Earle-Sears rallies opposition to reproductive rights, same-sex marriage amendments

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DAVE RESS Richmond Times-Dispatch
Nov 2, 2026
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Former Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears returned to Capitol Square on Monday to call on Virginians to reject constitutional amendments on reproductive rights and same-sex marriage in God’s name.

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110326-rtd-met-earlesears — Former Lt. Gov. and Republican gubernatorial candidate Winsome Earle-Sears speaks during a rally opposing the reproductive rights and same-sex marriage constitutional amendments, Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
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