2009 Attorney General Election
In 2009 Cuccinelli was selected as the Republican nominee for Attorney General, going on to win 58% of the vote (1,123,816 votes). Republican Bob McDonnell became Governor, and Bill Bolling was re-elected as Lieutenant Governor.
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