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Virginia GOP feud with conservative wing spills into critical election year

With all 100 seats in the House of Delegates and three statewide offices on the ballot this year, Virginia Republicans are navigating internal disagreements that could shape the party’s strategy heading into a pivotal election cycle. Tensions between the 5th Congressional District leadership and the Republican Party of Virginia (RPV) have resurfaced, highlighting broader divisions […]

Campaign signs ahead of the viciously fought Republican primary in Virginia’s 5th congressional District in 2024. (Photo by Markus Schmidt/Virginia Mercury)
With all 100 seats in the House of Delegates and three statewide offices on the ballot this year, Virginia Republicans are navigating internal disagreements that could shape the party’s strategy heading into a pivotal election cycle. Tensions between the 5th Congressional District leadership and the Republican Party of Virginia (RPV) have resurfaced, highlighting broader divisions within the state GOP.

Thelatestsalvointheintra-partybattlecameintheformofanopenletter,signedbysixRepublicanofficialsfromthehardlineconservative5thDistrict—includingChairmanRickBuchanana