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expensive by far in Virginia’s history.
In final pre-election financial statements filed last week, Republican gubernatorial candidate Wyatt Durrette revealed collections of $3.65 million while his Democratic rival, Gerald Baliles had garnered $3.54 million. Thus the two candidates gave the state its first $7 million governor’s race. The amount comes to more than $2.50 for every registered voter in the Commonwealth.
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