Virginia GOP Primary: House Chair vs Trump-Backed Challenger Uncertain

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The Republican primary race in Virginia between Rep. Bob Good and state Sen. John McGuire is too close to call, with less than a point separating the two candidates. Eugene Vindman, a retired Army colonel and key figure in Trump’s first impeachment, is projected to win the Democratic primary for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District. In Oklahoma, Rep. Tom Cole, the veteran Republican who chairs the House Appropriations Committee, is projected to win a tough primary challenge in the state’s 4th Congressional District.

Virginia GOP primary update

The race between Virginia Rep. Bob Good, the House Freedom Caucus chair who angered Trump allies, and state Sen. John McGuire is too early to call. Good’s support for Ron DeSantis in the 2024 Republican presidential primary caused him to lose Trump’s backing. Less than a point separated McGuire and Good as of late Tuesday.

Democratic primary win for Eugene Vindman

Eugene Vindman, a retired Army colonel and key figure in Trump’s first impeachment, is projected to win the Democratic primary for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District. Vindman aims to succeed retiring Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger in a significant race this fall with the House GOP’s narrow majority at stake.

Notable facts about the Vindman brothers

The Vindman twins are best known for their role in Trump’s impeachment after raising concerns about a 2019 call between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Their involvement in Trump’s impeachment played a critical role in Eugene Vindman’s campaign success.

Rep. Tom Cole’s primary win

Oklahoma Rep. Tom Cole, the veteran Republican who chairs the House Appropriations Committee, is expected to win the primary in the state’s 4th Congressional District. Cole managed to secure a victory despite a significant challenge from insurance broker Paul Bondar, who invested heavily in his campaign.

Questioning Bondar’s residency

Bondar’s ties to Oklahoma have been called into question due to his recent move from Texas. The pro-Cole Americans 4 Security super PAC highlighted Bondar’s lack of familiarity with Oklahoma. Bondar’s campaign countered these claims by stating that he owns a home and a 500-acre property in Oklahoma.

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