Northam Wins Democratic Nomination; Says He’s Ready to Get Back on Offense

Ralph Northam speaks to supporters Tuesday night. (Credit: AP Photo / Cliff Owen)

Virginia Lieutenant Governor Ralph Northam won the Democratic nomination in the closely watched race for governor Tuesday, defeating a more liberal insurgent challenger in a contest to be one of the party’s standard-bearers against President Donald Trump. Michael Pope reports that Ralph Northam says he’s “ready to lead the fight.”

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