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DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz released the following statement after Democrat Earl Ray Tomblin won the special election tonight in West Virginia for the governorship.

Yesterday, California’s 36th Congressional District held a special election and voters elected Democrat Janice Hahn to serve as their next representative in Congress. Voters rejected the negative tactics by the other side, and instead elected a committed public servant who will bring to Washington her focus on creating jobs and growing the economy.

"Jim Webb served his country with distinction in many ways including protecting our freedom on the battlefield. For the past four years, Senator Webb has been a strong and effective advocate for the people of Virginia."

In November 2008, the American people voted for change – for a President that would stand up for the needs of middle-class families and a government that would work together to address America’s biggest challenges. With the two houses of Congress now divided between Democrats and Republicans, it is incumbent upon both parties to take responsibility for governing so we can move the nation forward.