Craft Distiller Gets GOP Nod for Congress

Denver Riggleman, owner of Silverback Distillery, Afton, Va., won the Republican nomination to replace U.S. Rep. Tom Garrett (R) in Congress.  Garrett suddenly ceased his re-election bid earlier after he announced he struggled with alcoholism.

Riggleman, a former Air Force intelligence, will face Democrat Leslie Cockburn, a journalist and author.

Riggleman said he is interested in learning more about decriminalizing marijuana, has vocalized opposition to the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, and is pro-life but supports abortions in the case of rape, incest and when a woman’s health is at risk. He said if elected, he plans to join the conservative House Freedom Caucus.

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