In some districts, multiple candidates will compete in Democratic primaries for the chance to challenge a Republican incumbent. Republicans hold 66 of the 100 seats in the House, and GOP leaders say many districts — including those won by Clinton — remain Republican strongholds for state elections. Still, if Democrats succeed in running 45 challengers, it would be a significant increase over 2015, when only 21 Democrats ran against GOP lawmakers. Charniele Herring (Alexandria), chair of the House Democratic caucus. Bob Marshall (R-Manassas) in the 13th District, which Clinton won on Election Day with 54 percent of the vote.

Source: Washington Post February 19, 2017 23:48 UTC