RICHMOND – Virginia voters chose nominees in key statewide and congressional primary races, setting the stage for November contests in the U.S. Senate and two closely-watched House seats. The Associated Press projected victories for Republican Bert Mizusawa in the Senate primary and Democrats Shannon Taylor and Elaine Luria in the congressional races.
Mizusawa will challenge Sen. Mark Warner, the Democratic incumbent, in November. If he wins, he will be the first Virginian Republican senator since 2002.
Mizusawa, who highlighted his military and federal careers, ran on reducing what he called “excessive” government spending, affordability, border security and Second Amendment rights.
Shannon Taylor is the projected winner in the 1st Congressional District. She will face Rep. Rob Wittman, the Republican incumbent.
Taylor has served as the Henrico County Commonwealth’s Attorney since 2012. Her platform was focused on lowering taxes for working families, public safety, lowering utility costs and affordable healthcare.
Elaine Luria is projected to win the 2nd Congressional District race. She will run against Republican incumbent Rep. Jen Kiggans, who defeated her in 2022.
Luria campaigned on affordable healthcare, lower prices for working families, reproductive rights, investing in national security and addressing climate change.
The winners will appear on Virginia’s Nov. 3 general election ballot.
