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Virginia has elected governors from the opposite party of the sitting president since 1977.

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Since 1977, Virginia has consistently elected governors from the party opposite the sitting president—a 48-year streak through Carter, Reagan, Bush Sr., Clinton, Bush Jr., Obama, Trump, and Biden. Bre...

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