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nkpolitics1212

(8,617 posts) Sun Oct 22, 2023, 08:20 PM Oct 2023

Who is going to be the Democratic nominee for the 2026 VA US Senate Election if Warner-D decides not to run?

Spanberger-D and Wexton-D are not available due to the fact Spanberger-D is likely to be Governor in 2026 and Wexton-D is retiring from elected office next year.
Luria-D can make a political comeback by making a US Senate run. VA-2CD is the swingiest district in VA.
McClellan-D will make history as the 1st black female US Senator from VA.

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Who is going to be the Democratic nominee for the 2026 VA US Senate Election if Warner-D decides not to run? (Original Post) nkpolitics1212 Oct 2023 OP

I'm thinking Luria AkFemDem Oct 2023 #1

Not sure, but if he retires, Glenn Youngkin will run on the Republican side Polybius Oct 2023 #2

Which Democrat can defeat Youngkin? nkpolitics1212 Oct 2023 #3

AkFemDem

(2,498 posts)

1. I'm thinking Luria

Reply to nkpolitics1212 (Original post)

Sun Oct 22, 2023, 08:32 PM

Oct 2023

Despite losing her last election, she flipped a red district blue for two elections in a row, has military leadership bonafides, earned her spurs in the J6 hearings, and in general just comes across as likable.

Polybius

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2. Not sure, but if he retires, Glenn Youngkin will run on the Republican side

Reply to nkpolitics1212 (Original post)

Sun Oct 22, 2023, 10:52 PM

Oct 2023

He's term-limited.

nkpolitics1212

(8,617 posts)

3. Which Democrat can defeat Youngkin?

Reply to Polybius (Reply #2)

Mon Oct 23, 2023, 08:21 PM

Oct 2023

Eileen Filler-Corn
Jennifer McClellan
Elaine Luria

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