Democrats Compete in Virginia Primaries for House Seats, Attorney General

In Virginia's upcoming June 17 primaries, several Democratic races are shaping up with candidates focusing on a range of issues including healthcare, education, environmental sustainability, and opposition to Trump administration policies. Alicia Atkins is challenging longtime Delegate Delores McQuinn in the 81st District, with Atkins emphasizing environmental sustainability and McQuinn focusing on healthcare, education, and culture, alongside concerns over federal threats to education and healthcare programs. In the 57th District, Andrew Schear and May Nivar compete for the nomination, with Schear targeting childcare and housing affordability, while Nivar prioritizes public safety, education, and reproductive rights. The Democratic attorney general primary features Shannon Taylor, who has received significant campaign donations from Dominion Energy and faces calls to recuse herself from related cases, and Jay Jones, who emphasizes his legislative and legal background and criticizes the current AG’s alignment with Trump policies. Both AG candidates strongly oppose Trump-era policies impacting federal workers, veterans, and seniors, and focus on civil rights and consumer protection. Meanwhile, Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares disputes the removal of certain university board appointees, including Ken Cuccinelli II, underscoring ongoing political tensions in state governance.