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Trump Influence Looms Large Over Virginia’s Primary Election Contests
President Donald Trump’s influence is expected to play a crucial role in Tuesday’s primary contests in swing state Virginia, which serve as a partial referendum on his job performance. The historic elections will not only decide the party nominations for governor and other statewide offices but also provide insight into the president’s impact on voter sentiment.
The political landscape in Virginia has changed significantly since Trump’s last presidential contest in 2020, with Democrats gaining control of the House of Delegates in 2019. In contrast, Republicans successfully defended their majorities in the state Senate and House of Representatives during the same year.
Tuesday’s contests will set the stage for a highly competitive general election showdown in November, as Virginia has historically voted Democratic at the presidential level since 2004.
Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has made significant changes to federal spending and workforce cuts, which have been acutely felt in northern Virginia’s heavily populated suburbs.
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