Democrats recruited third-party candidates to siphon votes from Republicans — which could decide close Virginia congressional contest
Candidate recruitment from a secretive political organization threatens to undermine Virginia's competitive congressional election and return the state's 2nd Congressional District to the Democrats. The Patriots Run Project, a group with ties to Democratic campaign offices, has recruited third-party candidate Robert Reed to run against Republican Rep. Jennifer Kiggans and Democratic challenger Missy Cotter Smasal. […]