Virginia State Del. Geary Higgins, center, chats at an event in Virginia. (Del. Geary Higgins via Fox News Digital)
The woman stood in the vicinity of Earle-Sears’ team with a sign reading, "Hey Winsome, if trans can’t share your bathroom, then blacks can’t share my water fountain."
Earle-Sears is an immigrant from Jamaica who would be the first Black female governor of Virginia and the second overall, after moderate Democrat Douglas Wilder who was elected in 1989.
The suspect, Patrick Murphy, allegedly texted Higgins back after the campaign blast, telling him, "F--- off, Geary."
"I will shoot u [at] yer (sic) next public rally [t]hen send you memes with the photos," read the message. "I know where your f---ing kids are too," Murphy allegedly continued. Murphy faces felony charges and a court date in Leesburg next month.
Fox News Digital reached out to Loudoun Commonwealth's Attorney RD Anderson's office for further comment.
In comments to Fox News Digital, Higgins thanked Loudoun law enforcement for quickly arresting a suspect, and expressed hope the public will continue to pray for his family after the threat – as well as all public officials amid what he called a period of increasing threats and political violence.
"Unfortunately, this is the direct result of the nasty lies and constant demonization from the radical left that we’ve seen over the last few years," Higgins added, criticizing his Democratic opponent for what he said were false advertisements and claims about his political record.
Virginia leaders from both parties have condemned a racist sign aimed at Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, which was raised during a protest outside a school board meeting where she was speaking. (Winsome Earle-Sears Campaign; Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Taylor faces the same Democrat she narrowly defeated by about 50 votes two years ago, Kimberly Pope Adams.
On Monday, she also clashed with Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger over charged rhetoric from the left, citing recent violence that included the murder of Charlie Kirk.
Spanberger’s recent comments about "let[ting] your rage fuel you" have received criticism from the right, while the former congresswoman continues to maintain she condemns all violence and that she instead is referring to letting people’s personal feelings fuel them to write letters and knock on doors for political campaigns.
The Loudoun County Commonwealth's Attorney's office cited an active matter and declined to comment further to Fox News Digital.
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