Republican Andrew Rice wins Virginia House District 98 special election against Democrat Cheryl Smith
Andrew Rice won a special election for Virginia's 98th House District with 62.5% of the vote compared to Democrat Cheryl Smith's 37.5%. The election was held to fill the seat vacated by the death of Republican Barry Knight in February. Rice will serve the remainder of Knight's two-year term.
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2 outlets covered it, splitting into 2 framing camps across 1 bias group.
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Washington Examiner
Virginia Republican bucks blue wave in special election
defying national Democratic momentum
Breitbart
Republican Andrew Rice Defeats Democrat Opponent in Virginia Special Election
straightforward victory announcement
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“Virginia Republican bucks blue wave in special election”
“Republican Andrew Rice Defeats Democrat Opponent in Virginia Special Election”
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Rice's victory represents a 22-point or 25-point swing/performance improvement for the GOP compared to recent elections.
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