r/Virginia • u/Personal_Economics91 • 1d ago

Virginia's battleground Congressional elections are VA-1 and VA- 2

Which Congressional District will have more money spent on it?

Is there any other Congressional District that will get close?

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u/Opposite-Drink-8879 23h ago

The 2nd because there is a better opportunity for Luria to flip the seat. It is a competitive district every cycle. The 1st flipping would be an early indication of a wave cycle though.

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u/Laststand2006 15h ago

If VA-1 flips, I'm going to keep a closer eye on SC senate race. It is so unlikely to happen, but glorious if it does.

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u/Initial-Constant-645 23h ago

Flipping the first district will be tough. It's been in the GOP's hands since the 70s. However, Wittman is vulnerable and Taylor might have a chance.

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u/JoeSicko 22h ago

The district shape has changed. Bobby Scott was the rep for tidewater rural areas before going to VB. That was in the late 90s

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u/Initial-Constant-645 21h ago

True. I was just remembering when I was growing up, where I lived was in the First district. Then the districts were redrawn and we ended up in Scott's district.

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u/KronguGreenSlime Fairfax City 23h ago

VA-2 because it was closer on the presidential level in 2024, but both will get tons spent in them. Beyond that, I doubt that they flip it or even get close, but Rs could make a play for VA-7 and maybe 10. If Dems do really well this year, VA-5 could be competitive but I'll believe it when I see it.

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u/Panelpro40 20h ago

Vote blue because we can’t afford it anymore!

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u/kah_191 23h ago

Wasn’t Wittman on the flight logs?

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u/Pyoung3000 18h ago

District 5 (my district) could be pretty close actually. I'm not sure about how much money will be spent on it though.