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The race for the Congressional seat vacated by Eric Cantor (R), the former House Majority Leader from Virginia, is beginning to unfold on Election Day. Republican David Brat, who defeated Cantor in the state's primary elections, appears to be leading Democratic candidate, Jack Trammell. According to the
Associated Press, the most recent polls show a significant difference between the two, as Brat holds 60.52% of the votes, Trammell has received 37.05% of the votes, and Libertarian candidate James Carr has accrued 2.43% of the vote (with 25.41% reporting).
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