If the Virginia Democratic Party establishment has its way, the party will nominate a ticket comprised entirely of Northern Virginians. Even if the party establishment doesnât have its way, the party might still nominate a ticket comprised entirely of Northern Virginians â the front-runners from governor and attorney general are from there, and so are four of the six candidates for lieutenant governor. Is this wise? The answer to that might depend on whether you live in Fairfax County or Franklin County. Hereâs what we can say with more certainty: This has never happened before. The fact that it might happen now underscores the demographic and electoral trends that are remaking Virginia.