
Former Virginia House Speaker Kirk Cox says he's only Republican who can beat McAuliffe in governor race
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Former Virginia House of Delegates Speaker Kirk Cox told Fox News he's the only Republican candidate who can beat former Gov. Terry McAuliffe, a Democrat, in the 2021 election.
"I was a U.S. and Virginia government teacher, and I did that for 30 years. I loved that. Not long after I started teaching, I ran for the House of Delegates and was fortunate enough to work my way up to speaker," he told Fox News in an interview. "I think I'm the person to beat [McAuliffe]." Virginia has shifted from a battleground state to a solidly blue state in recent presidential elections, and has elected Democrats in the last two gubernatorial races. The 2021 race will be closely watched as the first statewide election since Democrats took control of the White House and Senate in 2020.More Related News