The James City County businessman said he failed to qualify for the ballot because some of his signatures were stolen. Now, he's reentering the race as a write-in candidate.
- Candidate Background: John Curran, a business consultant from James City County, announced his write-in campaign for Virginia's lieutenant governor race on May 12, 2025.
- Reason for Write-In: Curran failed to qualify for the Republican primary ballot due to allegedly stolen signatures, prompting his reentry as a write-in candidate.
- Previous Campaign: He initially entered the 2025 lieutenant governor race as a Republican in September 2024.
- Opponent: The Republican primary winner, John Reid, will face the Democratic primary winner in the general election.
- Context: The announcement comes amid a competitive election cycle, with early voting for Virginia's primaries already underway.
