The Midterm Race Where Federal Employee Issues Are Front and Center

As Democrats fight to take control of Congress from Republicans, an unusual issue is playing a decisive role in a key race that could determine control of the House: the federal workforce. Virginia’s 10th congressional district, currently represented by Republican Barbara Comstock, is one of the most hotly contested races in the upcoming midterm elections. It is also home to tens of thousands of federal employees, whom both candidates are targeting for votes. Polls show a tight race, though forecasters like Cook Political Report give a slight edge to Comstock’s Democratic opponent, Jennifer Wexton.