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section: elections
first_reported: 2026-11-03 23:13 EST
updated: 2026-11-04 16:21 EST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Shannon Taylor declares victory in Virginia's 1st District race

Democrat Shannon Taylor declared victory Tuesday in Virginia's 1st Congressional District race, addressing supporters in Henrico. Unofficial Henrico results favored her over Rob Wittman.

Section: [Elections](/richmond/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Shannon Taylor](/richmond/wiki/shannon-taylor.md), [Rob Wittman](/richmond/wiki/rob-wittman.md)

## Coverage

- [WTVR CBS 6](https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/shannon-taylor-declares-victory-in-race-for-virginias-1st-congressional-district), 2026-11-03 23:13 EST: Shannon Taylor declares victory in race for Virginia's 1st Congressional District
- [8News (WRIC ABC)](https://www.wric.com/news/politics/local-election-hq/henrico-chooses-shannon-taylor-congress/), 2026-11-04 16:21 EST: Majority of Henrico voters backed Taylor, want their Commonwealth's Attorney in Congress

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