GOP FLIP: Jason Ballard Ousts Hurst In House District 12
Victory Comes Despite Being Outspent Nearly 2:1 in Biden District
WASHINGTON, D.C - Republican Jason Ballard tonight ousted Democrat Chris Hurst, giving Republicans control of House District 12 after Democrats flipped it in 2017. Ballard’s victory in a district Biden won by over five points in 2020 came despite him being outspent nearly 2:1.
“As a veteran, Jason Ballard knows how important it is to support the brave men and women who put their lives on the line each day to protect their communities,” said RSLC President Dee Duncan. “His victory tonight was a direct rebuke of Chris Hurst’s continued efforts in Richmond to weaken law enforcement, and will make the New River Valley safe again. Congratulations to Jason and his entire team on running an outstanding race and focusing on the issues that matter to his community.”
The RSLC and its affiliated groups invested heavily in Ballard’s race, including in television ads launched in August in opposition to Hurst. Hurst made national news the night before Election Day for being pulled over by the police for tampering with his opponents’ yard signs.
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