Primary losers respond after results are in
Democratic House Leadership responds to results and looks ahead
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The rundown
House Democrats held a press call on the primary results and looked toward the general election.
Chap Petersen responds to primary loss
Hala Ayala responds to primary loss
Tim Anderson responds to primary loss
Joe Morrissey briefly responds to primary loss
Quick updates:
Sen. Creigh Deeds (D) was able to get a three-point victory over Del. Sally Hudson (D) last night.
McPike and Guzman’s race is still in the same position with no changes overnight. McPike still sits with a 46-vote lead.
Prince William Times’ Cher Muzyk reported Wednesday morning that Prince William County Registrar Eric Olsen “estimates about 700 outstanding mail-in ballots but said it could be as low as 300 or as high as 1,000 based on historical estimates. No breakdown of D or R available. All ballots must arrive by Fri and be postmarked by Election Day to count.”
House Democrats respond to primary night
House Democratic leaders spoke on a press call Wednesday morning about the primary races and their prospects moving forward.