Virginia Conservatives Overturn Fraudulent Election of GOP Chairman Favored by Leftists

Appeal nullifies controversial mass meeting that allowed Democrats to vote and slashed Republican committee membership.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 12:33pm

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A dynamic, abstract painting featuring fragmented shapes and lines in shades of blue, red, and gold, representing the turbulent political battle over the Warren County Republican Committee leadership.The overturned election in Warren County exposes deep divisions within the local GOP as conservatives fight to reclaim control.Shenandoah Today

Conservatives in Warren County, Virginia, have successfully appealed the fraudulent election that allowed 'RINOs' (Republicans in Name Only) to take control of the local Republican Party. The appeal overturned the results of a chaotic mass meeting where Democrats were allowed to vote, numerous conservatives were turned away, and the committee membership was slashed from 251 to just 102 members.

Why it matters

This case highlights ongoing tensions within the Republican Party between conservative grassroots activists and more moderate or liberal-leaning factions. It also raises concerns about election integrity and the ability of political parties to self-govern their internal processes.

The details

The appeal was filed by Scott Lloyd, a former Trump administration official, who ran against local attorney David Silek for chairman of the Warren County Republican Committee (WCRC). Silek was backed by local officials seen as 'RINOs', including the Warren County Sheriff and Board of Supervisors Chairwoman. Whistleblowers alleged the February mass meeting was 'rife with chaos, disorganization, and fraud', with Democrats allowed to vote and numerous conservatives turned away. The WCRC also slashed its membership from 251 to just 102 members in a move that disenfranchised many long-time volunteers and Republican supporters.

  • The WCRC mass meeting took place on February 12, 2026.
  • The appeal hearing was held on April 2, 2026.
  • Silek has 30 days to file his own appeal with the RPV State Committee.

The players

Scott Lloyd

A former Trump administration official who ran for chairman of the Warren County Republican Committee (WCRC).

David Silek

A local attorney who was elected WCRC chairman in the disputed February mass meeting, seen as being backed by 'RINO' local officials.

Crystal Cline

The Warren County Sheriff, who was involved in controlling access to the mass meeting and has been accused of making anti-Catholic remarks.

Cheryl Cullers

The Warren County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman, who was allowed to lead the WCRC's rules committee despite being on a four-year ban.

Hugh Henry

A Warren County Supervisor, who has also been accused of making anti-Catholic remarks.

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What they’re saying

“We're wasting time and resources with this appeal.”

— David Silek, WCRC Chairman Candidate

“If one of the points is that you're asking them to reconsider the number … the 102 to […] 251 … but to have them have an entire mass meeting and to do it all over again, it just doesn't make any sense to me.”

— Timothy Carter, Shenandoah County Sheriff and Republican Committee Chairman

“We don't do what is right because it's easy, we do what it's right because it's right.”

— Curt Lilly, Sixth District Republican Committee Member

What’s next

If Silek files an appeal within 30 days, it will be heard by a special five-seat committee made up of RPV members who cannot be from the Sixth District. Two members will be chosen by Lloyd, two will be chosen by Silek, and one will be chosen by both sides. Silek's appeal could also be heard by the entire 78-member RPV State Central Committee if state Chairman Jeff Ryer calls for it.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing power struggle within the Republican Party between conservative grassroots activists and more moderate or liberal-leaning factions. It also raises concerns about election integrity and the ability of political parties to self-govern their internal processes, with allegations of fraud, disenfranchisement, and political maneuvering.