Democrat Wins Special Election in Virginia

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James Walkinshaw (D) has won Virginia’s deep-blue 11th congressional district, an expected win for his party that adds another Democrat to the narrowly divided House of Representatives, NBC News reports.Once sworn in, Walkinshaw will bring the House roster to 432 members. His win means Speaker Mike Johnson can lose only two GOP members on a party-line vote.For members: Another Test of the Special Election Surge