ENDORSEMENTS
We are honored to have been endorsed by the following community leaders
Tim Kaine
Current Democratic United States Senator from Virginia
Former Governor of Virginia 2006-2010
“I am thankful we have a Democratic law enforcement professional with Craig’s experience, education, and career accomplishments running for Sheriff of Loudoun County. Craig will bring the leadership and management improvements needed to serve Loudoun’s diverse community and protect the Constitutional rights of all citizens.”
Mark Warner
Current Democratic United States Senator from Virginia
Former Governor of Virginia 2002-2006
“I am proud to support Craig Buckley for Loudoun County Sheriff. Craig's background in public safety will help him impartially enforce the law and prioritize the needs of the community.”
Jennifer Wexton
Current Democratic Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia’s 10th District
Former Member of Virginia Senate from the 33rd District, 2014-2019
“Craig and his family have called Loudoun home for more than two decades, and been invested and involved members of our community. His three decades of public safety and law enforcement expertise will restore the broken trust of Loudoun residents in the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.”
Abigail Spanberger
Current Democratic Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia’s 7th District
“Craig is a proven leader in Virginia law enforcement who I have seen work with diverse and underserved communities during his time as a police chief in Virginia’s 7th District. I respect his leadership skills and the compassion he brings to the law enforcement profession, and know he will bring the same collaborative approach to keeping Loudoun County safe.”
Additional Local Law Enforcement Endorsements
The following Former Loudoun County Law Enforcement Officials from across the political spectrum, representing over 6oo years of law enforcement experience, also endorsed Craig Buckley for Sheriff in a letter stating in part:
“Craig has repeatedly demonstrated the vision, competence and heart required to excel in this role. His leadership will enhance law enforcement efforts and strengthen the bonds between law enforcement and our community, ultimately making our county a safer and more inclusive place for all. So we know what it takes to be the Sheriff of Loudoun County.”
Sheriff Steve Simpson (R - Sheriff 1996-2011)
Sheriff John Isom (D - Sheriff 1984-1995),
Lieutenant Colonel Randy Badura - 31 years of experience
Major Beverly Tate - 29 years of experience
Master Deputy Randy Broaddus - 27 years of experience
Captain Jeff Brown - 25 years of experience
1st Lieutenant Collette Cunningham - 20 years of experience
1st Lieutenant Chris Athey - 28 years of experience
Detective Dawn Taylor - 17 years of experience
Detective Christina Evans - 22 years of experience
Major Thom Shaw - 29 years of experience
1st Lieutenant Steve Remick - 28 years of experience
Detective Mark McCaffrey - 30 years of experience
2nd Lieutenant Jammie Kontz - 30 years of experience
Detective Ron Walker - 44 years of experience
Master Deputy Jay McKeever - 21 years of experience
Lieutenant Colonel Chris Harmison - 45 years of experience
Deputy First Class Steven Kelly - 21 years of experience
Detective Ken Fognano - 30 years of experience
Deputy First Class Jeff Bruggeman - 34 years of experience
Detective Mike Boone - 37 years of experience
Deputy First Class Ed Ayoub - 26 years of experience
Mark Herring
Democratic Former Attorney General of Virginia, 2014-2022
Loudoun County Board of Supervisors 2000-2003
“I support Craig Buckley for Sheriff of Loudoun County because I know he is the best person to lead law enforcement in our community. Please join me in voting for Craig.”