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Winsome Earle-Sears

Lieutenant Governor
$10M+ raised
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Winsome Earle-Sears
$11,591,853 raised

Ratings

Virginia Citizens Defense League
100%
Virginia Society for Human Life
100%
National Rifle Association (NRA)
92%
Virginia Professional Fire Fighters
89%
Virginia FREE
86%
The Family Foundation of Virginia
78%
Virginia Education Association
50%
Virginia League of Conservation Voters
40%
Virginia AFL-CIO
33%
NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws)
17%
Americans United for Separation of Church and State
0%
NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia
0%

About

Origins
Winsome Earle-Sears, a native of Kingston, Jamaica, immigrated to the United States at the age of six. She is proud to have served in the United States Marine Corps.
Service
In addition to her various appointments, she has served as the Vice President of the Virginia State Board of Education; and as a presidential appointee to the US Census Bureau, as co-chair of the African American Committee; and the Advisory Committee on Women Veterans to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
Political Experience
Winsome was first elected in 2002 to a majority Black House of Delegates district, a first for a Republican in Virginia since 1865. She is the first female Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the first Black female elected to statewide office. As Lieutenant Governor, Winsome Earle-Sears presides over the Senate when they are in session.
Professional History
A former program manager for the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce and VISTA volunteer, Winsome is a trained electrician and successful businesswoman. However, Winsome is most proud of her community work leading a men’s prison ministry and as director of a women’s homeless shelter.
Education and Family
She holds a B.A. in English with a minor in Economics, and an M.A. in Organizational Leadership, with a concentration in Government. Winsome and her husband, Terence, have two daughters Katia and Janel, in addition to DeJon, and granddaughters Victoria and Faith, who are now looking into the face of God.

Video

Virginia's 'balance of power' could shift in a big way, says Winsome Sears
Virginia Lt. Gov. sounds off on college protests: 'We're not having it'
Winsome Sears: It’s time to move on from Trump

Issues

Reduce the Cost of Living
As governor, Winsome wants to make sure Virginia is a place where all families can afford to live, raise their families, work, and build a future. She will fight for common-sense tax cuts that help all Virginians like eliminating the unfair car tax. She will scour the government books to cut wasteful government spending and job-killing regulations because taxpayers know how to spend their money and run their businesses better than government.
Tough on Crime
Winsome’s position is simple: Protect innocent Virginians, prosecute criminals. As governor, she will end radical policies like catch-and-release and ensure violent criminal illegal immigrants are arrested, detained, and sent back to where they came from. She opposes sanctuary cities and will work alongside the Trump administration to remove those who break our laws and threaten public safety. Winsome deeply respects first rescuers and those who serve in the line of duty. Keeping Virginia safe starts with creating a culture that honors and respects the brave men and women of law enforcement and making sure they have the resources to do their jobs. A safe Virginia is a prosperous Virginia, and we cannot afford a governor who is willing to let criminals run amok.
Give Every Child a Quality Education
No child should be stuck in an underperforming school because of their zip code or their parent’s income level. As governor, Winsome will empower parents to choose the best school for their children so every child gets a quality education. She will prioritize parents’ rights and basic reading and math skills over ideological grandstanding. With Winsome in charge, Virginia’s education system will once again be the envy of the country.
Protect Right to Work
Winsome is a staunch supporter of Virginia’s right-to-work policy because it is essential to Virginia’s economic success. Right to work also protects workers from heavy-handed union bosses, forced dues, and fewer job opportunities. As governor, Winsome will protect Virginia’s business- and worker-friendly environment that has contributed to our increased job growth, higher wages, and lower unemployment rates. Winsome will never allow Virginia to become Maryland.
Protect Women
Women are empowered to reach their highest potential when they have access to a fair and level playing field—free from political agendas—but Democrats like Abigail Spanberger are trying to undermine 60 years of hard-fought and hard-earned women’s rights. Allowing biological males to compete in women’s sports is not only anti-women, it is dangerous. Winsome will do whatever it takes to protect women and girls.

News

CBS 19 News
Earle-Sears outlines GOP vision at UVA amid Democratic pushback on education policy
wtopnews.com
Winsome Earle-Sears splits from Gov. Youngkin as GOP Lt. Gov. nominee hurls extortion allegations
Virginia Scope
Lt. Gov. Earle-Sears opposed anti-discrimination marriage bill in handwritten note

Political Experience

Virginia
Lieutenant Governor
2022-present
Virginia
Virginia Senate President
2022-present
Virginia
House of Delegates
2001-2003

Professional Experience

Director
The Salvation Army Women's Shelter
President/Owner
Shenandoah Appliance Plumbing & Electric
Regional Education Manager
Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce
Served
United States Marine Corps

Education

Regent University
MA
2003
Tidewater Community College
AA
1992
Old Dominion University
BA
1992
United States Marine Corp
Journeyman Electrician
1985
United States Marine Corp
Basic Electrician
1983

Background

Born
March 11, 1964
Kingston, Jamaica
Elections
Governor
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Winsome Earle-Sears
$10M+ raised
Rep._Abigail_Spanberger_-_118th_Congress
Abigail Spanberger
$20M+ raised
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