Abigail Spanberger

A year ago, Republicans swept Democrats from statewide offices in Richmond, from the governor’s mansion to the attorney general’s office. Now Virginia Republicans are speaking boldly and hoping the red wave will flow through the halls of Congress in Washington and continue into 2023 in the General Assembly. Republicans in the state are feeling ever more confident in the run-up to the November 8 General Election, as most polls of likely voters indicate they are older and plan to vote for Republicans.

More than 100 people packed the Aquia Harbour Inn, the community center for the gated neighborhood in North Stafford, to see Yesli Vega, whose running for congress.