Trump-Endorsed Hung Cao Wins Virginia GOP Senate Primary with 65.9%, Will Face Tim Kaine

Jun 18, 2024, 11:43 PM

Hung Cao, a retired Navy Captain and Trump-endorsed candidate, has won the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate seat in Virginia. Cao, a highly respected combat veteran and decorated Special Operations Officer, secured the nomination with 65.9% of the vote. He will face incumbent Democratic Senator Tim Kaine in the general election this November. The Virginia GOP primary, held on June 18th, saw Cao defeating establishment-backed Scott Parkinson and four other Republican rivals. Cao's campaign has focused on stopping inflation, lowering taxes, and growing the economy.