Virginia Ad Links Spanberger to Sex Offender as Early Voting Surges
A conservative group, the American Principles Project, has launched a seven‑figure ad in the Virginia governor’s race that ties Democratic nominee Abigail Spanberger to Richard Cox, a Tier III sex offender charged with exposing himself in girls’ locker rooms. The spot—likened to the notorious 1988 Willie Horton ad—accuses Spanberger of supporting policies that endanger girls, and arrives as early voting in Virginia topped about 146,000 ballots in the first week, more than double the pace in 2021.
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📌 Key Facts
- American Principles Project rolled out a seven‑figure ad attacking Abigail Spanberger for her record on transgender policies.
- The ad references Richard Cox, identified as a Tier III sex offender in Arlington County who has been charged with exposing himself in girls’ locker rooms.
- Early voting in Virginia reached roughly 146,000 ballots in the first week—reported as more than twice the pace of 2021 (Virginia Public Access Project data).