How will Biden not seeking reelection impact down-ticket races in Virginia?

President Joe Biden’s decision to no longer seek reelection may have a big impact at the polls this fall in Virginia.

Karen Hult, professor of political science at Virginia Tech, said many Democrats “breathed a real sigh of relief,” while others were disappointed that their primary ballots were “no longer relevant.”

“I do think there may be an impact on the down ballot races,” she said.

Hult said that anything can change, especially if this is a wave election — landslide votes where a political party makes major gains.