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Virginia governor's race a test of Trump's grip on competitive state


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  WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Virginia's governor election this year is a popularity test for Republican President Donald Trump and his policies, presenting an opportunity for Democrats to claw back some power after the party's recent election rout. The process is largely a formality as Democrats and Republicans each have only one candidate, likely meaning either Republican Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears, the first Black Republican elected statewide, or Democrat Abigail Spanberger, a former thr

The article from AOL News discusses the Virginia gubernatorial race as a significant test of former President Donald Trump's influence within the Republican Party. The race features Republican Glenn Youngkin, who has tried to balance appealing to Trump's base while maintaining distance from the former president, and Democrat Terry McAuliffe, a former governor. The contest is seen as a bellwether for the GOP's direction, with Youngkin's campaign strategy reflecting an attempt to navigate Trump's lingering impact on the party. The article highlights how Youngkin has embraced some of Trump's policies and rhetoric to win over Trump supporters, yet has refrained from fully aligning himself with Trump, illustrating the tightrope many Republicans are walking as they seek to move forward while not alienating Trump's voter base.

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