The Virginia Police Benevolent Association, which four years ago supported all Republicans, is backing Abigail Spanberger (D) over Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R).

Multiple law enforcement officers have been shot in southern Virginia, a congressman said Wednesday. U.S. Rep. John McGuire, who represents Virginia’s 5th congressional district, said in a post on X that his thoughts and prayers were with deputies shot in Pittsylvania County.

Several law enforcement officers were shot in southern Virginia on Wednesday afternoon, a congressman announced. Rep. John McGuire (R-VA), a freshman representative who beat former Rep. Bob Good in the 2024 primary for his seat,

Several police officers were shot in the town of Gretna, southern Virginia, on Wednesday, said US Congressman John McGuire, who confirmed that many law enforcement officers have been wounded too. Reports suggest that at least three deputies sustained gunshot injuries while they were serving warrants at a home.