Stephen Smith served as Sheriff of Richmond County. He identifies as a Republican.
2017
–Endorsed Ed Gillespie (R) for Governor of Virginia (lost general election)
–Endorsed Bryce Reeves (R) for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia (lost primary)
–Endorsed Mark Herring (D) for Attorney General of Virginia (won)
2022
–Endorsed Rob Wittman (R) for Representative of Virginia, 1st District (won)
2025
–Endorsed Winsome Earle-Sears (R) for Governor of Virginia (lost general election)
The Endorsement Project 