Explicit Video Scandal Fails to Deter Defeated Virginia Candidate's Political Ambitions

Susanna Gibson, a Democrat who lost her Virginia legislative race after explicit videos of her surfaced, has expressed that she may not be done with politics. While she regrets the controversy, Gibson remains unapologetic about her participation in the online sex acts and believes a crime was committed when the news media was alerted to the existence of the videos. She plans to support and encourage other women running for office, particularly those facing similar situations. Gibson faced harassment and death threats following the disclosure of the videos and believes that the dissemination of the videos violated Virginia's revenge porn law. Despite the challenges she faced, Gibson received support from some donors, Democratic Party officials, and advocacy groups. She plans to return to caring for patients and lobbying for issues like privacy, revenge porn, abortion, and LGBTQ+ rights. Gibson also intends to find ways to support female candidates navigating harassment related to their sexuality.