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Democrats are having a banner year fielding candidates in House of Delegates races, including many challenges to incumbent Republicans in deeply red parts parts of Virginia. Leaders in the GOP say bring it on. Michael Pope reports.
Republicans Welcome Large Number of Democrat Challengers in House of Delegates Races
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