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In Virginia's First District Democratic primary, candidates are divided about how to get rural votes
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VA-01 Democrats escalate dispute with state party over primary neutrality
Candidates cite newly disclosed campaign finance records and raise conflict-of-interest questions; DPVA chair says party remains neutral and coordinated fundraising is available to all candidates.
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Four VA-01 Democrats ask state party to reaffirm neutrality after DCCC backs Shannon Taylor
Candidates urge DPVA chair to distance the state party from the national committee’s promotion of a particular rival during early voting in the crowded Democratic primary.
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