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Virginia Delegate Lee Carter launches gubernatorial bid

He’s been a delegate since 2018

Del. Lee Carter announced on Jan. 1, 2021, that he's running for governor of Virginia. (Lee Carter)

A new year and a new hat in the ring to be Virginia’s next governor.

Lee Carter, a Democratic Virginia delegate who represents part of Prince William County and the city of Manassas, is now looking to be Virginia’s next governor.

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Carter, who served in the Marine Corps, was elected in 2017 to represent Virginia’s 50th District in the House of Delegates.

He’ll join a crowded Democratic field that includes Former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe, Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, Del. Jennifer Carroll Foy and State Sen. Jennifer McClellan.