Virginia GOP Ticket Rallies in Fairfax County

Virginia’s Republican statewide ticket, featuring gubernatorial nominee Winsome Earle-Sears, attorney general Jason Miyares, and lieutenant governor nominee John Reid, appeared together at a major rally in Fairfax County ahead of the 2025 elections. The event marked their first joint appearance after internal tensions, especially those involving Reid, the first openly gay statewide nominee, who had faced calls to withdraw over alleged online photos he denies. Governor Glenn Youngkin and other party leaders endorsed the full ticket, emphasizing Republican themes of low taxes, deregulation, and economic opportunity while warning that recent accomplishments could be undone if Democrats regain power. Earle-Sears did not mention Reid in her remarks, but the ticket projected unity to energize supporters and counter Democratic critiques of GOP discord. The rally drew hundreds and included additional Republican officials, highlighting the significance of the upcoming election in this key swing state. The ticket remains historically diverse, with Earle-Sears as the first Black woman and Reid as the first openly gay man nominated by Virginia Republicans for statewide office.