Headline Roundup • November 7th, 2017
Democrat Ralph Northam Wins VA Governor’s Race
Summary from the AllSides News Team
Democrat Ralph Northam won Virginia's closely-watched governor's race tonight over Republican candidate Ed Gillespie, giving Democrats their first major victory since President Trump took office. This election, along with the governor's race in New Jersey, has been watched closely as many people viewed it as a test of President Trump's impact on politics nationwide.
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Ralph Northam wins Virginia governor's race, giving boost to Democrats against Trump
Washington Examiner
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After stumbling in the final stretch of the campaign, Democrat Ralph Northam defeated Republican Ed Gillespie Tuesday in Virginia’s gubernatorial election.
Dem Northam wins Va. gov race
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Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam (D) won the Virginia governor’s race in a blowout Tuesday, fending off a potential gut punch for his party and giving Democrats a jolt of momentum ahead of the 2018 midterms.
Democrat Ralph Northam defeats Ed Gillespie in race for Va. governor closely watched by national parties
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Democrat Ralph Northam was projected to win Virginia’s race for governor Tuesday over Republican Ed Gillespie, as Democrats appeared headed for a big night across the board in races for lieutenant governor, attorney general and several key seats in the House of Delegates, based on exit polls and early returns.
