21.10.2021 - 15:24 [ Washington Post ]

The Virginia governor’s race: A first major test for Democrats in the Biden era

(October 19, 2021)

Virginia’s gubernatorial race is tightening as Election Day nears. Democrat Terry McAuliffe remains the narrow favorite, but a victory by Republican Glenn Youngkin would be felt nationwide, and could spell trouble for President Biden’s agenda ahead of next year’s midterms.