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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of June 13, 2025:
Victor Salgado envisions a powerful lieutenant governor for Virginia
Reported by VPM News’ Jahd Khalil
Victor Salgado is a former federal prosecutor who left the US Department of Justice after Donald Trump’s second election. The Northern Virginia attorney spent his career prosecuting public corruption, bribery and election crimes; now, he’s hoping his legal experience will serve him well as Virginia’s next lieutenant governor.
Salgado is one of six candidates vying for the Democratic nomination in the June 17 primary. The winner will face Republican John Reid in November for the office currently held by Republican gubernatorial candidate Winsome Earle-Sears.
VPM News state politics reporter Jahd Khalil recently spoke to Salgado about his campaign, as part of a series of conversations with all six Democratic candidates for the state’s No. 2 position.
Salgado says he wants to be a “workhorse lieutenant governor” who uses the role to pass legislative priorities like campaign finance reform and stop the “overreach” of Donald Trump’s administration.
William Burnett, Antionette Irving face off again in Richmond sheriff’s race
Reported by VPM News’ Keyris Manzanares
Two familiar candidates are vying for Richmond's sheriff job for a second time, bringing differing experience and priorities to a role that touches nearly every aspect of local public safety.
Incumbent Sheriff Antionette Irving is seeking re-election after seven years in office. Irving has pointed to the importance of continuing to work within the Richmond City Justice Center to help individuals develop and become a “positive and productive part of our communities,” through programming offered under her leadership.
Her challenger, William Burnett, argues it’s time for fresh leadership. Burnett is a veteran law enforcement officer, with 32 years of experience in both the Richmond City Sheriff’s Office and Richmond Police Department. He is running on a platform of increased transparency, strengthening partnerships with local police, and greater oversight of jail operations. He wants the sheriff’s office to play a “serious role” in reducing crime.
The two candidates last faced off in 2021, when Irving secured a decisive win. Now, they’re headed for a second showdown on June 17.
Without a Republican candidate currently declared for November’s general election, the winner will most likely be leading the sheriff’s office — one of the largest in Virginia, with nearly 500 staff members. Despite their differences, both candidates agree that the sheriff’s office must evolve to meet the needs of a changing community.
News you might have missed from around the commonwealth:
- Kilgore, Va. House GOP members slam Spanberger’s newly unveiled energy plan (Virginia Mercury)
- ‘Crab-tastrophe’ temporarily shuts down I-64 after crustaceans scattered on roadway (The Virginian-Pilot)*
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