"My mother's always been heavily involved in community affairs," she said.
When Democratic incumbent Owen B. Pickett announced his retirement, the elder Wagner felt the call of duty--and an opportunity, Rachael Wagner said.
Virginia's political landscape is far from unified with both parties holding several seats in the House. As a result, candidates on both sides to shuffle to the center.
"We live in a moderate district that's leaning conservative," Rachael said.
The elder Wagner has staked her platform on a mix of classic Republican and Democratic ideals to reflect the district's military industry and high senior population.
"Fostering military growth and ensuring health care benefits for seniors are two of my mother's primary concerns," Rachael said.
Wagner's opponent is Republican Edward E. Schrock, a former stockbroker. The race, for which results were not available at press time, has seesawed back and forth between the two candidates.
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