WTOP spoke to both candidates for lieutenant governor in Virginia, state senator and Democrat Ghazala Hashmi and conservative radio host and Republican John Reid.

Read part one of the conversation, where the candidates discuss education, the economy and reproductive rights, here . Read part two below. Virginia's lieutenant governor candidates talk economy and data centers

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Transportation

When traveling on the Capitol Beltway or Interstate 95 in Northern Virginia, traffic congestion is top of mind, and Hashmi said one way to address that is by creating more livable cities that provide affordable housing near workplaces and resources, such as grocery stores and child care.

“Making sure that we are bringing people into safe and supportive communities is one way to

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