Sanu Dieng-Cooper defeated Derek Reason Tuesday night to take the Democratic nomination for Newport News treasurer, paving the way for longtime treasurer Marty Eubank to drop out of the race.

Former state delegate Jay Jones and Henrico County Commonwealth’s Attorney Shannon Taylor faced off in the Democratic primary.

Butler, a former federal prosecutor, had the support of several of Norfolk’s top Democratic leaders, including Mayor Kenny Alexander, Sheriff Joe Baron, Treasurer Daun Hester, Commissioner of the ...