A pro-life supporter of President-elect Donald Trump won a Virginia Senate seat in a surprise night of a special election.
On Tuesday, just weeks after Election Day 2024, some Virginia voters headed to the polls again to take part in three special elections. The results were quickly tallied, and Republican Luther Cifers easily defeated Democrat Jack Trammell in the 10th Senate District race. 58.55% to 41.32%.
“You did it!” Schiffer's post facebook Late Tuesday night. “Thank you to everyone who supported this campaign and to everyone who voted for me. Even for those who didn’t vote, I’m going to work for you. Move forward to gain confidence. I am so excited for the opportunity to serve District 10 and this great Commonwealth!”
Mr. Schiffers, a 50-year-old political newcomer with a background in business, campaigned on a number of traditionally conservative issues, including lower taxes and defending the Second Amendment. He also said of himself: Campaign site as “pro-life.” The website says, “Life begins with pregnancy.” “There are no exceptions.”
“I want to thank God for the inspiration and strength he has given me over the past few months and throughout my life.”
His website further expressed support for Trump, calling Trump's victory in November a huge “relief.”
David Richards, a political science professor at the University of Lynchburg, pointed out: virginia mercury Mr. Schiffers' support for Mr. Trump likely boosted Mr. Trump's support at the voting booth, he said.
“Cyphers was running in a very strongly Republican district and was well-received,” Richards said. “He also checked the Trump supporter box, which certainly didn't hurt him and probably helped him get the benefits he got.”
Cifers will replace John McGuire, who recently vacated his seat following a successful parliamentary election. McGuire will succeed U.S. Rep. Bob Good after defeating him in the Republican primary in June.
In a statement to Blaze News, Cifers said:
In response to the voices of my fellow citizens, I am honored and humbled to serve as the next state senator for Virginia's 10th Senate District. Many people believed in me and decided to entrust me with this responsibility. We will do our best to earn their trust.
I want to thank God for the inspiration and strength he has given me these past few months and throughout my life. A big thank you to my beautiful wife, Anastasia. Anastasia is my true love and best friend, and I am always amazed by her loyalty and support. And a huge thank you to my campaign team and all the volunteers.
Dear residents of District 10, I pledge to do everything in my power to keep my promise to you. I promise to be a uniter, a warrior, and do everything in my power to regain your trust, power, and authority.
10th Virginia Senate District — large district Schiffers' victory is not surprising since it lies roughly in the area between Lynchburg, Charlottesville and Richmond and is considered a Republican stronghold.
Two Democratic senators from Northern Virginia's D.C. district, the bluest part of the commonwealth, each failed to win Tuesday night's special election.
Kanan Srinivasan, a strong supporter of abortion, defeated Republican Twomey Harding in the Senate District 32 race, 61.25% to 38.62%.
Srinivasan's victory means he will have to vacate his seat as the 26th District representative in the Virginia House of Delegates, which he held for less than a year. In the special election to replace Srinivasan, Democrat JJ Singh defeated Republican Ram Venkachalam 61.49% to 38.33%.
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