Virginia Democrats see surge in campaign fundraising

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Democrats are outraising Republicans in the lead up to a closely watched legislative election, according to newly filed campaign finance reports for July and August.

New campaign finance reports show House Democratic candidates leapfrogged Republicans to gain a $1 million cash on hand advantage after House Republicans had a slight cash advantage at the end of June, according to an analysis by the nonpartisan Virginia Public Access Project.

Republicans still hold a small cash advantage in the Senate, but far less than they did at...