VA Republicans Postpone Richmond Convention Due To Coronavirus

RICHMOND, VA — The Republican Party of Virginia's executive committee voted Wednesday night to postpone its 2020 Quadrennial State Convention due to the coronavirus, or COVID-19. The Republican Party said "its top priority is the health and well-being of Virginia's citizens." The party said it has not decided on a new date for the convention.

The convention had been scheduled for May 1-2 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. During the meeting, party members are scheduled to elect delegates for the Republican National Convention in Charlotte in August and elect a state chairman. The Republican Party opted not to hold a presidential primary election in Virginia as a way to support President Donald Trump's reelection bid.

“We will not let this setback define our 2020 efforts,” Republican Party of Virginia Chairman Jack Wilson said Wednesday in a statement. “Republicans are more energized than ever to flip Virginia for President Trump and send our do-nothing Senator, Mark Warner, packing. Our motto remains ‘Join the Fight, Stay in the Fight.'”

On June 9, Virginians will vote in primaries for the offices of U.S Senate and U.S. House. Republicans will vote on nominees to run against Sen. Mark Warner (D) and Democratic U.S. House members in the state.

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