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Taylor ousts Wittman from Virginia’s 1st District in Democratic win

Democrat Shannon Taylor, a longtime Virginia prosecutor, is projected to unseat Rep. Rob Wittman (R-Va.) in Virginia’s 1st Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ, with Taylor ousting a Republican incumbent who has held the seat for nearly two decades. Taylor, the commonwealth’s attorney for Henrico…

Covered by 2 sources from United States. First reported by The Hill ·

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  1. The HillUnited StatesFirst report

    Taylor ousts Wittman from Virginia’s 1st District in Democratic win

    Democrat Shannon Taylor, a longtime Virginia prosecutor, is projected to unseat Rep. Rob Wittman (R-Va.) in Virginia’s 1st Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ, with Taylor ousting a Republican incumbent who has held the seat for nearly two decades. Taylor, the commonwealth’s attorney for Henrico…

  2. The New York TimesUnited States

    Shannon Taylor Unseats 10-Term Republican in Virginia House Race

    Shannon Taylor’s defeat of Representative Rob Wittman adds to Democrats’ overwhelming gains across the country.

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2 outlets from United States are covering this story: The Hill and The New York Times. The Hill published it first, on November 4, 2026; the last outlet to join was The New York Times, 2 days later.

Key names in the coverage: Democrat Shannon Taylor, Virginia House Race and Rob Wittman.

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