State Del. Elizabeth Guzmán on Wednesday launched a campaign for Virginia’s new 7th Congressional District following Tuesday’s redistricting referendum approval.
Guzman, a Prince William resident who represents Virginia’s 22nd House District, joins a crowded field in the new 7th District, including former first lady of Virginia Dorothy McAuliffe, state Del. Dan Helmer and several others.
The new 7th District is dominated by Fairfax and Arlington counties, with over 53% of the district made up of the two counties’ voters, according to the Virginia Public Access Project. Prince William voters make up less than 3% of the new, so-called “lobster” district because of its scattered carveout. Altogether the district includes 16 localities…