1st dem flip of '23... dem takes Virginia district 7's senate seat after reps had it for 27 years

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NFL player turned dem politician shows that other football player how things are done

Democrat Aaron Rouse has won the race to replace Republican Jen Kiggans in Virginia's 7th state Senate district on Tuesday during the state's special election ahead of the 2023 General Assembly session, flipping a seat that had been a GOP stronghold since 1996

BREAKING: In the first FLIP of 2023, @AaronRouseVaBch just won his election to Virginia’s SD-07!

He's excited to bring his leadership experience, passion for education, & more to the statehouse. Plus, his victory will help Dems defend our majority in the VA Senate this fall! pic.twitter.com/Db8WKriOsC

— Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (@DLCC) January 11, 2023

https://www.newsweek.com/democrats-flip-virginia-seat-held-republicans-over-30-years-1772860