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Jennifer Wexton

'Parkinson's On Steroids': VA Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton Shares Heartbreaking Health Update 'Parkinson's On Steroids': VA Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton Shares Heartbreaking Health Update
'Parkinson's On Steroids': VA Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton Shares Heartbreaking Health Update Virginia Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton has shared a tragic health update that she cites as the reason why she won't be seeking reelection. Wexton (D-VA-10) over the summer was diagnosed with and had been receiving treatment for Parkinson's Disease. However, she recently received a modified diagnosis of Progressive Supra-nuclear Palsy, type-p (PSP-P), a form of Atypical Parkinsonism.  As a result, she will serve the remainder of her term in the 118th Congress and not seek reelection. VA-10 is comprised of Fauquier, Loudoun, and Rappahannock counties; parts of Fairfax and Princ…
Virginia Election Results: Projected Winners From House Races Virginia Election Results: Projected Winners From House Races
Virginia Election Results: Projected Winners From House Races Votes from the midterm elections are being counted in Virginia. Here are the preliminary results as of 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, according to the Associated Press and Virginia Department of Elections. This story will be updated as votes are counted (* denotes incumbent): District 1:  99% of votes counted Robert J. Wittman (R) * 56.8 % Herb Jones (D) 42.3 % David Bruce Foster (I)  1 % District 2: 99% of votes counted Elaine Luria (D) * 48% Jennifer Kiggans (R) 52% District 3: 98% of votes counted Robert C. Scott (D) * 67.3 % Terry Namkung (R) 32. 7% District 4: 96% o…
Election Day 2022: Hottest House Races In Virginia Election Day 2022: Hottest House Races In Virginia
Election Day 2022: Hottest House Races In Virginia Polls are open for the 2022 midterm elections Tuesday, Nov. 8. The hot topic this midterm election season has been whether Republicans will become the majority in the House of Representatives after losing several seats in the 2018 midterms. If the 435-member House flips to Republican control, that is considered a "referendum" on Joe Biden's first-term problems as president.  Here's a rundown of the key races in Virginia: 2nd Congressional District: Elaine Luria (D) has held the position since being elected in 2018, and is up against Jennifer Kiggans (R), who is a Navy veter…