In the race for Virginia’s Lt. Governor, John Curran is standing up for everyday Virginians, offering a voice for those who feel left behind by the two-party system. With a unique perspective on local issues, a commitment to transparency, and a strong base of grassroots support, Curran’s write-in campaign is gaining traction, particularly in Southwest Virginia.
John Curran’s candidacy comes at a time when many voters feel disillusioned with the political status quo. In an exclusive interview with Danny Gordon in Wytheville, Curran had the opportunity to discuss local concerns, including issues surrounding Blue Star, a latex manufacturing factory. Curran spoke about the factory’s promise to bring jobs and investment to the region but raised concerns about the transparency and the uncertain future of the factory’s second phase. This factory, funded by a joint deal involving land and federal financing, has yet to deliver on the promised job growth. Unfortunately, efforts by politicians like Mark Warner and Tim Kaine to secure more funding for Blue Star have been unsuccessful.
Despite the challenges at Blue Star, Curran is committed to working with local communities, such as Radford, where there has been an open and honest dialogue about potential land development. Curran believes in working transparently with communities to ensure that promises are kept and that local interests are protected.
One of the most striking aspects of Curran’s campaign has been the strong support he’s received from grassroots volunteers, particularly from Virginia’s Christian community. These volunteers have faced pressure and even hostility from local GOP and RPV leadership for publicly supporting Curran, a write-in candidate. In fact, some members of RPV have gone as far as to actively seek out Curran campaign signs and ask supporters to remove them If they are members of these organizations.
As Curran has pointed out, “If your candidate is so bad that you have to threaten your own people to support them, you might have a bad candidate.”
It’s clear that Curran is offering a real alternative, one that is unafraid to challenge the establishment.
Curran’s campaign also brings attention to some troubling issues that have surfaced in the election process. In Russell County, for example, there have been reports of voting machines giving error messages for everyone that submits a write in candidate, raising concerns about the integrity of the voting process. As a candidate who values fair elections, Curran is dedicated to ensuring that all Virginians have their voices heard and their votes counted. He has been advised that if there is an error showing on the voting machine, the ballot usually is rejected and should be resubmitted with the problem corrected. An example of something that might cause an error would be a bubble on the ballot not being properly colored in beside the “write in” space.
Curran’s decision to run for Lt. Governor stemmed from the need to offer a choice to those who were not supporting the major candidates. Many voters, disillusioned by the lack of representation, had vowed to stay home and not vote, but Curran is encouraging all Virginians to make their voices heard at the ballot box.
Curran also has a strong stance on issues that matter to Virginians, such as education and parental rights. He is deeply concerned by reports in Fairfax County of two girls who did not speak English receiving abortions without their parents’ knowledge or consent through their school system. Curran believes that this is a grave violation of parental rights, and as Lt. Governor, he would work to ensure that parents are kept fully informed and involved in important decisions about their children’s health and wellbeing.
Additionally, Three County News asked Curran about the growing presence of data centers across Virginia. While these centers bring in tax revenue, they come with significant environmental and resource costs. Curran shared that data centers should be able to generate their own power, to avoid straining the power grid and increasing energy costs for local communities. Data centers are not visually attractive, they consume a lot of resources, they usually do not create many jobs, and they are noisy. Curran is committed to finding balanced solutions that prioritize both economic development and environmental sustainability.
In the race for Lt. Governor, John Curran is offering a real alternative to the status quo. His campaign is rooted in transparency, community engagement, and a commitment to fighting for Virginians’ interests. He is not beholden to the political establishment, and his willingness to stand up to the pressure from local GOP leadership shows that he is a candidate who will always put the people first.
If you’re tired of the same old politics and want a leader who will listen to you and fight for your community, vote for John Curran as your write-in candidate for Virginia Lt. Governor. Let’s make Virginia a place where every voice matters—no matter what your party affiliation, no matter your background.
Vote John Curran for Lt. Governor: A leader who listens, a leader who cares.
Below are some additional questions that Three County News asked write in candidate John Curran to respond to along with his responses:
TCN: With the general election just days away, what’s your most urgent message to Virginia voters about your write-in campaign?
JC: To let people know they have an option. One that is only committed to them not a party.
TCN: How are you reaching voters who may not know you’re a write-in option — especially voters outside your existing base or in swing regions?
JC: The best outreach is coming from churches as well as word of mouth.
TCN: With early in-person voting having already begun (9/19 – 11/01 for your campaign) how are you tracking and mobilizing those votes?
JC: Again, its all-shoe leather. Many churches are speaking on my behalf as well as their pastors.
TCN: What is your plan for “get-out-the-write-in” efforts in the final 72 hours before election day?
JC: To stay out in the public
TCN: Write-in campaigns are historically difficult to pull off. How do you assess your chances, and what factors give you confidence?
JC: It is an uphill battle. My real goal is to get everyone to the polls. I got into this to stop people from NOT voting at all. Just because they disliked their options. For a conservative to win in Virginia, they need to have a big turnout in Republican strongholds. As well pull a showing in areas like Northern Virginia. We need Winsome Sears to win as well as Jason Miyares and all the down ballot candidates. If I can help make that happen, I will be happy.
TCN: How much overlap is there between your campaign and the official party ticket? Are you coordinating or operating entirely independently?
JC: Besides being a conservative, the party is actually doing everything they can to block my effort. Which I don’t believe the people in the party believe is the way our system works.
TCN: Some media outlets report internal difficulties in your campaign (such as issues with signatures or funding). Can you address how those have impacted you and how you’ve moved forward?
JC: I say consider the source. We have been fine and able to do what we believe is the right thing to do.
TCN: Given that many voters will default to the names already printed on the ballot, how are you handling voter education to ensure they know to write your name and how?
JC: Signs that show how to write-in a vote. on social media and volunteers at many voting places explaining how to do it.
TCN: In this final stretch, what are your top three campaign stops, appearances, or outreach tactics planned?
JC: I am focusing on SWVA which I have fallen in love with and the people as well as the Hampton Roads area. With motivated voters.
TCN: If elected, what immediate action will you take in your first 90 days in office that differentiates you from the other candidates?
JC: To work on bringing careers to Virginia and increase access to options for women and families to make the choice to keep their babies. Also, get our schools on the right track in accordance with my education plan.
TCN: You emphasize “putting Virginia families first” and other conservative values. How are you tailoring that message to resonate with undecided voters versus your base?
JC: I am explaining to some what that means. But I am staying true to my messages and have not wavered on it.
TCN: What is your outreach strategy to rural and underserved areas — especially given your background and interests in issues like housing and infrastructure? Anything specific to Southwest Virginia?
JC: To come to them. Our future depends on strong rural communities and building the economies in these areas.
