RICHMOND, Va. — Today, Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger — a former federal law enforcement officer — released a new TV and digital ad featuring Virginia law enforcement officers explaining why they trust Spanberger to protect Virginians as their next Governor.
The new ad, titled “Stand With Her,” focuses on Spanberger’s career of public service, work as a federal agent — including to investigate child abusers and predators, and her commitment to keeping families safe as Virginia’s next Governor. Additionally, the ad underscores Spanberger’s deep roots in public service, shaped by her experience growing up in a military and law enforcement family — highlighted by Spanberger’s recent ad, “Dad.”
Last month, the Virginia Police Benevolent Association (VAPBA) — the largest police union in Virginia representing nearly 11,000 law enforcement officers — endorsed Spanberger for Governor. The announcement marked the first time the organization endorsed a Democratic candidate for Governor since 2009. In 2021, the VAPBA endorsed the full Republican statewide ticket — including then Lieutenant Governor nominee and current Republican Governor nominee, Winsome Earle-Sears.
Click here to watch Spanberger’s new TV ad, and read the transcript of “Stand With Her” below:
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Retired U.S. Marshal Robert Mathieson, Eastern District of Virginia: I was the U.S. Marshal for eight years.
Retired Police Captain Frank LaPorta, Virginia Beach: Police Captain of 35 years.
Retired Deputy Police Chief John Bell, Virginia Beach: 40 years.
Former Police Chief Chris Jenkins, Culpeper: 45 years.
LaPorta: As officers we risk a lot.
Mathieson: We put our communities above ourselves.
Jenkins: So when they attack one of our own, yeah we get a little ticked off.
LaPorta: Abigail Spanberger is from a military and law enforcement family.
Mathieson: She went after child abusers and predators.
Jenkins: They can’t tear down a lifetime of service with a 30-second ad.
Mathieson: Not on our watch.
Bell: Abigail Spanberger stands for safety and security.
Jenkins: And we stand with her.
Mathieson: Spanberger for Governor.
LaPorta: Service.
Jenkins: Country.
Bell: Commonwealth.
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