Is there any example from 2018 where a Republican stepping down made it easier to hold the seat with a replacement nominee? Let’s rule out the heavily scandalous which Woodall was not.
Congresswoman Young Kim proves that Republicans can win in diverse affluent areas after an incumbent retires.
Oh right! I remember when the media ignored her win as the first Korean-American congresswoman just because she's a Republican.
I remember that big Reddit post hailing her victory the night of the election, lol