Democratic candidates Abigail Spanberger, Ghazala Hashmi, and Jerrauld “Jay” Jones held a campaign rally near Williamsburg on Saturday. The event, hosted by the Historic Triangle Democrats at Lafayette High School in James City County, drew approximately 400 attendees. Candidates discussed issues including the affordability of housing, energy, and health care. Spanberger criticized actions by President Trump and Governor Youngkin and recent ICE arrests. Jones highlighted his legislative record and criticized Republican opponents for statewide office. Hashmi spoke about representing marginalized communities and fighting back against challenges. Attendees expressed concerns about the state’s political direction.
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