Nelson County businessman Denver Riggleman announced today that he is seeking the Republican nomination to replace Fifth District Congressman Tom Garrett.
Riggleman is the owner of Silverback Distillery and a former Air Force intelligence officer who mounted a campaign for the GOP nomination for governor in 2017.
Garrett, elected to the Fifth District seat in 2016, announced Monday that he will not seek re-election to the seat, citing a desire to battle with alcoholism.
Riggleman’s statement:
“I am officially announcing my candidacy for the Republican nomination for the Fifth Congressional District. As a political outsider, veteran, small business owner, and grassroots conservative, I will bring a fresh perspective to DC and help pass the President’s agenda. As we have all seen over the past few years, it takes a real outsider with real world experience to drag the swamp monsters to dry land. As a veteran and small business owner, I am perfectly suited for that task.
“I would like to thank Rep. Tom Garrett for his many years of public service as a Congressman, State Senator, and Commonwealth’s Attorney. He and I have become close friends ever since I first signed up to be a delegate for him at the 2016 Fifth District Convention. Christine and I are sending prayers and best wishes to Tom and his family during this difficult time. Tom is a man of courage and a conviction, I look forward to continuing his pristine conservative voting record in D.C.”
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