VIRGINIA, USA — A recent endorsement could give Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger a big boost.

On Wednesday, the Virginia Police Benevolent Association (VAPBA) endorsed former Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger as the next Governor of Virginia.

The endorsement has some surprised, since the group endorsed Republican candidate and current lieutenant governor Winsome Earle-Sears back in 2021.

Wednesday's endorsement marks the first time in nearly 15 years that the VAPBA — one of the largest police representative groups in the Commonwealth — has endorsed a Democrat for the state's top office.

VAPBA represents over 10,000 law enforcement officers at the local, state and federal levels.

"We are looking for a big investment and a big change in how Virginia treats its law

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