With the new Congressional districts finalized by the Virginia Supreme Court, several of the candidates in the 7th district have withdrawn from the race.
Prince William County Democrats, Sen. Jeremy McPike, Del. Luke Torian and former Del. Jennifer Carroll Foy, have announced they will not run. Republican state Senator Amanda Chase has also withdrawn her bid for the 7th district.
Current Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger is no longer in the district but she has announced her intentions to run from her home in Henrico County. Former Democrat candidate for Lt. Governor Del. Hala Ayala is considering a run in the 7th as are Democrats Del. Elizabeth Guzman and Prince William School Board Chair Babur Lateef.
Republican candidates who have announced a run in the 7th district include state Senator Bryce Reeves, Delegate John McGuire, Tina Rameriz, Taylor Kenney, John Castorani, Derrick Anderson, and Gary Barve.
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