What candidates have planned for Virginia’s coast could decide a key congressional race

The outcome of a key congressional race in Virginia’s second district could be influenced by candidates' positions on offshore wind projects, coastal mining, and flooding concerns. The area is adjacent to major developments like the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project, leading some experts to suggest climate policy issues could determine the election winner. Poll data indicates that 51 percent of voters support building wind farms in the district, while energy concerns remain a top focus for voters.