A Democratic socialist just unseated the House GOP Majority Whip by a huge margin for a seat in Virginia’s House of Delegates.
Congrats to Lee Carter for defeating the incumbent House GOP Whip pic.twitter.com/Hd3FrR1owO
— Our Revolution (@OurRevolution) November 8, 2017
Lee Carter’s (D) election victory was a shocking upset for experts, who predicted that Republican incumbent Jackson Miller would likely win. Carter ran unapologetically on pursuing a single payer healthcare system for Virginia and limiting corporate influence in politics, echoing policy positions taken by Sen. Bernie Sanders in last year’s Democratic primary.
Carter, an IT specialist and Marine veteran, now represents Virginia’s 50th District, which includes the city of Manassas and part of Prince William County.
They just called it. @carterforva won. Congratulations to all of the amazing @dc_dsa folks who put in the hours to elect an out-and-out leftist to the Virginia legislature. This monthly meeting on Sunday is gonna be a blast.
— Pegeen ????️ (@peg_mclaugh) November 8, 2017
Carter’s victory is yet more good news for Virginia Democrats. Republicans have thus far lost the governor’s seat and a whopping eleven delegate seats. If Democrats can unseat six more Republicans tonight, they will gain a majority in the House.
I never thought I'd say this at this point in the night, but Dems have a decent chance at the VA House of Delegates. Up 11 seats and counting (need 17).
— Dave Wasserman (@Redistrict) November 8, 2017
This is a tidal wave.
— Dave Wasserman (@Redistrict) November 8, 2017
