Pictures: State Sen. John Miller, D-Newport News

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In this 2013 file photo, Nyla Jackson, a fourth-grader at Carver Elementary in Newport News, plays the flute for, left, U.S. Rep. Robert C. "Bobby" Scott and State Sen. John Miller, D-Newport News.

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In this 2014 photo, federal, state and local elected leaders attended a breakfast discussing sequestration, base realignment/closing, and future opportunities for Langley Air Force base. State Sen. John Miller, D-Newport News, talks to officials before the meeting.

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Virginia Sen. John Miller, D-Newport News, who represents District 1, meets with the Daily Press editorial board on September 24, 2015.

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State Sen. John Miller, D-Newport News, of the 1st District, listens as new rules are discussed in the senate on the first day of the General Assembly in Richmond in January.

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John Miller is greeted by supporters Tuesday at Steves Steak House in Newport News after defeating Mickey Chohany in the state senate race on November 8, 2011.

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In this 2013 file photo, Harley Nieves, 10, shows State Sen. John Miller, D-Newport News, a display of robotics from Carver School.

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State Sen. Mamie Locke, State Sen. John Miller and Glenn Oder, along with other Hampton Roads elected officials, listen during a public forum on transportation issues Wednesday at the Hampton Roads Convention Center in April 2008.

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Democrat John Miller smiles as he walks through supporters on his way to give an acceptance speech Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007, at Steve's Steakhouse in Newport News after election results for the 1st Senate District were posted.