RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) – Due to redistricting, Virginia’s 7th congressional district altered the most, and has actually moved well north from where it as soon as was.
The brand-new district covers Caroline and Spotsylvania counties in the NBC12 seeing location.
Incumbent Democrat Abigail Spanberger, who remains in her 2nd term, she’s been responsive to the requirements of the district.
” A million dollars towards a healing center, assisting those with drug abuse condition in Henrico, a significant water task in Spotsylvania County, a brand-new fire engine in Nottaway, a brand-new roofing on a crucial structure in Culpeper,” stated Spanberger.
On the project path, consisting of at a current occasion in Spotsylvania County, Spanberger states the economy and inflation are huge talkers in addition to abortion rights.
She’s likewise attempting to tidy up Congress through principles reform.
” I have actually been leading the effort, the bipartisan effort, to guarantee that members of congress can not purchase or offer private stocks,” stated Spanberger.
Her Republican challenger is Yesli Vega.
She’s a military partner, mom and Prince William County manager who states citizens are all set for a modification in Washington.
” The economy, inflation, criminal activity, the expense of living that’s escalating and all since of Joe Biden and Nancy Pelosi and Abigail Spanberger chose these stopped working policies that are harming Virginians,” stated Vega.
NBC12 hung out with Vega throughout a project rally simply outside Fredericksburg one night.
Leading concerns for Vega consist of ruling in inefficient Washington costs and on abortion rights, which she states is now a state concern, not a federal one.
Vega states she has momentum in this carefully enjoyed race that might identify who manages Congress.
” I have a ballot record over the last 3 years that I take pride in. One that shows the dreams and the desires and the requirements of my constituents,” stated Vega.
UVA’s Center for Politics has actually ranked this contest as leaning Democratic.
Citizens will make that call Nov. 8.
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