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Many Democrats said it was time for a Black woman to lead Virginia. But the party establishment is lining up behind Terry McAuliffe. Gregory S. Schneider © Steve Helber/AP Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D), left, arrives at Waterside in Norfolk with former governor Terry McAuliffe, right, on Thursday, April 8, for a news conference announcing Northam's endorsement of McAuliffe in the 2021 Virginia governor’s race. From the Norfolk waterfront to the busy streets of Alexandria, Virginia’s Democratic establishment turned out in force this week to anoint their preferred can...

“Terry’s strong record of delivering for Virginians is exactly why we need him as our next governor," Northam said in a statement shared with The Associated Press ahead of the formal announcement. “We will need bold leadership ready to build a more equitable post-COVID economy that creates jobs, invests in workers, ensures equitable access to quality affordable health care, and rebuilds Virginia’s thriving network of small businesses.” McAuliffe, the presumptive front-runner in the June 8 Democratic primary, has been methodically locking up and rolling out an unmatched number of end...

Northam endorses McAuliffe for Virginia governor Democratic Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is backing Terry McAuliffe in the race to succeed him, handing his predecessor one of the contest's most coveted endorsements. Author: Associated Press Updated: 7:12 AM EDT April 8, 2021 RICHMOND, Va. — Democratic Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced Thursday that he is backing Terry McAuliffe in the race to succeed him, handing his predecessor one of the contest's most coveted endorsements.  Northam, who under Virginia law cannot seek a consecutive term in office, said ...

Ralph Northam Endorses Predecessor Terry McAuliffe For Virginia Governor Northam’s decision will likely disappoint supporters of Jennifer Carroll Foy and Jennifer McClellan, who are running what could be history-making bids. SARAH RANKIN RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Democratic Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced Thursday that he is backing Terry McAuliffe in the race to succeed him, handing his predecessor one of the contest’s most coveted endorsements. Northam, who under Virginia law cannot seek a consecutive term in office, said McAuliffe’s accomplishments during his previous term in the ...

FILE - In this Jan. 9, 2018, file photo, former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe, right, arrives as he and Gov. Ralph Northam, arrive for a press conference at the Capitol in Richmond, Va. Northam announced Thursday, April 8, 2021, that he was backing Terry McAuliffe in the race to succeed him, handing his predecessor one of the contest's most coveted endorsements. Steve Helber - staff, AP