Former state lawmaker Lashrecse Aird on Tuesday defeated incumbent Sen. Joe Morrissey (D-Richmond) in a closely-watched Democrat state primary race in Virginia in which a major campaign issue was abortion.
Morrissey, who is pro-life—the only such Democrat in the Virginia state Senate—represents District 16.
A former prosecutor turned defense attorney, Morrissey has been disbarred twice. He’s regarded as one of the most controversial figures in Virginia politics.
Political maps had been redrawn for the latest election season, which means legislative candidates are all running for the first time for the newly created districts.
Late Tuesday, Morrissey conceded to Aird in the primary race for the Virginia Senate’s 13th District while election results were still being counted….