This week, we had the pleasure of a lifetime down in Abingdon, Virginia as we hosted a welcome reception for the 11 Sheriffs and Commonwealth's Attorneys who have flipped their political affiliation from either Democrat to Republican or from Independent to Republican.
It was an honor to welcome these law enforcement heroes into our party with open arms because they know that Republicans are the party of law and order who will DEFEND them, not DEFUND them. Our honored guests for the evening were Sheriff McClanahan (Buchanan), Sheriff Flemming (Dickenson), Sheriff Vaughn (Grayson), Sheriff Worrell (Pulaski), Sheriff Shuler (Smyth), Sheriff Hieatt (Tazewell), Gerald Arrington (Buchanan Commonwealth's Attorney), Justin Griffith (Pulaski Commonwealth's Attorney), and Zach Stoots (Russell Commonwealth's Attorney).
A special thank you to Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09) and Chief Deputy Attorney General Chuck Slemp for energizing the crowd like no other. A special thank you to all the law enforcement officers, General Assembly members, and their families for helping us welcome these heroic individuals to our party.