DNC pledges to invest $5 million in Virginia ahead of key off-year elections
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The Democratic National Committee announced Thursday that it plans to spend at least $5 million in Virginia ahead of the key off-year elections in the commonwealth, a significant investment that signals how critical Democrats view the November contests.
The investment in Virginia -- which committee operatives said would fund and develop staff inside the party's coordinated campaign, bolster volunteer efforts in the commonwealth and provide voter protection assets to the Democratic efforts -- are a boon for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe, whose bid to seek a rare second term in Virginia is the top race in the commonwealth this year. "The DNC is committed to making sure Virginia Democrats have the resources they need to once again win up and down the ticket in November," Jaime Harrison, chair of the Democratic National Committee, said in a statement to CNN. "These investments will allow us to make our case and reach Virginians directly all across the commonwealth."More Related News