Anti-abortion Democrats Dealt Major Defeats in Virginia Primary as Centrist GOP Challenges Extremism

Progressive candidates won several primary races against moderate Democrats who support restricting abortion access.
The victories are a blow to Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin's efforts to push for tighter abortion restrictions.
Democrats are likely to maintain control of the state Senate, while Republicans aim to take the House of Delegates.
The ouster of several veteran lawmakers contributed to historic turnover of seats in both chambers.
Voters will likely hear arguments around abortion, gun laws and extremism in the general election.