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Rep._Abigail_Spanberger_-_118th_Congress
Abigail Spanberger
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Winsome Earle-Sears

Lieutenant Governor
$5M+ raised
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Winsome Earle-Sears
$5,677,456 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%

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

From their website

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
District
2022-present
Virginia
Virginia Senate President
District
2022-present
Virginia
House of Delegates
District
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
Rep._Abigail_Spanberger_-_118th_Congress
Abigail Spanberger
winsome-sears
Winsome Earle-Sears