5 reasons Virginia is the state to watch on election night 2023

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A Republican victory in Virginia's elections would further fuel the push for Youngkin to make a last-minute entry into the 2024 presidential race​

While three states — Kentucky, Louisiana and Mississippi — have off-year gubernatorial races on Election Day 2023, the marquee ballot box showdown Tuesday may end up being Virginia's legislative contests.

National Democrats and Republicans have spent millions on races for control of Virginia's legislaturewith the election viewed in political circles as a key barometer ahead of the 2024 elections for president, control of Congress and key governorships.

Here are five reasons why the commonwealth's the state to watch when election results flow in Tuesday night.

BARACK OBAMA DIVES INTO VIRGINIA'S CLOSELY WATCHED 2023 ELECTIONS

1. Virginia is a 2024 bellwether​

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5 reasons Virginia is the state to watch on election night 2023

Five things both Republicans and Democrats will be watching in Virginia's crucial legislative election Tuesday, which is seen as a 2024 bellwether

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