NAACP Refutes False Claims of VA Governor Endorsement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 28, 2025
Contact: communications@naacpnet.org
RICHMOND, Va. — The NAACP is the nation's largest, most influential nonpartisan social justice organization. Any claim that the Association or the NAACP Virginia State Conference has endorsed a candidate for Governor is categorically false. The NAACP supports policies, not politicians, and we will never allow misinformation to undermine our commitment to protecting Black voters and our democracy.
"The NAACP Virginia State Conference has not endorsed any candidate for Governor. Period," said Rev. Cozy Bailey, Virginia State Conference President. "We remain focused on the issues that matter most to our community: protecting voting rights, expanding access to affordable healthcare, improving economic opportunity, and ensuring that every eligible voter is able to cast a ballot freely and fairly."
As Virginians prepare for Tuesday's election, NAACP units across the Commonwealth are mobilizing voters through door-to-door canvassing, SMS and phone banking, volunteer engagement, community voter education events, and a robust GOTV effort designed to empower Black voters to participate in every election.
"People want to turn this into a political game, but for our communities, the stakes are life and death," said Dominik Whitehead, NAACP Chief of Field, Membership Growth & Unit Sustainability. "We don't endorse candidates. We fight for civil rights, and we're laser-focused on getting our people to the polls to defend democracy and to vote for leaders who stand for policies that benefit Black Americans."
The NAACP encourages all eligible Virginians to vote on November 4th and to remind friends, family, and neighbors that elections have consequences. To learn more about NAACP's work to defend democracy, visit: naacp.org/vote.
About NAACP
The NAACP advocates, agitates, and litigates for the civil rights due to Black America. Our legacy is built on the foundation of grassroots activism by the biggest civil rights pioneers of the 20th century and is sustained by 21st century activists. From classrooms and courtrooms to city halls and Congress, our network of members across the country works to secure the social and political power that will end race-based discrimination. That work is rooted in racial equity, civic engagement, and supportive policies and institutions for all marginalized people. We are committed to a world without racism where Black people enjoy equitable opportunities in thriving communities.
NOTE: The Legal Defense Fund – also referred to as the NAACP-LDF - was founded in 1940 as a part of the NAACP, but now operates as a completely separate entity.