Virginia Lieutenant Governor, Democratic Primary

• Jobs & Opportunity — If the Senate is evenly divided, the lieutenant governor’s tie-breaking vote could decide on a bill that offers tax credits to small businesses or incentives for tech companies to expand in Virginia. This could create new jobs or allow current businesses to hire more workers.

• Healthcare Costs — The lieutenant governor’s tie-breaking vote can also shape healthcare policy, deciding if bills like Medicaid expansion or insurance rules become law.

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