Controversial Virginia Politicians Lose in Primary Election

Virginia voters ousted two controversial state politicians, including Republican Sen. Amanda Chase and Democratic Sen. Joe Morrissey, in Tuesday's primary election. At least three more of their Senate colleagues were also defeated. The state's closely divided Legislature and swing districts make Virginia worth watching for hints of voter sentiment ahead of the next midterms or presidential cycle. This year marks the first cycle in which legislative candidates are running in districts created during the redistricting process that ended in late 2021.