Who did McDonnell defeat in the 2009 election for governor?
Tim Kaine
Mark Warner
Creigh Deeds
Terry McAuliffe
Answer
Creigh Deeds, a Democratic state senator, was McDonnell's opponent in the 2009 Virginia gubernatorial election. The race gained national attention as it was the first major contest in the wake of Barack Obama's election as president. McDonnell won the election with 59% of the vote, compared to Deeds's 41%.
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