Thank You Virginia Beach
The people have spoken, and now there’s going to be a new sheriff in town. I want to thank all of my supporters and volunteers who put hundreds of hours into making our campaign successful. We were extremely honored to receive over 70% of the vote, which shows an overwhelming amount of trust in my ability to lead the Sheriff’s Office at this critical time in Virginia’s history. I am especially proud of the broad support we received from the entire public safety community. I also want to thank everyone who exercised their right to vote no matter who you were supporting. I can’t wait to continue to serve Virginia Beach, now as your Sheriff.
— Ken Stolle

Updates from the Campaign Trail

Stolle Elected Virginia Beach Sheriff
Garnering over 70% of the vote, Senator Ken Stolle was elected as the next Sheriff of Virginia Beach on Tuesday. He was the top vote-getter for all of the contested races in Hampton Roads, receiving 66,782 votes. Stolle had the full support of the Virginia Beach public safety community, including Sheriff Paul Lanteigne and former Sheriff Frank Drew. He was endorsed by the Fraternal Order of Police, the Police Benevolent Association, the Professional Firefighters and the Filipino American Law Enforcement Officers Association of Virginia. READ MORE

The Virginian-Pilot Editorial staff praises Stolle’s achievements and candidacy
The Virginian-Pilot editorial staff praises Ken in their endorsement for Sheriff. They say, “Stolle, a Republican, is a problem-solver, a deal-cutter, a weaver of consensus. His direct, plainspoken style has earned him a reputation as an honest broker with Republicans and Democrats.” The Pilot continues by saying that Ken’s “…been in nearly every jail in Virginia, knows the ins and outs of the state budget for law enforcement better than anyone, and has an excellent working relationship with retiring Sheriff Paul Lanteigne, Beach Police Chief Jake Jacocks and the City Council.” READ MORE

Filipino American Law Enforcement Officers Association of Virginia endorses Stolle
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Fraternal Order of Police names Stolle their “Senator of the Year”
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Virginia Sheriffs name Stolle their “Outstanding Legislator of the Year”
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Police Benevolent Association Endorses Stolle for Sheriff
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Virginia Chiefs of Police recognize Stolle’s “Outstanding Service” in law enforcement
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"There’s Going To Be A New Sheriff In Town"

Some Of Our Leaders Who Are Supporting Ken

• Paul Lanteigne, Virginia Beach Sheriff
• Frank Drew, former Virginia Beach Sheriff
• Virginia Beach Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #8
• Virginia Beach Professional Firefighters I.A.F.F. Local 2924
• Mayor Will Sessoms and the entire City Council
• Tommy Edwards, President, Virginia Fraternal Order of Police State Lodge
• Harvey Bryant, Virginia Beach Commonwealth's Attorney
• Virginia Beach Police Benevolent Association Local 34

What Our Leaders Are Saying About Ken

"Ken Stolle is the most influential law enforcement figure in the Commonwealth."
Tommy Edwards, President of the Fraternal Order of Police State Lodge

"Ken Stolle is an extremely effective legislator and the leading public safety expert in the Virginia General Assembly."
Governor Tim Kaine

"Ken Stolle knows better than anyone in the General Assembly exactly what resources Sheriffs' offices need to protect the public. This year Ken personally saved nearly 700 deputies statewide from being laid off because of state budget cuts."
Sheriff Steve Draper