Democrat Abigail Spanberger has won in Virginia’s 7^th congressional district, defeating the Republican nominee Dave Brat.

Democrat Abigail Spanberger is apparent winner over Rep. Dave Brat in GOP-held Virginia district https://t.co/1vsGLc5ETb

— CNBC (@CNBC) November 7, 2018

Democrat Abigail Spanberger defeats #VA07 GOP Congressman Dave Brat in very close race. Brat was first elected to House in 2014 after defeating House Majority Leader Eric Cantor to represent the Richmond-area district.

— Craig Caplan (@CraigCaplan) November 7, 2018

Spanberger is a former CIA undercover operative. This is her first time running for office.

Brat, a former economics professor, has represented the district since 2014, when he unexpectedly beat then-House Majority Leader Eric Cantor in the Republican primary and then went on to win the general.

#VA07: Abigail Spanberger (D) defeats Rep. Dave Brat (R). Dem PICKUP. This district voted for Trump 50%-44% in 2016.

— Dave Wasserman (@Redistrict) November 7, 2018

Spanberger is the first Democrat to be elected in the district since 1971.

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