Dorothy McAuliffe, the former first lady of Virginia and wife of ex-Governor Terry McAuliffe, has announced her candidacy for Congress in the newly drawn 7th District. The district spans from Arlington to western Augusta County and is one of four new districts designed to favor Democratic candidates.
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Dorothy McAuliffe, former first lady of Virginia and wife of ex-Gov. Terry McAuliffe, has announced her run for Congress in the newly drawn 7th District. The district stretches from Arlington to western Augusta County and is one of four new districts intended to favor Democrats.
- Dorothy McAuliffe enters crowded Democratic primary for Virginia's 7th Congressional District
- New district stretches from Arlington to western Augusta County, favoring Democrats
- McAuliffe emphasizes her record on healthcare, family costs, and holding Trump accountable
- Primary elections scheduled for August 4, with early voting beginning June 19
The announcement comes as Virginia voters prepare to weigh a constitutional amendment on April 21 that would establish this new congressional map. McAuliffe, an attorney and mother of five, served as the state's first lady from 2014 to 2018 and has since held positions in childhood nutrition programs and addressing untested rape kits.
McAuliffe emphasized her record on healthcare, family costs, and holding former President Donald Trump and ICE accountable. She stated that she looks forward to traveling the district from Arlington to Augusta and sharing her vision for the community she has long called home.
The primary elections are scheduled for August 4, with early voting beginning June 19. McAuliffe joins a crowded field of candidates, including four-term Virginia Del. Dan Helmer, former federal prosecutor J.P. Cooney, and state Del. Elizabeth Guzman, who is considering a run.
McAuliffe's candidacy could change if the redistricting effort is not approved or is thrown out by the state Supreme Court.
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