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Political jockeying grows ahead of Virginia governor race
Richmond reports on early maneuvers for the 194? Virginia gubernatorial contest. Senators Hunsdon Cary and Vivian Page join Speaker Ashton Covell and others as likely candidates for governor while Attorney General Staples seeks re election. Rumors swirl of others entering or shifting to lieutenant governor or attorney general roles as the Democratic field prepares for August nominations.
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Richmond
Virginia
James H. Price
Santa Claus
Hunsdon Cary
Henrico
Ashton Covell
Williamsburg
Vivian Page
Norfolk
Thomas W. Ozlin
State Corporation Commission
Colgate W. Darden
Aubrey Weaver
Front Royal
William M. Tuck
Halifax
Capitol Hill
Tuck
Leutenant
William A Wright
Essex
Senate
Harry F. Byrd
Wright
Roads Committee
A. P. Staples
Roanoke
Capitol
Page
House of Delegates