Virginia police union breaks from tradition, endorses Democrat Abigail Spanberger for governor.

Virginia's Police Benevolent Association, which represents about 11,000 officers, has endorsed Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger, despite previously supporting Republicans. The group also backed Republican candidates for lieutenant governor and attorney general. This endorsement is a significant development as Spanberger leads her rival, Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears, in polls by an average of 7.5%.