Who defeated Eric Cantor in the 2014 Republican primary?
Dave Brat
Paul Ryan
Nancy Pelosi
John Boehner
Answer
Dave Brat, a college economics professor, defeated incumbent Eric Cantor in the 2014 Republican primary for Virginia's 7th Congressional District. Brat's victory was a major upset, as Cantor was the House Majority Leader and a rising star in the Republican Party. Brat's campaign focused on conservative values and opposition to Cantor's support for immigration reform and other moderate policies.
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