Derrick Anderson, a former U.S. Army Green Beret, has won the GOP nomination to run for the congressional seat that Rep. Abigail Spanberger currently holds in Virginia's 7th Congressional District. Anderson's victory came after a highly competitive primary where he faced off against several other Republican candidates.
Save for the facial hair, it would have been hard to tell Derrick Anderson and Cameron Hamilton apart. Sitting side by side at a candidate forum, the two men shared similar views on key issues such as the economy, national security, and healthcare. However, it was Anderson who ultimately emerged victorious in the primary race.
The Republican says the economy is one of his top priorities: "It's just costing folks too much to live right now." Anderson's platform also includes a focus on supporting small businesses, strengthening national security, and improving healthcare access for all Americans.
Voters in Virginia have finished casting primary election ballots in races that could contribute to a drastic shift in the balance of power in Congress. With Anderson now securing the Republican nomination, he will face off against Democratic incumbent Abigail Spanberger in the general election.
Anderson's win in the primary signals a growing momentum for Republican candidates in Virginia's 7th Congressional District. His campaign focused on uniting the party and appealing to a broad base of voters with his message of economic prosperity and national security.
Derrick Anderson clinched the Republican nomination for Virginia's 7th Congressional District Tuesday in a highly competitive primary. His victory sets the stage for a closely watched general election race against incumbent Democrat Abigail Spanberger.
Source: Election results and race calls are from The Associated Press. Produced by Michael Andre, Camille Baker, Neil Berg, and other contributors.
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(The Center Square) — Winners have emerged in Tuesday's primary for the highly contested Virginia congressional district 7, where Democrat Abigail Spanberger will face off against Republican Derrick Anderson in the general election.
