In blow to Democrats, Republican Glenn Youngkin defeats Terry McAuliffe in race for Virginia governor, NBCNews projects.
Youngkin, a former private equity executive and political newcomer, campaigned on a promise to unite the factions of the Republican Party and drove a message focused on the economy and education. He kept just enough distance from former President Donald Trump while trying to keep his base engaged.
The GOP victory in Virginia, powered by robust turnout in conservative rural counties, improved support in the suburbs, and a message focused on the economy and alleged anti-white bias in school curriculum, will likely serve as a blueprint for Republicans looking to recapture the House and Senate next year.
“Youngkin’s victory in Virginia should serve as a wake-up call to Democrats everywhere that an epic wave is on the way," said John Ashbrook, a Republican strategist who works on Senate races and is close to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell."Voters are clearly dissatisfied with the direction our country is headed and they’re prepared to exercise their right to change it.”
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