Law enforcement leaders stand with Shannon because they know she’ll hold anyone accountable – regardless of party – to do what’s right for Virginia
Henrico, VA – Today, prosecutor Shannon Taylor launched her first general election TV ad in her campaign for Congress in Virginia’s 1st Congressional District. The ad, “Prosecutor,“ spotlights her record keeping Virginians safe and her backing from law enforcement officers across the Commonwealth.
In the ad, law enforcement leaders highlight Shannon’s tough-on-crime record, record keeping Virginia safe and willingness to stand up to anyone, even her own party. From starting her career in juvenile court prosecuting crimes against children and babies, to serving as Henrico’s top prosecutor for nearly 14 years where her leadership has resulted in an 86% drop in murders, put fentanyl dealers and fraudsters behind bars, and made Henrico a statewide leader in prosecuting sex trafficking.
The ad also spotlights Shannon’s independence, highlighting that thirteen Virginia sheriffs have endorsed her for Congress because she’ll hold anyone accountable – even members of her own party – to do what’s right. Included in the ad is Norfolk Sheriff Joe Baron and Charles City Sheriff Jayson Crawley. Both sheriffs have supported Republicans in the past and Sheriff Crawley appeared in several Miyares ads – proving that regardless of party, law enforcement trusts Taylor to keep us safe.
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Sheriff Michael Moore: Shannon got her start in Juvenile court
Sheriff Joe Baron: Prosecuting offenders whose victims were children
Sheriff Jayson Crawley: Even babies
Sheriff Sean Casey: As Henrico’s top prosecutor, Shannon’s overseen an eighty-six percent drop in murders
Sheriff Jayson Crawley: She put away fentanyl dealers
Sheriff Joe Baron: and fraudsters
Sheriff Sean Casey: And is a leader in prosecuting sex trafficking
Sheriff Michael Moore: Thirteen Sheriffs endorsed Shannon for Congress
Sheriff Joe Baron: Because she’ll hold anyone accountable,
Sheriff Jayson Crawley: Even her own party, to do what’s right
ST: I’m Shannon Taylor and I approve this message
Since taking office in 2011, Taylor has built one of Virginia’s most effective and aggressive records against violent crime. Her record includes:
- A “historic” 86% drop in murders
- 90%+ Homicide Conviction Rate: Since 2014, Taylor’s office has convicted 125 defendants on homicide charges;
- 756 Sex Trafficking Charges Prosecuted: Taylor helped pass Virginia’s landmark commercial sex trafficking law, and her office has significantly outpaced neighboring jurisdictions in sex trafficking prosecutions;
- 1,500+ Drug Distribution Charges Prosecuted: Taylor’s office has prioritized the prosecution of drug distribution charges targeting trafficking networks;
- 665 Online Child Solicitation Charges Prosecuted: Taylor has prioritized protecting children, prosecuting 665 online child solicitation charges.
Taylor’s endorsements span current and former sheriffs, prosecutors, and public safety professionals across the Commonwealth. Her campaign has made public safety a central pillar, drawing on her record as one of Virginia’s most experienced and effective prosecutors.
Shannon Taylor’s law enforcement endorsements include:
- Joseph P. Baron, Norfolk Sheriff
- James E. Brown III, Charlottesville Sheriff
- Sean Casey, Alexandria Sheriff
- Vanessa R. Crawford, Petersburg Sheriff
- Jayson T. Crawley, Charles City Sheriff
- Ernest L. Giles, Sr., Sussex Sheriff
- Alisa A. Gregory, Henrico County Sheriff
- Robert Jones, Nottoway County Sheriff
- Michael Moore, Portsmouth Sheriff
- Gabriel A. Morgan, Newport News Sheriff
- William E. Sales, Winchester Sheriff
- Carlos Turner, Surry County Sheriff
- Josh A. Wyche Sr., Southampton Sheriff
- Megan L. Clark, Prince Edward County Commonwealth’s Attorney
- Roy F. Evans, Smyth County Former Commonwealth’s Attorney
- Matthew R. Hamel, Chesapeake Commonwealth’s Attorney
- Jim M. Hingeley, Albemarle County Commonwealth’s Attorney
- Libby K. Humphries, Fredericksburg Commonwealth’s Attorney
- Stephanie N. Morales, Portsmouth Commonwealth’s Attorney
- Joseph D. Platania, Charlottesville Commonwealth’s Attorney
- Bryan L. Porter, Alexandria Commonwealth’s Attorney
- Regina Sykes, Sussex County Commonwealth’s Attorney
- Mark Herring, Former Attorney General of Virginia
- Mary Sue Terry, Former Attorney General of Virginia
- Robert “Bobby” Mathieson, Former U.S. Marshal
ABOUT SHANNON:
Shannon Taylor is a battle-tested prosecutor with 25 years of experience and a 90% conviction rate in homicide cases, taking on the toughest threats to Virginia families and delivering justice. A native of Charlottesville and graduate of the University of Virginia and the University of Richmond Law School, she began her career as a prosecutor in Richmond before serving as a Special Assistant in the U.S. Attorney’s office. In 2011, she flipped the Henrico Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office from Republican to Democrat, becoming the first woman elected to the role. She has since been re-elected three times, proving she knows how to win tough races.
As Commonwealth’s Attorney, Taylor has pioneered programs to support victims of human trafficking, created a task force to tackle the opioid epidemic, and led prosecutors statewide in pledging not to criminalize women or doctors for abortion care. She has worked alongside law enforcement to keep families safe, fought fraud that harms working people, and partnered with gun safety advocates to take illegal guns off the streets.
Shannon Taylor has built her career on protecting Virginians and delivering justice for families regardless of their politics.
For more on Shannon Taylor’s campaign, visit ShannonTaylorVA.com.
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