New reporting from Virginia Scope details how former Republican Delegate Dave LaRock made his challenge to Winsome Earle-Sears official by filing paperwork to run in the Republican primary for Governor. LaRock’s number one priority is attacking Virginia’s workers. According to his website, he plans to create a VaDOGE, which would expand Donald Trump’s efforts that have threatened the livelihoods of more than 145,000 Virginians. 

Virginia Scope: LaRock files paperwork to run for governor

• “[...] Dave LaRock officially filed paperwork to run for governor — setting up a potential primary between him and Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears for the nomination.”

• “While the GOP’s presumptive nominee offers platitudes and backtracks on conservative values, LaRock takes action—defending parental rights, backing law enforcement, and fighting for Virginia’s future,” LaRock’s campaign website states.”

• “He will need 10,000 signatures from qualified voters, including 400 from each congressional district. The last day to file the paperwork is April 3.”

• “It’s time for Republicans to get real. Winsome Sears is not a strong statewide candidate. If she is the Republican nominee, she will lose,” former Republican Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling wrote.”

• “He referenced the fact that Virginia most often votes for the party that is not controlling the White House, also noting that there might not be any Republican in Virginia who could win this year.”