The state Capitol. (Ned Oliver/Virginia Mercury)
• “Democrats’ first test after November drubbing will take place in Virginia.” — Politico
• “Nike just dropped a Virginia Union University-branded sneaker.” — Axios
• “Virginia teacher says ‘a lot’ of staff disagreed, some quit over mandate to use students’ preferred pronouns.” — FOX News
• “Wilder: Democrats risk same mistake that gave them Youngkin.” — Richmond Times-Dispatch
• “Stoney says he’s still hoping Virginia Democrats can ‘avoid’ gubernatorial primary.” — The Richmonder
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