NORFOLK, Va. — The Virginia Republican who lost the U.S. Senate race last month and also lost primaries for two statewide races in recent years says he’s stepping back from statewide elections. The Washington Post reports that Corey Stewart announced his decision to Republican Party activists and leaders at a weekend retreat in Norfolk. Stewart lost to Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine last month. Stewart says he’s stepping back from statewide races for at least a couple of years. ___Information from: The Washington Post, http://www.washingtonpost.comCopyright 2018 The Associated Press.

Source: Washington Post December 15, 2018 22:35 UTC