Virginia House Candidate Outlines Swinger Lifestyle Ahead of Election

STUART, Va. — Yvonne Rorrer, a candidate for Virginia’s 47th House of Delegates district, publicly declared her lifestyle as an ethically non-monogamous swinger over the weekend to preempt any possible scandals.

On Saturday, Rorrer shared a social media post stating, “In politics, people love to dig up the unexpected and spin it into a spectacle.” She emphasized her decision to be open about her life, asserting, “I don’t do shame, and I sure won’t let anyone else tell my story.”

Rorrer, 47, and her husband, Ryan Rorrer, have been married for 22 years and have four children together. They have been practicing ethical non-monogamy for about two and a half years, which Rorrer describes as consensual dating with other couples. This disclosure comes amid her campaign for a seat that has historically leaned Republican.

Having moved to Stuart from North Carolina in 2002, Rorrer explained the importance of transparency about her lifestyle to mitigate gossip in the small community of fewer than 1,000 residents. She shared, “What we do is together and is often categorized under the term of ‘swingers,’ which has been around since the dawn of the sexual revolution. It’s a large community of people.”

Despite mixed reactions from her family and community, Rorrer stands firm in her choice to share this aspect of her personal life. “I believe in radical honesty, and I refuse to live in the shadows waiting for information to be leaked,” she told reporters.

Her campaign page highlights her commitment to fostering understanding and meaningful discussions within her family, stating, “While their differing perspectives can make for a fun discussion around the dinner table, together they foster meaningful discussions and a balanced approach to life.”

Rorrer’s announcement has garnered attention and critiques online, with comments on X (formerly Twitter) ranging from supportive to dismissive. Some users labeled her confession as “too much information,” while others defended her right to share her story.

In addition to her political ambitions, Rorrer serves as a court-appointed special advocate for abused and neglected children and is involved with a nonprofit that provides remembrance photography for grieving families. She previously worked in property management before entering politics.

Rorrer recently ascended to public prominence after voicing her concerns for victims of domestic abuse and advocating for the elimination of a legal requirement affecting landowners in Virginia.

“If someone is going to talk about my life, it’s going to be me,” she said. As her campaign progresses ahead of the election, Rorrer remains optimistic about her support, stating, “The people who were going to vote for me anyway will still vote for me.”