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At the state Capitol, theyre counting their blessings — and curses.

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The race for the General Assembly is growing commercial. Even in this off- off- off-year election, campaigning is an $80 million business in Virginia – more than farmers get for the states iconic tobacco and peanut crops put together, a Richmond Times-Dispatch analysis of more than 44,000 spending items on legislative candidates’ campaign finance reports shows.

The race for the General Assembly is growing commercial. Even in this off- off- off-year election, campaigning is an $80 million business in Virginia – more than farmers get for the states iconic tobacco and peanut crops put together, a Richmond Times-Dispatch analysis of more than 44,000 spending items on legislative candidates’ campaign finance reports shows.

Agrinning, popular Virginia governor with a jock past presses a well-financed, team and themed approach to legislative midterm elections that could generate fresh momentum for a Republican administration synonymous with

Glenn Youngkin isnt the first Virginia governor betting that his popularity and surfeit of campaign cash tip the legislature his way.

Former Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler served on the House Appropriations Committee and its subcommittee that covers HHS.

Some very expensive ships sunk on Election Day. All told, various people and groups spent about $160 million on state candidate campaigns and initiatives. About $128 million of that amount

The situation is unheard of in Virginia, according to a veteran observer of state politics.