Virginia’s off-year contests are drawing national political attention.

Former U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger, the Democratic candidate for governor, announced Tuesday that former President Barack Obama would campaign alongside her at a rally Nov. 1 in Norfolk. The announcement came after Obama endorsed Spanberger, as well as New Jersey’s Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill, over the weekend.

“Virginia’s elections are some of the most important in the country this year and I am proud to endorse Abigail Spanberger for Governor,” Obama said in an ad. “Republican policies are raising costs on working families so billionaires can get massive tax cuts. As governor, Abigail will stand up for Virginia families.

“She’ll work to build an economy that works for everyone, not just big

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