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David Sherfinski

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David Sherfinski covered politics for The Washington Times.

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In this Oct. 15, 2018, file photo, Rep. Dave Brat, R-Va., gestures during a debate with Democratic challenger Abigail Spanberger at Germanna Community College in Culpeper, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Dave Brat concedes to Abigail Spanberger in Va.’s 7th District race

GOP Rep. Dave Brat officially conceded Wednesday in Virginia's 7th Congressional District race, cementing a new 7-4 Democratic majority in the state's House delegation as Old Dominion Republicans were left searching for answers after another tough election night.

November 7, 2018
In this Jan. 25, 2017, file photo, U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., speaks in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Liz Cheney announces bid for House GOP conference chair

Rep. Liz Cheney, Wyoming Republican, on Wednesday announced that she will run for House GOP conference chair, which will be the No. 3-ranking Republican position in House leadership in the next Congress.

November 7, 2018
In a Thursday, July 28, 2016, file photo, Rep. James Clyburn, D-S.C., speaks during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

James Clyburn says he plans to run for House majority whip

Rep. James Clyburn says he plans to run for House majority whip in a new Democrat-controlled House and that he does not plan to challenge either House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi or Minority Whip Steny H. Hoyer, the two top-ranked Democrats in the House.

November 7, 2018
Abigail Spanberger does a microphone check prior to a debate with Virginia Congressman Dave Brat, R-Va., at Germanna Community College in Culpeper, Va., Monday, Oct. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Abigail Spanberger ousts Dave Brat in Virginia House race

Democrat Abigail Spanberger on Tuesday defeated GOP Rep. Dave Brat in Virginia's 7th Congressional District race -- a major pick-up for Democrats in the Republican-leaning seat that the GOP had held for close to 50 years.

November 6, 2018
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan greets supporters outside a polling place after voting early, in Annapolis, Md.  (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Larry Hogan wins re-election as Maryland governor

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan became the first Republican governor to win re-election in the state since the 1950s, rolling to victory Tuesday over Democrat Ben Jealous in a race the governor said puts a red hue on a formerly deep blue state.

November 6, 2018