Northam Wins Dems’ Nod for VA Governor; Fairfax for Lt. Governor

VIRGINIA — (WMAL) Lt. Governor Ralph Northam has won the Democratic party’s nomination for Virginia governor.

Northam beat Tom Perriello for the nomination.

Tonight, we’re one step closer to building a Virginia that works for everyone—no matter who you are, no matter where you’re from. Thank you. pic.twitter.com/xPA2n8P7aB

— Ralph Northam (@RalphNortham) June 14, 2017

Governor Terry McAuliffe issued the following in a statement:

“This election will be a choice between electing Ralph Northam and building on the Democratic successes we’ve achieved together or electing Republicans who will support Donald Trumps’ agenda of cutting taxes for the rich at the expense of Virginian’s education and healthcare. The Republicans divisive policies would put up a ‘not welcome’ sign in Virginia that is contrary to our values and bad for our economy.”

Justin Fairfax won the nomiation for Lt. Governor over Gene Rossi and Susan Platt.

Thank you Virginia! We’re the match that will spark a progressive wildfire that spreads across the country. This is just the beginning.

— Justin Fairfax (@fairfaxforlg) June 14, 2017