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Hopkins Garland duel stirs Roanoke political clash
In Roanoke a high profile Virginia Senate race pits Democrat William Hopkins against Republican Ray Garland. Hopkins touts seniority, budget leadership, and a reform record while Garland emphasizes work ethic and a broader challenge to Hopkins’s record. The contest features sharp personal contrasts and strong party implications across the state.
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