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MissLauraCroft t1_iy6zpzm wrote

Reply to comment by ozonito23 in Rep. Donald McEachin passes away at 61 after battle with colorectal cancer by iNEEDcrazypills

Is there much Republicans could do, though? That district usually votes 60%+ Democrat. Asking seriously, I just moved here 2 years ago and still getting to know local politics.

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goodsam2 t1_iy71j35 wrote

I've heard it's the most solidly democratic seat in Virginia...

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Charlesinrichmond t1_iy86cuz wrote

there is no chance a republican wins this one

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ubiquitous_delight t1_iy8cc41 wrote

Good, one fewer election I need to pay attention to/participate in

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Danger-Moose t1_iy8ddkx wrote

I mean, you should still vote - but the race is probably going to be in whatever primary process they have if they decide to primary. IDK the process.

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Charlesinrichmond t1_iy8g8sa wrote

you get some weirdness, like the firehouse caucus bit. But it would be really rich and heavy handed to not have a primary for this.

But I think it's up to the democrats to decide

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jacksonwarg t1_iy7cm0p wrote

Not likely- I hear people say that democrats are less likely to turn out for special elections, but I don't think there is much merit to it. If that is an effect, I don't think it would be a large enough effect to matter here. But obviously everyone should go vote again.

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raindeerpie t1_iy87zt4 wrote

now is the chance to strike. hopefully they put up a a good candidate. it would be nice to have two good ones to choose from for once.

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