Virginia Democrats' race to replace Rep. Connolly is a weeks-long sprint
In the suburbs outside D.C., though, some campaigns are just getting started.
Both Democrats and Republicans will be holding party-run nominating contests Saturday to select nominees to fill the term of Rep. Gerry Connolly, who died of esophageal cancer in May. With just a few weeks to launch campaigns, raise money and produce TV ads, the race would be a mad dash in any political climate.
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