November 7, 2018 •
Republican VA. Rep. Dave Brat Loses Seat to Abigail Spanberger
In an election upset, Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Dave Brat lost his House seat to Abigail Spanberger. Spanberger, who has never held public office, is a former CIA officer and Federal Postal Inspector. A Democrat, Spanberger won the election in […]
In an election upset, Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Dave Brat lost his House seat to Abigail Spanberger.
Spanberger, who has never held public office, is a former CIA officer and Federal Postal Inspector.
A Democrat, Spanberger won the election in a newly court-drawn congressional district now including areas considered stronger for the Democrats, such as Richmond, Virginia.
Brat has held the House seat for two terms, having beaten House Majority Leader Eric Cantor in 2014.
Spanberger’s election victory yesterday in Virginia helped the Democrats gain control of the U.S. House.
June 11, 2014 •
Eric Cantor Loses Primary Battle
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor suffered a bruising primary defeat by tea party challenger Dave Brat on June 10. Strategists say Cantor’s 11 percentage point loss was due to a lack of field effort, fueled by overconfidence in his path […]
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor suffered a bruising primary defeat by tea party challenger Dave Brat on June 10.
Strategists say Cantor’s 11 percentage point loss was due to a lack of field effort, fueled by overconfidence in his path to victory. Many Republicans felt Cantor had become too removed from his district, mired in Washington infighting and too focused on the national stage.
According to historians, no House leader of Cantor’s rank has ever been defeated in a primary.
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