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Progressive prosecutors won big in primary contests this week

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One of the big winners in the recent primary elections was a group known as the Progressive Prosecutors for Justice. Michael Pope reports.

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Pope & Schapiro: Taking a closer look at primary results

Virginia held primary elections this week – with General Assembly hopefuls now turning their attention to November.

Michael Pope and Jeff Schapiro – political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch – discuss the results from Tuesday’s elections.

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Fears about cross party voting in Tuesday’s elections were unfounded

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Democrats were worried that Republican voters might influence the outcome of party primaries this week. But as Michael Pope tells us, those fears were unfounded.

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After this week’s primaries, Virginia is looking at very competitive races this fall

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Now that all the legislative candidates have been determined in conventions and primaries, both parties are looking ahead to November. Michael Pope reports.

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This Week’s Primary Turnout Has Some State Democrats Worried

The low turnout in this week’s Democratic primary is causing some Democrats to worry about a lack of enthusiasm. Michael Pope reports.

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Virginia Votes: Speaking to Voters in Today’s Primary Election

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Virginia Democrats find out tonight who will be their nominees for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general. Both Democratic and Republican voters in today’s primary are also picking several nominees for state delegate, and some local races. Election officials say turnout has been light. Joe Staniunas caught up with a few people who made it to the polls earlier today.

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A Look at How Presidential Candidates Get on Virginia’s Primary Ballot

StateSeal00Democrats have set their list of candidates for Virginia’s presidential primary next year, and Republicans are planning a convention. As Michael Pope reports, Virginia makes it particularly difficult for candidates to get on the ballot.

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Congressional Redistricting Shakes Up Virginia Primary

Virginia_flag_mapYesterday’s Virginia Primary saw longtime incumbent Representative Bob Goodlatte claim victory in the 6th Congressional District GOP primary, while U.S. Rep. Randy Forbes’ faced a loss due to a newly redrawn Virginia congressional map. Mallory Noe-Payne has this and more in this report.

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