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Election 2009: McDonnell leads in Virginia

Nov. 3, 2009
Republican Bob McDonnell opened a lead in early counting in Virginia's governor's race Tuesday as independent voters swung behind the GOP and fled Democrat R. Creigh Deeds, a reversal from a year ago when they catapulted President Barack Obama to the White...
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 (UPI) -- U.S. Democrats are skeptical about their chances of winning the Virginia gubernatorial election -- a reversal of earlier thinking, analysts say.
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MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 6 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama traveled to Virginia Thursday to urge voters to support state Sen. Creigh Deeds, the Democratic candidate for governor.
Deeds wins Va. Democratic primary

Deeds wins Va. Democratic primary

RICHMOND, Va., June 9 (UPI) -- State Sen. R. Creigh Deeds won the Democratic nomination for governor of Virginia Tuesday and now faces Republican Bob McDonnell, election results showed.

Virginia governor's race gains attention

WASHINGTON, May 24 (UPI) -- The Republican governor's race in Virginia is seen as a proving ground for the GOP, political observers say.

Virginia race decided by 323 votes

RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 28 (UPI) -- Officials in Virginia have certified election results that give Republican Robert McDonnell a 323-vote victory in the statewide race for attorney general. McDonnell, a state delegate from Virginia Beach, Va., had 970,886 votes while state Sen. R. Creigh D
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa