Carroll Foy Hosted Community Conversation With Black Leaders, Including Wayne Lynch, Father of Donovon Lynch, and Jeffrey Foy, Calls for DOJ Investigation Yesterday, Jennifer Carroll Foy hosted a community conversation with Black men focused on issues facing the community, and her positive vision to uplift all Virginians. Carroll Foy has been deeply committed to tackling […]
Today, Idris O’ Connor, candidate for HD-31, introduced the “Housing First Plan,” to address the Affordable Housing Crisis and homelessness within the district. He released the following statement via press release: “April is National Fair Housing Month which celebrates the 1968 passage of the federal Fair Housing Act. It prohibits housing discrimination because of race, […]
Governor Ralph Northam, House Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn, and House Majority Leader Charniele Herring endorsed Delegate Hala Ayala (D-51st) early on Monday in the Democratic Primary Lieutenant Governor of Virginia. In doing so, they are backing a candidate who would become the first Latina, first Black woman, and first person of Lebanese descent to hold the […]
Today, Candidate for Lieutenant Governor Delegate Sam Rasoul (D-11), who had a successful kickoff during early voting by campaigning in Northern Virginia this weekend, announced that he has received the endorsement of Delegate Dan Helmer (D-40). Del. Helmer’s district includes parts of Fairfax County and Prince William County. “Sam’s integrity, bold leadership, and compassion have […]
According to the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Gov. Ralph Northam, House Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn and House Majority Leader Charniele Herring endorsed Delegate Hala Ayala (D-51) for lieutenant governor in the party’s June 8 primary, backing a candidate who would become the first Latina to hold the office. “Her leadership in the House Democratic majority has been central […]
On Friday, as early voting started in Virginia, gubernatorial candidate Jennifer Carroll Foy visited familiar territory in Prince William County as she spoke at the Dr. A.J. Ferlazzo Building in Woodbridge, and discussed on the importance of diversity while she seeks to become the first Black woman to serve as Governor of Virginia. “We will […]
On Friday, the first day Virginians can vote early in the Democratic primary, Virginia candidate for lieutenant governor Del. Sam Rasoul (D-11) announced a plan to ensure the right to vote is never taken away from any Virginia citizen and get corporate money out of Virginia politics. The plan’s release follows Rasoul’s endorsement this week from […]
As election season in the commonwealth begins to move further in the primary stage, voters will get the opportunity this week to finally let their voices be heard at the ballot box. Here are some important dates to remember: May 2021 Virginia Republican Convention On May 8, 2021, the Republican Party of Virginia will hold […]
As Black Maternal Health Week 2021 comes to a close, Rod Hall, candidate in VA-HD-31, is releasing a legislative plan to address the Black maternal health crisis. Yesterday via press release, Hall provided the following statement: “The arrival of a newborn should be a joyful moment for a family. However, studies show that our country’s […]
Earlier this month, the Virginia State Board of Elections announced that eight candidates failed to qualify for their respective ballots. Among these candidates were three Black progressives who are primarying incumbent Democrats. One of those candidates is Dumfries Town Councilwoman Cydny Neville, who launched a primary challenge to Luke Torian (D-52) in late May. Neville […]
