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The Rundown
Emmett Hanger is not seeking reelection to the Senate
A Central Virginia House candidate said she is shutting down her campaign, firing her consultants, and returning the money to her donors. But a few hours later, sources say she might be reconsidering.
An interstate divided the Jackson Ward neighborhood in Richmond decades ago, and now leaders hope a bridge will help reunite it.
Tina Ramirez is launching a new TV commercial on Fox News today
Hanger to retire
Emmett Hanger has decided to retire after serving 27 years in the state Senate. Redistricting likely made this decision easier as he would have either had to move to run for reelection or run in a primary against his Republican colleague, Mark Obenshain.
Hanger was often a moderate voice for Republicans in the Senate chamber. He was also considering a run for governor in 2021 but never fully jumped into the race.
