Virginia Primaries Confirm Establishment | Roanoke News

Virginia’s primaries delivered clear establishment wins, with big victories for both parties in congressional races — no surprises, just confirmation of frontrunners. But the real drama unfolded in Roanoke, where incumbent Peter Volosin was ousted from the Democratic primary after controversial remarks, while newcomer Raekwon Moore surged to victory across nearly every precinct. Meanwhile, Republican John McGuire crushed it in the 5th District, pulling in more votes than any other House candidate — and already calling his opponent a “communist.” Democrats also made history nominating Joy Powers as the first candidate east of the Blue Ridge in the 9th District, while Bert Mizusawa secured the Senate nod to challenge Mark Warner. Incumbents beware: even in safe seats, voters are sending a message. 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/3058f8fd9511ccd6