Richmond, VA – On August 5, Attorney General Mark Herring agreed to eliminate the witness signature requirement in Virginia—an agreement later endorsed by order of a federal judge. For nearly 30 days after the agreement, Herring and his cronies in Richmond never communicated that change to the public. He cared more about his relationship with liberal interest groups than Virginia voters. Now, the Washington Post is reporting that Herring’s actions are sowing voter confusion across the state—even within the liberal groups he was trying to bring into the fold! (“Witnesses aren’t needed for absentee voting in Virginia. But the instructions sometimes say otherwise,” Washington
Richmond, VA – At least 1,400 voters who applied for absentee ballots received two ballots. “We knew the Democrats many last-minute changes to our election law would make our elections less secure, but no one could imagine voters receiving two ballots,” said Rich Anderson, Chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia. Over 400 voters in central Virginia – 300 in Richmond and 100 in Henrico – received two ballots. And in Fairfax County, where over 300,000 voters have already applied for absentee ballots, we already know of 1,000 voters who received two ballots. Democrats rushed through dramatic changes to the election at the
Richmond, VA – Last night, the Republican Party of Virginia’s headquarters was vandalized. RPV Chairman Rich Anderson issued the following statement: “Under cover of darkness on Thursday night, the violent wave of crime that has infected Richmond for months struck again with a violent, cowardly, and unprovoked attack on the state headquarters of the Republican Party of Virginia (RPV). In prior months, these violent attacks on families and businesses in Virginia’s capital city have gone unchecked by Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney and Virginia Governor Ralph Northam, whose neglect enabled last night’s attack on the building that has been the home of
Richmond, VA – Today, Vice-President Mike Pence visited the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, VA to speak to the Corp of Cadets and our next generation of American leaders. RPV Chairman Rich Anderson issued the following statement: “Mike Pence’s visit to the Commonwealth speaks volumes to this administration’s commitment to make sure our men and women in uniform have the support they deserve. Speaking as a 30-year Air Force colonel, I’m proud of the unprecedented record of support by President Trump, Vice-President Pence, and their administration in bolstering members of our military and their commitment to providing the resources necessary to ensure our soldiers can keep our nation safe.
Richmond, VA – Rich Anderson, Chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia is committed to supporting law enforcement and has signed the Heritage Action for America Police Pledge. Chairman Anderson joins over 27,000 citizens plus Governors, Senators, Congressmen and State Officials and candidates to show support for law enforcement. He issued a challenge to all State party Chairmen and district and unit Chairman to join him to stand with our nation’s law enforcement officers: “We have seen countless attacks on our brave law enforcement officers, citizens and neighborhoods. It is time to join together at all levels to stand for safety
Richmond, VA – RPV Chairman Rich Anderson issued the following statement on the passing of former Lieutenant Governor and former RPV Chairman John Hager: “Today, Virginia lost one of its premier sons with the passing of former Lt. Gov. John H. Hager, after a life well-lived as husband, father, grandfather, and revered public servant. “John served his Commonwealth and country in numerous positions of public leadership. He served as a United States Army officer, Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, and Director of the Virginia Department of Homeland Security after the attacks of 9/11. I
Richmond, VA – Republican Party of Virginia Chairman Rich Anderson issued a statement calling for State Senator Louise Lucas to immediately turn herself in following the two felony charges leveled at her today: “Virginians demand leadership from their elected officials. Senator Lucas’s behavior is far from what leaders of our Commonwealth should strive for. Felony charges leveled against a sitting State Senator are to be taken seriously, and should not be sought out for political gain. It is for that reason that the Republican Party of Virginia calls for Senator Lucas to turn herself in. Immediately.”
Richmond, VA – Today, the Republican Party of Virginia held its Quadrennial State Convention. Originally scheduled for May 1-2, 2020, it was postponed as a result of COVID-19 restrictions. The results from today’s elections are as follows: Chairman – Richard L. “Rich” Anderson National Committeeman – Morton Blackwell National Committeewoman – Patti Bast Lyman Elector – E.W. Jackson & John Selph State Party Plan Amendment 1 – No State Party Plan Amendment 2 – No State Party Plan Amendment 3 – No State Party Plan Amendment 4 – Yes Anderson offered the following statement: “I thank the delegates to the 2020 Republican Party of Virginia State Convention
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Richmond, VA – RPV Chairman Jack Wilson issued the following statement in reaction to Joe Biden’s picking of Kamala Harris to be his Vice-Presidential nominee: “In a time that our nation is crying out for healing and and end to partisan divisiveness, Joe Biden just went full bore in the opposite direction. Kamala Harris exemplifies the worst parts of the Democratic Party: petty fighting, grandstanding, putting Party before People, and flip-flopping on almost every issue. “Virginia demands leadership. When then Vice-Presidential nominee Mike Pence came to Farmville, VA and debated Tim Kaine, we saw exactly what real leadership looks like. Neither Kamala
