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Fetterman, Senator Who Survived Stroke, Hospitalized After Fall

Senator John Fetterman, the hoodie-wearing Pennsylvanian who nearly died during his campaign and was later hospitalized for clinical depression, had minor injuries, according to his office.

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Senator John Fetterman, Democrat of Pennsylvania, in the Capitol last month.
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Abigail Spanberger Flips Virginia, Becomes State’s First Female Governor

In her campaign, Abigail Spanberger focused on jobs and the cost of living and emphasized her support for abortion rights.

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Abigail Spanberger served three terms in Congress before running for governor of Virginia.
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Virginia’s Ghazala Hashmi Becomes First Muslim Woman Elected to Statewide Office

Ghazala Hashmi, elected as lieutenant governor, became the first Muslim woman to win statewide office in any state.

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“This was possible,” Ghazala Hashmi said in her victory speech on Tuesday, “because of the depth and breadth of the opportunities made available in this country and in this commonwealth.”
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Virginia Advances Redistricting Plan Toward New Congressional Maps

The Democrat-controlled legislature approved an amendment that would allow redistricting next year, but the process will take months.

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The Republican candidate for governor, Winsome Earle-Sears, who is the current lieutenant governor, had to leave the campaign trail to preside over the State Senate.
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Virginia Moves Closer to Redistricting Plan That Would Help Democrats

Republicans in Texas, North Carolina and Missouri have passed new maps while Democrats in California, Illinois and Virginia are pursuing similar efforts in response.

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The Virginia State Capitol in Richmond.
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