NORFOLK, Va. — The sudden passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Friday night sparked a wave of condolences from Virginia's elected officials, on both sides of the political aisle.
The 87-year-old justice was the oldest sitting member of the Supreme Court bench, and was appointed to her position in 1993 by then-President Bill Clinton.
In her career, the Cornell- and Harvard-educated justice was known for delivering liberal-leaning rulings that tended to expand the legal rights of women and minorities.
She passed away after a battle with metastatic pancreatic cancer, according to the Supreme Court.
Among Friday's reactions, Ginsburg was remembered for her commitment to public service, and her drive to establish opportunities for underrepresented Americans.
Rep. Rob Wittman, a Republican congressman for the commonwealth, put it like this: "Her legacy will forever be remembered as a public servant, devoting her life to justice. Dedication to the defense of the Constitution is a virtue that knows no single party."
Democratic Governor Ralph Northam added that she was "a brilliant legal mind and an unwavering beacon in the fight for equal justice."
We've collected statements from Virginia's officials below.