Gina Ciarcia stepped into the race for Virginia's 2nd House District at a time when two other women vying for the seat are embroiled in a bitter primary battle.
"I think it's excellent news for my run," said Ciarcia, the Republican from Dumfries who will campaign for the from now until Election Day on November 2.
Incumbent Candi King sent an attack mailer, funded by the Virginia Democratic House Caucus, to residents in the 2nd District, including portions of eastern Prince William County and northern Stafford County, accusing her primary challenger Pamela Montgomery of not being Democratic enough. Then, Democrats said they couldn't confirm the party authorized the mailer, despite having the caucus' name printed on the mailers.
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