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Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Politics
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After losing in primary, Chesapeake Sheriff David Rosado to run a write-in campaign
CHESAPEAKE — Just one week after losing to challenger Wallace Chadwick in the Republican primary, Sheriff David Rosado announced late Tuesday that he will be a write-in candidate for the job in the November election. The sheriff also reported he'll run as an Independent, and that he was resigning from the local Republican party, which he accused of campaigning against him. 'I'm not conceding. I'm not stepping aside. And I'm not going to pretend that what just happened in Chesapeake was fair,' Rosado wrote in a statement. 'In the Republican Primary, there was over 12,000 votes casted for a position that serves over 253,000 residents. Because there were no Democratic or Independent candidates on the ballot in November, voters who participated in the Democratic primary or received a Democratic ballot had no say in choosing the next Sheriff. That is not a fair process. It's a power grab. It's a coronation. And the people of Chesapeake deserve better.' Chadwick, a longtime Chesapeake police officer who easily won last week's primary with 7,385 votes, or 58%, didn't immediately respond Tuesday to a request for comment. Write-in candidates aren't required to file any ballot access documents, according to the Virginia Department of Elections, but they have to be in compliance with campaign-finance requirements. The local Republican Party issued a statement on its Facebook page, saying it is united in its support for Chadwick. The statement claims that local Democratic leaders had interfered in the race on behalf of Rosado. 'Dave Rosado could have chosen to run as a Democrat or Independent this year and secured a place on the November ballot,' the statement said. 'Instead, he entered an open Republican Primary — giving every Republican voter in Chesapeake the opportunity to make their voice heard. The result was decisive: Republican voters overwhelmingly rejected Rosado by a 17-point margin. 'Now, having lost the confidence of Republican voters, Rosado has aligned himself with a Democrat-backed write-in campaign. This marks the third time in just one year that the Chesapeake Democratic Party — led by Senator Louise Lucas, Speaker Don Scott, and Delegate Cliff Hayes — has attempted to prop up a failed Republican candidate rather than fielding their own Democratic candidate.' Rosado, a native of Brooklyn who moved to Chesapeake in 1999, joined the sheriff's office 23 years ago. He took over in November after Sheriff Jim O'Sullivan stepped down. Chesapeake Republican Party officials were against him from the get-go, Rosado wrote. He accused party leaders of creating 'a culture of exclusion and control, propping up inexperienced candidates they believe they can manipulate, while pushing out those who disagree or dare to stand independently. That's not leadership — that's politics at its worst.' 'They didn't want the most qualified candidate,' Rosado wrote. 'They wanted someone they could control. I wasn't that – and I never will be. This wasn't about the people – it was about the power brokers. I will not stand by while the voices of Chesapeake are silenced.' Staff writer Natalie Anderson contributed to this report. Jane Harper,
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Wallace Chadwick wins GOP primary, making him Chesapeake's presumed next sheriff
CHESAPEAKE — Police officer Wallace Chadwick is poised to be Chesapeake's fourth elected sheriff following unofficial results of the Republican primary election Tuesday. No other candidates filed to run as Democrats or independents in the race, so the GOP primary effectively decides the winner of the 4-year term. The sheriff's office handles jail security, courthouse security, civil enforcement and the school resource program, among other duties. With all 64 precincts in Chesapeake reporting around 10 p.m., Chadwick earned 7,300, or 58%, of the total vote. Rosado received 5,242 votes, or 42%. Tuesday's results don't include provisional ballots, which will be tallied as part of the canvassing process throughout the week before results are finalized Monday. Cheers and claps could be heard from dozens of supporters around 9:20 p.m. at Lockside Bar and Grill in Chesapeake as Chadwick, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and current lieutenant and executive officer of the police's Special Operations Division, declared victory. Chadwick said he ran to challenge a longstanding tradition in the Chesapeake Sheriff's Office of passing the torch to leadership, and also to give deputies more of 'a voice.' Among his first duties once assuming the role in January is to begin healing the divisions within the party. Fellow Republicans at the state and local level were divided in their support of the candidates. 'I started this campaign with three things: transparency, accountability and leadership,' Chadwick told supporters in a victory speech Tuesday. 'And those are the three things that we will start with on day one with this Republican Party and with the Sheriff's Office. We're going to put things back together where they should be.' Rosado could not immediately be reached for comment Tuesday night. But earlier in the night around, Rosado addressed his dozens of supporters at his watch party at Standard Calibrations Inc., disappointed that the votes weren't looking in his favor. 'There's no doubt that we did everything that we could,' Rosado said. 'We did it with integrity. I did not, would not, and will not compromise my integrity.' Rosado took the reins in November to fulfill the remaining term for former Sheriff Jim O'Sullivan, who retired after more than a decade. Rosado worked in the Chesapeake Sheriff's office for more than 20 years and became the city's first Hispanic undersheriff in 2022. In the office, he's overseen jail operations, expanded the school resource officer program for elementary schools and led anti-bullying initiatives for students. Immigration enforcement and cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, was at the heart of one of Hampton Roads' most divisive primary faceoffs — with Rosado insisting the city has been following all ICE best practices, and Chadwick arguing Rosado only began holding inmates on ICE detainers after he criticized Rosado's office for not doing so. Chadwick told The Virginian-Pilot Tuesday night that he'll continue to follow all laws regarding immigration detainers. 'I am honored to have all of you here tonight to support me and to take a chance on a police officer from the police department for your next sheriff,' he said. Natalie Anderson, 757-732-1133,
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Incumbent Chesapeake Sheriff takes on challenger in Republican primary
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) – The Republican primary for Chesapeake Sheriff sees incumbent Dave Rosado highlighting community engagement, while challenger Wallace Chadwick advocates for technological and training updates. Virginia Primary Voter Guide On the day of the primary, Rosado said, 'I have the right experience, proven leadership and the results. I've worked in the sheriff's office for 23 and a half years. I know every aspect of the office and the command staff. I've worked on a $64 million budget for years. So, I know how to run the office.' Rosado also emphasized the spirit of the office. 'We have so many volunteers as part of our mission statement. Community engagement. So we are known for, protecting our seniors, protecting our children. We are the school resource deputies in all the elementary schools. And that's a program that I've expanded since becoming sheriff. So that is a huge difference.' His Republican challenger Chesapeake Police Officer Wallace Chadwick told WAVY, 'So I'm the candidate that brings change. I'm a constitutional conservative. I believe in the rule of law. I believe in applying that rule of law. You know, it's kind of like having a closet. You know, you shove stuff in that closet for so many years. You know, the closet needs to be cleaned out every now and then.' Chadwick positions himself as an outsider ready to implement necessary changes within the sheriff's office. 'And that's what I'm looking forward to do. there's a lot of changes that need to be applied. Technology needs to be updated. Training needs to be updated. And those are some of the reasons that people are interested in my campaign. They're voting for me because I'm the candidate for change. I'm not from the system. I come from a different system in the police department, and, and that's what I'm looking to do is change some stuff for.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Politics
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Candidate Profile: Wallace W. Chadwick III (Chesapeake Sheriff race)
Wallace W. Chadwick III is a candidate for Chesapeake Sheriff and is running as a Republican. His name will appear on the June 17, 2025 ballot. Chadwick III is running against challenger Dave Rosado in the June Republican primary. The winner will appear on the ballot for the General Election on Nov. 4. If you are voting in this election, from May 2 through June 14 you can vote early at your On Election Day, polls in Virginia are open from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. Don't forget to bring your ID. to see who is on your ballot. 10 On Your Side reached out to all of the candidates running in this race, with a request for a bio and a list of questions to answer. If you do not see the candidate listed with a profile, we did not receive one. Candidate Profiles Candidate Name: Wallace ChadwickAge: 47Candidate Website: United States Marine Corps Veteran Wallace Chadwick is a lifelong Chesapeake resident happily married for 25 years with three daughters. He attended Chesapeake public schools and graduated from Indian River High School where he met his wife, Nicole. After earning the title United States Marine, Wallace went on to his Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) schooling in the engineering field as bulk fueler and later into Hazmat operations while stationed in Camp Lejeune, NC. He completed many humanitarian missions to Puerto Rico and to Texas to assist in securing the border just to name a few. Wallace was promoted through the ranks and became a Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO). He completed his four years of active-duty service in 1999- and two more-years reserve duty. He was honorably discharged from the Marine Corps in 2002. In January 2000, Wallace embarked on another service and this one was to the city he was raised in, Chesapeake. He joined the ranks of the Chesapeake Police Department. In July of 2000, he graduated as a fully sworn and certified Law Enforcement Officer for the Commonwealth of Virginia with the Chesapeake Police Department 41st session and was elected the class president by his peers. Wallace is a 25 Year Law Enforcement Executive. A proven leader in the Chesapeake Police Department with over 300 staff under his command. He has worked in every borough of Chesapeake, and its waterways. He is currently assigned to Special Operations for the department and additionally serves as Executive Officer for the Marine Patrol and Underwater Search and Recovery Team. As a Former FBI and DEA Task Force Officer, he protected our liberties abroad and took on violent gang members to get them off our streets. As a former School Resource Officer at Great Bridge High School, Wallace Chadwick knows firsthand how to keep our kids safe. Wallace holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration. As the CEO of National Non-Profit, Wallace supports law enforcement and raising over $10.5 million for fallen officer families. In his free time, which isn't often these days, Wallace and his family enjoy traveling and I am a grassroots conservative candidate with experience, leadership, and integrity to serve the city's needs. I believe in hard work and serving others. Chesapeake isn't just where I live. It is a part of who I am, where I grew up, chose to raise my family, and serve my community. I am a fierce defender of the constitution and 2A rights. I want to end the perception of nepotism that has existed for so long in that office. I want to expand technology, use new tools and tactics to improve the environment in the office. I want to make it a top priority to take care of the men and women that serve in the office. This means allowing them to be free to speak their minds without fear of retribution. I want to expand training and programs where every deputy and employee can progress themselves not just a select few. And finally, I want to expand programs for the inmates allowing them to have a skill when they finish paying their debt to society. For too long, the Chesapeake Sheriff's Office has operated under a system of nepotism and succession, leaving voters without a true choice in leadership. But this year is different. I am stepping forward to give Chesapeake voters a real option—one that puts integrity, accountability, and experience first. As your CONSERVATIVE candidate for Sheriff, I'll fight to: • End catch-and-release permanently, not just during an election• Bring full transparency to the Sheriff's Office• Keep our neighborhoods safe As your CONSERVATIVE candidate for Sheriff, I will fight for full TRANSPARENCY and honest leadership. If elected, I'll shine a light on every corner of the Sheriff's Office — no secrets, no excuses. My goal is simple: a strong, accountable office you can be proud of. I am running to be the Sheriff of Chesapeake. A city I grew up in, attended school in, started a family in, chose a career in and started a multimillion-dollar Non-profit business in. I am a Marine Corps Veteran and have spent the last 25 years in the police department serving the citizens of this great city. I have a bachelor's degree in criminal justice administration; I literally went to school and majored in a program designed to run a law enforcement agency. But beyond my education, my real qualifications come from hands-on real law enforcement experience. In the field and in the administrative positions that I have and currently hold that make me the best person to be your next Sheriff. It is my time overseeing and commanding hostage situations, active shooter scenes, officer involved shootings, lengthy organized crime investigations, and the many federal investigations I completed with the DEA and the FBI as a task force officer. In my current position as a police Lieutenant, I supervise over 300 other sworn and non-sworn personnel. I routinely prepare and project budgeting needs for my areas of operation including grant writing, capital improvement projects, maintenance of vital city equipment and training for officers. As Sheriff, I will fully cooperate with ICE and all federal immigration enforcement—no exceptions. Enforcing the law isn't optional. When local leaders refuse to work with federal agencies, they put our communities at risk by releasing violent offenders back onto our streets. I've been clear and consistent on this from day one. My opponent refused to cooperate with ICE until public pressure forced a reversal. Voters deserve a Sheriff who doesn't wait for political winds to shift. I'll always back the rule of law and put the safety of Chesapeake families first. Chesapeake's Sheriff's Office is close to full staffing, thanks to competitive pay and strong benefits from the City Council. To ensure fiscal responsibility, I support a full audit of programs and spending to confirm funds are used wisely. To retain and attract top talent, we must double down on what works: good pay, top-tier training, and a culture where deputies feel valued. That means promoting from within, expanding wellness programs, prioritizing deputies' pay by renegotiating unfair part-time scheduling fees, and creating leadership opportunities. This job is tough, and our deputies deserve a Sheriff who has their back—every shift, every day. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
