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McAuliffe wins Virginia governor’s race
(Toni L. Sandys / The Washington Post)
Four years after his failed campaign, McAuliffe has vaulted to the top of Virginia’s political pyramid.
- Now comes the hard part for Gov.-elect McAuliffe
- The Fix: 6 takeaways from Election Night 2013
- McCartney: Purple Virginia is getting bluish tinge
- Obama coalition returns to Va., defeats Cuccinelli
- GOP poised to keep advantage in Va. House
- Contentious race draws slightly more voters
- Election draws to a close | Full results
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