Democratic presidential lean muted in lower-turnout legislative races, but political environment appears to be different than 2021.KEY POINTS FROM THIS ARTICLE In this year’s state legislative races in Virginia, Republicans are trying to do something that has become rare: forge a state government trifecta in a state that voted for the other party for president. At first blush, Democrats would appear to have a clear edge on the map, but in an off-year election, the key districts’ presidential voting patterns overstate how Democratic they are in these legislative races. While President Biden’s approval rating is actually worse than it was in November 2021, when Republicans scored victories in that year’s Virginia races, the political environment is likely better for Democrats now than it was back then.
It is time once again for the Five Plays series where I will clip five plays from the previous game that I felt had an impact on the outcome. You’re in for a treat this week as I got carried away.
Benjamin junior Jackson Hamilton saved his best for last as he won both the shot put and discus with personal-best throws to help the Buccaneers successfully defend the boys' team title at the Class 1A FHSAA state championships.
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