With Representative Abigail Spanberger’s announcement that she will not seek another term in Congress, instead opting to run for governor of Virginia in 2025, Democrats are preparing to mount a defense to retain control of the important swing district she captured back in 2018. While Spanberger successfully defended her seat in two subsequent elections, Republicans have reason to feel bullish about their chances of taking back the seat once held by former House Majority Leader Eric Cantor. Short
Del. Briana Sewell, recently elected to a second term, is a former Prince William district director for Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-11th, and former chief of staff to Ann Wheeler, chair of the Prince William County board.
A Dale City resident who played a key role in President Donald Trump s first impeachment has become the first Democratic candidate to officially announce a campaign for Virginia s 7th Congressional