Virginia Governor Race Reflects National Spotlight on Paid Leave

The race for Virginia governor offers a test of whether paid leave policy resonates as a state-level campaign issue in the coronavirus era, with the Democratic candidate embracing the idea at the same time his party in Congress failed to enact a nationwide policy.

Terry McAuliffe, the Democrat seeking a return to the state’s highest office, has made paid leave a frequent talking point and prominent part of his economic plan alongside a $15 minimum wage proposal. His pitch to guarantee workers paid time off provides voters a contrast with Republican Glenn Youngkin, who describes himself in campaign materials as ...