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Two Virginia Districts Shift Left

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A new Washington Post-Schar School poll in Virginia’s 1st District finds Shannon Taylor (D) leading Rob Wittman (R) in the U.S. House race, 50% to 46%.

Virginia 1st District House Race
Shannon Taylor (D) 50%
 
Rob Wittman (R) 46%
 
Washington Post-Schar School poll · likely voters · ±4.5%
Virginia 5th District House Race
John McGuire (R) 51%
 
Tom Perriello (D) 45%
 
Washington Post-Schar School poll · likely voters · ±4.5%
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