RICHMOND, Va. (WUSA9) -- It was Terry McAuliffe's day to shine in the sun, trouble is, Mother Nature didn't cooperate. Rain poured, and many took cover under umbrellas as Virginia's Chief Justice of the Supreme court administered the oath of office.   

McAuliffe's wife Dorothy and their five children joined him for the ceremony, while nearby, McAuliffe's good friends and mentors , President Bill and Hillary Clinton, looked on like proud parents. The former President brought out tight security and in the audience were six former Virginia Governors, the outgoing Bob McDonnell, Chuck Robb, Doug Wilder, Mark Warner, George Allen and Tim Kaine. 

Speaker Bill Howell presented the new Governor, " I have the honor of present to the sovereign people of Virginia the new Governor Terry R. McAuliffe.

"It is humbling, and the highest honor of my life, to stand before you today," began McAuliffe. 

ARLINGTON, Va. (WUSA) -- Abortion rights supporters in Virginia are cheering after they won a small, first step in a challenge to strict, new state regulations that require abortion clinics meet hospital standards.

An Arlington judge rejected a motion from Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli and the Virginia Board of Health seeking to toss out a legal challenge to the regulations. It means the case will now move forward.

"Whoa!" Cheered Rosemary Codding, director of the Falls Church Healthcare Center (FCHC) which brought the lawsuit, technically called an appeal. Codding said the ruling gave her immense hope.

"It's just like the turning tide. It has been such an oppressive environment for three years for women's health. This is an immense spiritual uplifting. And, as a woman of very strong faith, I know God is with me. And I know that he has given me courage to continue in this battle," said Codding.

WASHINGTON, DC (WUSA9)--On Tuesday, June 11th Virginians will head to the polls to choose party candidates for two statewide offices--Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General--as well as eleven House of Delegate seats.

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The race for Governor has been a known entity for weeks.  Ken Cuccinelli is the Republican candidate.  He was selected at a convention in Richmond back in May.  Terry McAuliffe was the only Democratic candidate to file for the office, so he automatically became the party's nominee.

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