From former governors to state and local leaders, law enforcement officials,
and leading business organizations, a broad coalition is backing Wittman’s
record of results and deep connection to Virginia’s First District



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Virginia’s Leaders Rally Behind Rob Wittman, Citing a Trusted Record of
Delivering for the Commonwealth



From former governors to state and local leaders, law enforcement officials,
and leading business organizations, a broad coalition is backing Wittman’s
record of results and deep connection to Virginia’s First District



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thursday, September 10, 2026



Virginia's First Congressional District - Virginia leaders from across the
Commonwealth are rallying behind Congressman Rob Wittman’s re-election campaign
, citing his record of delivering results in Congress, supporting Virginia
communities, and staying closely connected to the people he represents.

The growing coalition includes former governors and statewide officials,
state legislators, sheriffs, Commonwealth’s Attorneys, and leading national
organizations representing seniors, small businesses, job creators, and the
broader business community.




Former Statewide Officials

* George Allen, former governor of Virginia and former U.S. senator
* Jim Gilmore, former governor and attorney general of Virginia
* Bob McDonnell, former governor of Virginia
* Jason Miyares, former attorney general of Virginia
* Glenn Youngkin, former governor of Virginia
State Senators

* Luther Cifers, Henrico and Powhatan
* J.D. “Danny” Diggs, York County, Poquoson, and Hampton
* Ryan T. McDougle, Hanover, Caroline, Essex, King and Queen, King William,
and Middlesex
* Richard H. Stuart, the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula
* Glen H. Sturtevant Jr., Chesterfield
Members of the House of Delegates

* Mike Cherry, Colonial Heights and portions of Chesterfield County
* Keith Hodges, Essex, King and Queen, King William, Mathews, Middlesex, and
a portion of Gloucester County
* Hillary Kent, King George, Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond, and
Westmoreland counties and a portion of Caroline County
* Scott Wyatt, Hanover and New Kent counties
Sheriffs

* Karl Leonard, Chesterfield County
* Walter “Arnie” Holmes, Essex County
* Darrell W. Warren Jr., Gloucester County
* Gregory W. Six, Hanover County
* David Hines, former sheriff of Hanover County
* William R. “Rob” Balderson, King and Queen County
* Don Lumpkin Jr., King William County
* April Edwards, Mathews County
* Michael E. “Mickey” Sampson II, Middlesex County
* Lee Bailey, New Kent County
* John A. “Johnny” Beauchamp, Northumberland County
* Stephan B. “Steve” Smith, Richmond County
* David Hardin, Williamsburg–James City County
Commonwealth’s Attorneys

* Mackenzie Babichenko, Hanover County
* Krystyn Reid, York County and the City of Poquoson
Organizations

* 60 Plus Association — American Association of Senior Citizens
* International Franchise Association
* National Federation of Independent Business
* U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The contrast with Wittman’s opponent could not be sharper. Shannon Taylor has
drawn criticism for being soft on crime and being out of touch with voters
across the First District.Virginia’s most respected leaders are rejecting her
candidacy in favor of Congressman Wittman, who enters the fall campaign with
growing support – while voters are left asking why Taylor hasn’t earned that
same trust.



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