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Virginia Candidates Clash: Protective Orders Amid Campaign Tensions

10/27/2025

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On October 26, 2025, in Virginia, Virgil Thornton, a Democratic candidate, received a protective order against Rep. A.C. Cordoza.
Thornton alleges Cordoza harassed a campaign supporter while armed in a government building, describing it as ongoing intimidation.
Cordoza says a staffer from Thornton's campaign threatened him, prompting a separate protective order against Thornton's campaign staff.
Thornton counters that Cordoza instigated the confrontation with Cordoza's niece.
The dispute underscores escalating tensions in their legislative race.

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On October 26, 2025, in Virginia, Virgil Thornton, a Democratic candidate, received a protective order against Rep. A.C. Cordoza.
Thornton alleges Cordoza harassed a campaign supporter while armed in a government building, describing it as ongoing intimidation.
Cordoza says a staffer from Thornton's campaign threatened him, prompting a separate protective order against Thornton's campaign staff.
Thornton counters that Cordoza instigated the confrontation with Cordoza's niece.
The dispute underscores escalating tensions in their legislative race.