Eugene Vindman, the Democratic candidate for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District said the US has a choice between “whether we go down a dark path, a path where this country has seen its best days or a bright future where we have joy and hope and optimism for what we can achieve together,” speaking to CNN’s Kasie Hunt.
Vindman said he was focused on positivity heading into the election and had a “optimistic, joyful” message.
“I’m an optimist by nature… My family came here when I was an immigrant fleeing from the Soviet Union. We’ve been able to build a future for ourselves, my wife and my two wonderful children that I’m raising in northern Virginia and that’s the future I want to preserve for my children and for all Americans,” he said.
House race to watch on election night: The candidate is in a battle with Republican Derrick Anderson for the seat, which will be one of the most closely watched races early in the night Tuesday. The district, which stretches from the Washington suburbs to the rolling hills of the commonwealth’s Piedmont region, would have backed Biden under the current lines by about 7 points in 2020.
Vindman said there was “work to do” in the area, but his campaign was focussing on ensuring “safe, high quality public schools,” and improving infrastructure across the region.
The other Virginia race to watch is the coastal 2nd District, anchored by Virginia Beach, where GOP Rep. Jen Kiggans is facing off against fellow Navy veteran Missy Cotter Smasal. If either party were to capture both races, that could foreshadow a favorable environment.
