Not unexpected. When the Rats don’t think they can win outright, they will try to get a RINO on the ticket who will vote with them at least part of the time.
Here’s what’s happening in Virginia’s Second Congressional District:
Democrats Fear Sen. Jen Kiggans — Kerry:
https://www.kerrydougherty.com/allposts/2022/6/16/Democrats-Fear-Sen-Jen-Kiggans