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In Virginia, Democrats are seeking to flip control of the state legislature, where Republicans hold a one-seat advantage in both the state Senate and House of Delegates. Democrats are eyeing seats in the northern Virginia counties outside of Washington, D.C.

Kentucky has the most high-profile statewide race this cycle, with Republican Gov. Matt Bevin squaring off against Democratic Attorney General Andy Beshear. The Bluegrass State remains staunchly conservative, but Bevin has faced criticism for his approach to health care…

In Mississippi, Democratic Attorney General Jim Hood and Republican Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves are facing off to replace retiring GOP Gov. Phil Bryant. Reeves has led in polls and is favored to win, but Hood has made the race competitive…