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Virginia Democrats are launching a bold offensive in November, selecting moderate candidates to flip key House seats against Republican incumbents. In the first district, prosecutor Shannon Taylor takes on Rob Wittman, promising accountability and reforms like banning stock trading for lawmakers. In the swing second district, former Rep. Elaine Luria returns for a rematch with Jen Kiggans, framing the race as local vs. national GOP priorities — while Kiggans touts bipartisan work and economic leadership. With redistricting blocked and national groups backing these picks, Democrats aim to reclaim ground, even as Republicans tout tax cuts and freedom as their appeal. The fifth district also looks promising with Tom Perriello’s primary win, fueling optimism as Democrats go on the attack.

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