Virginia's Justin Fairfax is reportedly thinking about running for governor despite facing allegations of sexual assault
Gubernatorial predecessor Terry McAuliffe, left, and heir apparent Justin Fairfax, center, at the victory party of the current governor, Ralph Northam, right. Photo: Win McNamee/Getty Images Early this year, Virginia Democrats were feeling good about their 2018 gains, and were looking forward to the prospect of finally reconquering both chambers of the state legislature.
Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax said Thursday that he is “very hopeful about the future” and “thinking very seriously” about a gubernatorial run in 2021. Terry McAuliffe toyed with a presidential bid for months only to bow out. But back in his adopted state of Virginia, it’s assumed he’s going to run for a second term as governor.McAuliffe hasn’t decided, though he doesn’t exactly discourage the speculation, either. But a half-dozen people close to him told POLITICO he’s seriously considering it. And Democrats in Richmond are operating as though it’s a done deal.
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