OpinionPolice Union That Endorsed Glenn Youngkin for Virginia Governor in 2021 Splits Ticket to Back Democrat
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VAPBA backs Abigail Spanberger instead of Republican ticketAccording to 13News Now, the police association had not endorsed a Democrat for nearly 15 years.
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- VAPBA endorsed Abigail Spanberger for governor in Virginia’s upcoming November 4, 2025 election.
- According to 13News Now, the union had not backed a Democrat for nearly 15 years and endorsed Glenn Youngkin in 2021.
- The Washington Post reported that VAPBA’s other two statewide endorsements went to Republicans John Reid and Jason Miyares; separate races permit split tickets.
- Richard Goska said the 30-member board questioned both candidates and found many police concerns unaddressed by the current administration.
honored to have the VAPBA's support and vowing, "as Governor, I will always make sure our brave men and women in blue have the tools, resources, and training they need to do their jobs and keep us safe."— Spanberger announced the endorsement on social media, saying she was honored to have the VAPBA's support and pledging to prioritize law enforcement resources as governor.
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