Cifers won’t seek re-election to Senate

State Sen. Luther Cifers III of Farmville announced Tuesday that he will not seek re-election in 2027 and endorsed former Del. Mark Earley Jr. to succeed him. Earley, a Republican and former member of the Virginia House of Delegates, announced his candidacy the same day, outlining a campaign focused on lower taxes, parental rights, public safety and reducing the cost of living. Cifers, who was elected in 2025, said he will serve the remainder of his term, which ends in January 2028. “Serving the 10th District has been the honor of my life,” Cifers said in a statement released Nov. 10. “After much prayer and reflection, it has become clear that circumstances now requiring my attention will keep me from giving this job the full commitment it demands and the people of the 10th District deserve. This is one of the hardest decisions I have ever made, but this seat belongs to the people, not to me.” Cifers did not elaborate on the circumstances behind his decision.

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