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The race for Virginia governor

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Republican Ken Cuccinelli and Democrat Terry McAuliffe are squaring off in a battle to replace Gov. Robert McDonnell in Richmond.

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Obama, Biden to hit the trail for McAuliffe Va. governor bid, first lady cuts radio ad

Announcement ends speculation on why the president was not campaigning for former DNC chair.

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McAuliffe continues torrid fundraising pace in closing weeks of Va. governor’s race

The Democrat raised $8.1 million Oct. 1-23. The GOP’s Cuccinelli has raised $2.9 million in the same period.

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Va. gubernatorial candidates bring in big names for late campaigning

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Rand Paul appeared with Ken Cuccinelli II, while Bill Clinton stumped with Terry McAuliffe.

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Virginia Latinos, courted by Democrats,

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Virginia Latinos, courted by Democratic Party, plunge into political activism

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In NoVa, veteran GOP delegate Rust fights for his seat as Democrats sense opportunity

(Jahi Chikwendiu / Washington Post)

Sensing opportunity, Democrats are pressing to chip into the Republicans’ majority in the House of Delegates.

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Race for Virginia attorney general is in a near dead heat, poll finds

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If narrow lead holds, Democrats are in position to sweep all three of the top statewide offices.

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McAuliffe opens up double-digit lead over Cuccinelli in Virginia governor’s race

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The Democrat is in position to break the Va. pattern of voting against the party that controls the White House.

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McAuliffe and the Clintons: A friendship as close as family, with benefits, risks for both

(Melina Mara / The Washington Post)

The Virginia gubernatorial hopeful’s deep ties to the power couple carry rewards and risks for both families.

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Bill Clinton and Terry McAuliffe, together again in four-day swing across Virginia

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The former president called Ken Cuccinelli II “divisive” and said McAuliffe would reach across aisle.

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Cuccinelli’s status as Virginia attorney general has complicated his run for governor

(Steve Helber / AP)

Cuccinelli’s office has given the GOP candidate a public stage but also conflicts exploited by Democrats.