Taylor and Luria were backed by the House Democrats’ campaign arm and a wide array of Democratic leaders, including Gov. But in Virginia, Democratic primary voters have a history of rewarding moderate candidates, a trend that continued with the wins by Luria and Taylor on Tuesday. Taylor won in a crowded, seven-way primary that included a progressive candidate who won about a fifth of the vote, while Luria defeated three opponents. The coastal 2nd District, with its population center in Virginia Beach, is a must-win for Democrats aiming to retake the House. Taylor won a crowded primary contest, even as many Democratic voters backed a more progressive candidate, Salaam Bhatti.