by John Reid

Earlier today Potomac District Supervisor Andrea Bailey announced her candidacy for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District. She made the announcement on her Instagram account. Bailey also announced she has secured the endorsement of former Virginia Governor Ralph Northam.

Bailey, a Democrat, was re-elected in November. Among her accomplishments has been overseeing the building of the Crisis Receiving Center, helping Prince William County to pass its first Collective Bargaining Ordinance, and focus on attainable housing in her district.

She also released an endorsement from former Virginia Governor, Ralph Northam.

“All of my life I have been driven by a sense of service and my moral compass. As part of a military family, I’m a patriotic defender of American democracy. I’m honored to be endorsed by the former Governor who shares in my vision, and my campaign will be powered by the people and focused on the people,” said Bailey in a statement.

“I am a pragmatic no nonsense Democrat who will work to restore confidence in Congress. While I will always stand by my core beliefs and principles, I believe in compromise to get things done. There is far too much fighting and not enough talking in our current Congress.”

“I want to bring my skills, experience, and success representing constituents in Virginia’s 2nd largest county to the federal level. As your next Congresswoman for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District, I will continue to be a progressive champion of working families and fight for access to affordable healthcare, end the stigmatization of mental health struggles, and ensure that our teachers get the resources they need so every child receives a quality education,” said Bailey.

She joins a race that includes Woodbridge District Supervisor Margaret Franklin, former Delegate Elizabeth Guzman, Delegate Briana Sewell, and former National Security Council official Eugene Vindman. Current Rep. Abigail Spanberger will not seek reelection as she is running for governor next year.