2025 VCDL PAC Endorsements
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Virginia Citizens Defense League

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2025 candidate endorsements

Below is a list of candidates who have earned the VCDL PAC endorsement. This list will be updated several times between now and November 4th, so please check back frequently. If your local candidates have not filled out the VCDL Candidate Survey and you would like to know their stance on your Second Amendment rights, please send them the link and request they complete and submit the survey.


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STATEWIDE RACES

Governor:

The VCDL PAC is proud to endorse Winsome Earle-Sears in this race.  Lt. Governor Sears has proven her support for your Second Amendment Rights.  She earned a VERY PRO-GUN grade on her VCDL Survey.


lt. governor:

The VCDL PAC endorses John Reid for Lt. Governor.  As a radio talk show host, Mr. Reid as invited VCDL to join him on the air numerous times.  He has proven his support for our right to keep and bear arms.  Mr. Reid also earned a VERY PRO-GUN grade on his VCDL Survey.


VIEW THE SURVEY GRADES
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General Assembly races

house of delegates

The following candidates have all earned a VERY PRO-GUN grade on the VCDL Candidate Survey and earned the endorsement of the VCDL PAC.  The incumbents listed here all have a 100% pro-gun voting score for the 2025 legislative session.


Please reach out to the campaign headquarters of these candidates and offer your support.  You do not need to live in their district to volunteer for their campaign.  We appreciate you encouraging  your freedom loving family members and friends to get involved, vote, and contribute to worthy candidates.


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District Incumbent? Candidate Website
7 Cassandra R. Aucoin vote4cassandra.com
16 Richard T. Hayden haydenforva.com
18 Edward F. McGovern McGovernForDelegate.org
29 Scott K. Thomas scottkthomas.com
31 Yes Delores R. Oates deloresfordelegate.com
32 Yes William D. "Bill" Wiley electbillwiley.com
34 Yes Tony O. Wilt delegatewilt.com
36 Yes Ellen H. Campbell campbellfordelegate.com
37 Yes Terry L. Austin delegateterryaustin.com
38 Maynard L. Keller, Jr. maynardkeller.com
41 Yes J. Christian "Chris" Obenshain obenshainfordelegate.com
42 Yes Jason S. Ballard ballardfordelegate.com
46 NO INCUMBENT Mitchell D. Cornett cornettfordelegate.com
47 Yes Wren M. Williams wrenwilliamsva.com
48 Yes Eric J. Phillips ericphillipsforva.com
49 NO INCUMBENT Madison John R. Whittle whittlefordelegate.com
52 Yes Wendell S. Walker wendellwalker.org
59 Yes H. F.. "Buddy" Fowler, Jr. buddyfowler.com
60 Yes Scott A Wyatt votescottwyatt.com
62 NO INCUMBENT Karen F. Hamilton hamiltonforvirginia.com
67 Yes Hillary Pugh Kent hillarypughkentva.com
70 Cynthia M. Scaturico scaturicofordelegate.com
71 Yes Amanda E. Batten amandabatten.com
72 Yes R. Lee Ware, Jr. delegateleeware.net
73 Yes Mark L. Early, Jr. markearlyforva.com
76 John R. Thomas johnthomasforva.com
83 Yes H. Otto Wachsmann, Jr. ottowachsmann.com
86 Yes A. C. Cordoza cordozaforvirginia.com
89 NO INCUMBENT Michael K. "Mike" Lamonea mikelamonea.com
94 Andrew B. "Andy" Pittman andyfornorfolk.com
99 Yes Anne Ferrel Tata teamtata.org

Local Races

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The following candidates have submitted a VCDL survey and earned a VERY PRO-GUN grade.  Based on their survey scores they have earned the endorsement of the VCDL PAC. 


We encourage you to do your due dillegence and reach out to the candidates with any question you may have.  We have the most influence at the local level, and it's important to stay engaged with your elected representatives.


Candidates with less than a very pro-gun survey grade will be listed at the bottom of the page even though the did not earn an endorsement.  We appreciate the fact that they took the time to reply.

Mayor, City Council, Town Council

Office Locality District Candidate Incumbent?
Mayor Culpeper Jon D. Russell
Mayor Christiansburg D. Michael Barber Yes
Town Council Charlotte-Keysville Daniel W. McCarty, II
Town Council Culpeper-At Large Max B. Stemberg
Town Council Culpeper-At Large Joseph M. "Joe" Short Yes
Town Council Christiansburg-At Large Joshua A. Bryan
Town Council Christiansburg-At Large Chirstine A. Waltz

sheriff, commonwealth's attorney

Office Locality Candidate Incumbent?
Sheriff Chesapeake Wallace W. Chadwick, III
Sheriff Lynchburg Donald T. Sloan Yes
Sheriff Suffolk Daniel P. Summerell
Commonwealth's Attorney Chesapeake David A. Mick
Commonwealth's Attorney Lynchburg Christopher G. White

board of supervisors

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County District Candidate Incumbent?
Appomattox Courthouse Nathan A. Simpson
Appomattox Courthouse James J. "Jim" Boyce, Sr.
Augusta Beverly Mannor Stephen J. Grepps, Sr.
Augusta Pastures Chris S. Kincheloe
Botetourt Amsterdam Tim T. Snyder
Carroll Fancy Gap Ronnie G. Collins Yes
Carroll Laurel Fork Joseph H. "Jody" Early, III Yes
Culpeper Jefferson Brad Cl Resenberger Yes
Essex North James L. "Lou" Spencer
Frederick Stonewall Charles S. "Chad" DeHaven, III
Cloucester Petsworth Joseph Adkins "Joe" Leming
Grayson Wilson C. S. "Sandy" Cunningham, III
King William Fifth Robert Nick Atkins
Orange Four Robert P. Rabe, II
Patrick Dan River Andrew T. Overby Yes
Prince George One R. B. "Ford" Pugh, IV
Prince George Two B. Scott Hammel
Rickbridge Kerrs Creek B. Boyd Brown, II
Spotsylvania Berkeley David S. Goosman
Stafford Garrisonville Barton M. "Bart" Randall
Washington B Randy L. Pennington Yes

honorable mentions:

Mark R. Armentrout, running for sheriff in Radford, and Dan Farnsworth, running for Commonwealth Attorney in Charlotte both submitted candidate surveys and earned a pro-gun rating.  While the VCDL PA is not endorsing them, we would like to thank them for taking the time to answer the questions. 


dishonorable mentions:

House District 14 encumbent Vivian Watts earned a survey grade of VERY ANTI-GUN, and her 0% voting record for 2025 reflects this.  District 50 candidate Trudy Bell Berry did slightly better, earning an ANTI-GUN grade.  She is running against incumbent Thomas C. Wright, Jr., whose 2025 voting score was 100%.


In local races, Harry F. Collins, Jr. also earned a VERY ANTI-GUN grade on his survey.  He's running for the Christiansburg Town Council.  Please "reward" these candidates by voting for and even campaigning for their opponents!

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Standing alone it is hard to have an impact.  But working together we can accomplish great things!  Please be sure to register to vote, and to cast your ballot.  Your voice matters!


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