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Lynchburg area legislators join Amherst crowd in urging Virginia to reopen

The News and Advance

Del. Wendell Walker, R-Lynchburg, said during the tailgate no elected official should have the right to tell him he cannot attend church...

May 9, 2020

Virginia becomes center of national gun debate; House, Senate pass gun control bills

ABC-13 WSET

"We're not gonna sacrifice or give up our freedoms and liberties and have our Second Amendment violated," said Republican Del. Wendell Walker. "No! I think now is the time to rally...

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January 30, 2020

Lynchburg City Council votes down Second Amendment resolution

Richmond Times-Dispatch

Despite concerns voiced by more than 100 Lynchburg residents during a marathon meeting that lasted until 2 a.m. Wednesday morning, the Lynchburg City Council voted not...

January 15, 2020

Republicans win Lynchburg-area House races

The News and Advance

Walker campaigned as an advocate for the Second Amendment and religious liberty while strongly opposing abortion and new taxes. He will succeed Del. Scott Garrett, R-Lynchburg, who...