Virginia and New Jersey are the only states in the country with gubernatorial races this year, and because Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam cannot serve a consecutive term, only increasingly blue Virginia has an open seat.
The Old Dominion’s off-year elections typically draw national attention and are watched closely by both parties to see who might have an advantage heading into the national midterm elections.
The debate was largely cordial to start with. But it heated up as time went on, and the sharpest jabs were directed at McAuliffe.
A former chairman of the Democratic National Committee and a close friend of Bill and Hillary Clinton, McAuliffe served as governor from 2014 to 2018 and is widely seen as the Democratic frontrunner. He brings name recognition, fundraising prowess and, as he touted Tuesday night, a deep bench of support from key Virginia powerbrokers.
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McAuliffe takes jabs from fellow Democrats in debate
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1of5Democratic candidates for governor of Virginia, Del. Lee Carter, left, former Gov. Terry McAuliffe, second from left, state Sen. Jennifer McClellan, center, Del. Jennifer Carroll Foy, second from right, and Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, right, participate in a debate at Virginia State University in Petersburg, Va., Tuesday, April 6, 2021.Steve Helber/APShow MoreShow Less
2of5Democratic candidates for governor of Virginia, Del. Lee Carter, left, former Gov. Terry McAuliffe, second from left, state Sen. Jennifer McClellan, center, Del. Jennifer Carroll Foy, second from right, and Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, right, participate in a debate at Virginia State University in Petersburg, Va., Tuesday, April 6, 2021.Steve Helber/APShow MoreShow Less
McAuliffe takes jabs from fellow Democrats in debate
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