Virginia Beach, VA – June 21, 2022 The Republican Party of Virginia congratulates Jen Kiggans on winning the 2nd Congressional District Republican Primary on Tuesday. Jen is a proud patriot who has what it takes to defeat Pelosi Puppet Elaine Luria this November and send a principled conservative to Washington. As a former Navy pilot who served two deployments to the Persian Gulf and a Nurse Practitioner, Jen has led a life of service to her country and her community. During her time in the Virginia State Senate, Jen has represented her voters with integrity, working hard each day to
Richmond, VA – June 6, 2022 “Today, we honor and remember the brave and courageous warriors like Virginia’s very own Bedford Boys of Company A of the 116th Infantry Regiment, 29th division who stormed the beaches of Normandy in 1944 and gave their all to bring freedom to millions. “The Greatest Generation bravely answered the call to stand up to tyranny and made immeasurable sacrifices to ensure liberty and freedom for all. “Today, and every day, the Republican Party of Virginia honors their heroic service and sacrifice.” ###
Richmond, VA – MAY 30, 2022 This Memorial Day, the Republican Party of Virginia honors all of the brave men and women who have lost their lives fighting for our freedom. It is a privilege to be able to celebrate the spirit of our great Nation that we are lucky to call home. The selfless acts of heroism that our patriots have devoted to our Commonwealth and our Country do not go unnoticed. Today, take a moment of silence to remember those who are no longer with us, the loved ones they left behind, and pray for everlasting peace throughout
Richmond, VA – MAY 25, 2022 We are heartbroken at the senseless act of violence that took place at Robb Elementary School in Texas yesterday. We join the nation in mourning the precious lives lost and praying for their families. May God comfort and watch over the Uvalde community. ###
Purcellville, VA – MAY 23, 2022 On Saturday, May 21, the 10th District GOP held a Firehouse Primary Election, selecting a nominee through Ranked Choice Voting. Voters were asked to rank all eleven candidates in order of their preference. Hung Cao won 52.8% of the vote after nine rounds. Hung Cao, a retired Navy Captain, served in Special Operations for twenty-five years. After Cao and his wife, April’s thirteenth move across the United States and around the world in the service of our nation, Hung and April made their home in Purcellville, Virginia where they have been active in their
RICHMOND, VA – May 20, 2022 Republican Party of Virginia Statement on State Education Report The Republican Party of Virginia shares Governor Youngkin’s deep concerns about the state of education in our Commonwealth. As so many Virginia parents know, our schools were not performing as they should even before the pandemic, and now our students have fallen behind their peers in other states. The cause of these insufficiencies in our education system is all too clear – instead of teaching core subjects like reading and math, Democrat school boards have “gone woke” and pushed politicized curriculum from kindergarten on up.
RICHMOND, VA – May 20, 2022 Republican Party of Virginia Holds 7th Congressional District Candidates Forum On Wednesday, May 18, the Republican Party of Virginia held a Candidate’s Forum for Republican Candidates in the 7th Congressional District at the Dorthy Hart Community Center in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Candidates that attended included Supervisor Yesli Vega, Supervisor David Ross, Derrick Anderson, Supervisor Crystal Vanuch, and Gina Ciarcia. State Senator Bryce Reeves was unable to attend. RPV Chairman Rich Anderson moderated the Forum, asking each candidate a variety of questions on topics ranging from National Security and Foreign Policy to Border Security and Education.
RICHMOND, VA – May 10, 2022 Republican Party of Virginia Chairman Rich Anderson’s Statement on Intimidation of Supreme Court Justices “The ongoing demonstrations outside the homes of Supreme Court Justices are an abhorrent and vile affront to the processes of the highest court. Intimidation of the Justices and the threat of violence against them and their families has no place in our Commonwealth or our country. Targeting the home of a Justice is wrong, and these protestors should be ashamed of their actions. “The Republican Party of Virginia believes in the right to free speech, and we stand with Governor Youngkin and
RICHMOND, VA – May 3, 2022 Press Secretary Ellie Sorensen issued the following statement on behalf of the Republican Party of Virginia. “Virginia Democrats are too extreme on the topic of abortion, and their views are outside the mainstream. They consistently push for at-home chemical abortions, and partial-birth and late-term abortion, even up until the moment of birth. Virginia Democrats won’t even protect a baby that has survived an abortion. No matter what the Supreme Court decides, the Republican Party of Virginia will unequivocally defend the dignity of all human life in our Commonwealth. The pro-life movement is on the
Republican Party of Virginia Announces Partnership With Virginia Latino National Republican Coalition RICHMOND, VA – April 11, 2022 The Republican Party of Virginia is proud to announce that the Virginia Latino National Republican Coalition (LNRC-VA) will serve as the official coalition partner of the RPV for outreach to Virginia’s Latino Community. The leaders at LNRC-VA know that the Republican Party is the only political party that stands for limited government, free markets, and traditional family values. Last November, Latino voters were instrumental in electing a Republican Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and House majority who promised to defend those principles.
