million Virginians voted early, elections commissioner saysRepublican Glenn Youngkin and Democrat Terry McAuliffe rallied last-minute support ahead of polls opening for the Virginia gubernatorial election. Follow our live Election Day coverage here:
Les mer »
Steve Kornacki breaks down what to look for in Virginia governor's raceSteve Kornacki digs into the latest rounds of polls and past election trends in Virginia as polls open in the governor's race between Terry McAuliffe and Glenn Youngkin.
Les mer »
Win or lose, Democrats have a tough road ahead after Virginia's governor’s raceA close win for either Democrat Terry McAuliffe or Republican Glenn Youngkin could signal a rough road ahead for Democrats heading into next year's midterms.
Les mer »