Fair Grounds, Fractured Votes | Washington DC News

At the Rockingham County Fair, political challengers hit the ground running—Beth Macy and Bert Mizusawa both made bold moves to sway voters in their districts. Macy, taking on Republican Congressman Ben Cline, framed her campaign around urgent issues like healthcare and hunger, dismissing distractions like the Epstein files. Meanwhile, Mizusawa, a retired Major General challenging Senator Mark Warner, painted Democrats as too extreme, citing calls to abolish the Supreme Court and questionable tax policies—all while pushing his own platform of free enterprise, border control, and ending birthright citizenship. Voters voiced real concerns: skyrocketing grocery bills, economic strain tied to war, and fears of losing access to essentials. Amid rising anxiety and divided views, a palpable sense of urgency is driving voters to the polls—even as some Republicans note declining turnout, others see a passionate electorate ready to fight for what matters most. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance: http://coaching.garrettwaller.com Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7d17228590970a16