The follow-up letter on Monday was shorter.

“Since you chose not to take advantage of this opportunity to remain a member of the committee, the loss of membership is automatic and now in effect,” it said, in part.

In the interview Monday, Chase said Kersey endorsed her, and her campaign paid to boost a Facebook post with an image of her alongside him. But she said Kersey was endorsing her, not the other way around.

Chase said that following coverage of a police report about an incident she had in March with a Capitol Police officer, she welcomed support from someone who had worked for the Capitol Police. That report said Chase cursed at the officer while demanding to park in a secure area, causing a traffic backup at the Capitol.

“We want people to know that I have a sergeant with the Capitol Police who’s endorsing me,” she said.

She said Leonard began the feud with her, saying he “made the first step on not endorsing me.”

Chase was referring to a Facebook post Leonard made this spring after Chase posted a photo of herself at an event with Chesterfield sheriff’s deputies.