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A fractious Virginia primary election season wraps up; Prince George’s County debates rent control
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This year's Virginia primary elections were competitive and, at times, contentious. Voters made history with a number of their choices, including nominating a Democratic candidate who is likely to be the first Black woman to be Alexandria's mayor. We looked back and ahead to the general election with WAMU's Northern Virginia reporter Margaret Barthel.
One of the most closely watched races was the Democratic primary in Virginia's 10th congressional district. The projected winner, state Sen. Suhas Subramanyam, joined us. We discussed why he thinks district residents chose him and his plans for the general election in the fall.
Rent control is once again on top of residents' minds in Prince George's County. The county council is debating legislation to permanently cap rent hikes to three percent, plus inflation. However, some councilmembers think the bill doesn't go far enough. Prince George's County Council Chair Jolene Ivey joined the show to weigh in. Plus, she gave her take on long-time councilmember Mel Franklin being charged with embezzlement.
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Manage episode 424817163 series 1337616
This year's Virginia primary elections were competitive and, at times, contentious. Voters made history with a number of their choices, including nominating a Democratic candidate who is likely to be the first Black woman to be Alexandria's mayor. We looked back and ahead to the general election with WAMU's Northern Virginia reporter Margaret Barthel.
One of the most closely watched races was the Democratic primary in Virginia's 10th congressional district. The projected winner, state Sen. Suhas Subramanyam, joined us. We discussed why he thinks district residents chose him and his plans for the general election in the fall.
Rent control is once again on top of residents' minds in Prince George's County. The county council is debating legislation to permanently cap rent hikes to three percent, plus inflation. However, some councilmembers think the bill doesn't go far enough. Prince George's County Council Chair Jolene Ivey joined the show to weigh in. Plus, she gave her take on long-time councilmember Mel Franklin being charged with embezzlement.
Become a member of WAMU: wamu.org/donate
Send us questions and comments for guests: kojo@wamu.org
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/wamu885
Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/thepoliticshour
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