The Pro-Life Virginia Candidate Fighting for a Spot on Capitol Hill | EWTN News Nightly

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Many political analysts see Virginia as a battleground state in November's midterm elections. One such race there is between Incumbent Democrat Abigail Spanberger and GOP challenger Yesli Vega. Vega says, "I am a pro-life candidate. I will always stand and defend life, the most vulnerable in the womb. And for me it's very important for people to understand where my heart is when it comes to that issue. I believe also in protecting women and ensuring that they have all the resources they need." Born to Salvadorian immigrants fleeing a civil war, Yesli Vega is a Christian, a mother and discusses why she became a police officer. She says, "I got into law enforcement because my younger brother, Eric, was gunned down and nearly killed by MS-13 during a gang initiation process. During that vicious attack, he lost his best friend Anthony. He was murdered at the age of 15." She turned in her badge 4 years ago for a seat on the Prince William County Virginia Board of Supervisors and now hopes to bring her experiences to Capitol Hill. Capitol Hill Correspondent, Erik Rosales reports. EWTN News Nightly provides the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Join host Tracy Sabol, our Capitol Hill, White House and Rome Correspondents, as well as many other diverse guests daily, to get the latest from the U.S. and the Vatican on topics regarding our Catholic faith and interests. ------------- EWTN News Nightly airs on EWTN weekdays at 6pm & 9pm ET. ------------ Don't miss an episode of EWTN New Nightly. Get updates here: https://www.ewtn.com/tv/shows/ewtn-news-nightly ------------- Sign up today to receive the EWTN News Nightly newsletter: https://www.ewtn.com/enn ------------- Follow EWTN News Nightly on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ewtnnewsnightly Twitter: https://twitter.com/EWTNNewsNightly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ewtnnewsnightly/ ------------- Subscribe to EWTN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/EWTN ------------- You can support the EWTN News mission: https://bit.ly/3qDR1qf

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