Rep. Randy Forbes, R-Va., became the third congressman and second Republican on Tuesday to be ousted in a primary this year.
Forbes is an eight-term lawmaker from the 2nd District of Virginia, and his loss to state House delegate and former Navy SEAL Scott Taylor was due in part to redistricting in the state. His district was redrawn to include the Hampton Roads region, a defense-heavy population that likely leaned toward Taylor.
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