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State Sen. Ghazala Hashmi declares victory in Democratic lieutenant governor primary
by Andrew Kerley and Brandon Jarvis
RICHMOND, Va. — State Sen. Ghazala Hashmi, D-Chesterfield, declared victory in the Democratic primary for lieutenant governor Tuesday night shortly after 10 p.m.