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Former Gov. Terry McAuliffe appears to have the clearest path to victory as Democrats head into their gubernatorial primary June 8. But Sen. Jennifer McClellan and former Del. Jennifer Carroll
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Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, left, talks with former Gov. and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe, right, prior to a news conference at Waterside in Norfolk, Va., Thursday, April 8, 2021. Northam endorsed McAuliffe for governor. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Gov. Ralph Northam has endorsed his predecessor, former Gov. Terry McAuliffe, to be his successor.
Northam’s endorsement Thursday morning in Norfolk comes as McAuliffe enjoys a large advantage in cash and name recognition in the five-person Democratic primary for governor. While governors can’t serve consecutive terms in Virginia, Northam painted his past four years in office as an extension of McAuliffe’s. Together, Northam said they’ve made Virginia more equitable and brought the state under complete Democratic control. He said he’s endorsing McAuliffe to keep it that way.
Special Election House District 2: Early voting ends Saturday, polls open on Tuesday
In Virginia’s House District 2, Voters in Prince William and Stafford counties will head to the polls on Tuesday to vote for a candidate to fill the seat held by Jennifer Carroll Foy, who stepped down this month to focus on her run for governor.
Heather Mitchell, who ran against Carrol Foy in 2019, is again vying for the seat for the Republicans. Political newcomer Candi King hopes to win the seat to keep it in the hands of Democrats.
Early voting is also underway for the election. As of Wednesday morning, a total of 235 voters had already cast their ballots in both counties.