Democrats strive to fire Black voter turnout in Virginia governor’s race
by Lauren Burke in Suffolk, Virginia from US news | The Guardian on (#5RAX8)
An enthusiasm gap' between Black Republican and Democrat voters could be the key in clinching a highly contested election
In a vital election for Democrats this fall, veteran party stalwart Terry McAuliffe is unexpectedly being run to the wire by his Republican rival, a political newcomer, in the governor's race in Virginia.
One path to victory for McAuliffe is turning out enough Black voters - and he and the party leadership are keenly aware of it - but can they make it happen?
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