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Joe Biden picks up endorsements from 18 political, community leaders in Virginia

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Joe BidenThe Joe Biden presidential campaign announced today 18 new endorsements from elected officials and community leaders in Virginia.

“This slate of endorsers speaks to the strength of Joe Biden’s vision for America and how it is resonating with working families from all backgrounds and zip codes not only in the Commonwealth of Virginia, but across the nation,” said Fernando Mercado, Virginia State Director, Biden for President. “Virginians know Joe Biden and recognize the role he played helping to flip the state legislature blue and elect Democrats in tough Congressional districts. Biden has always prioritized Virginia’s working families and as president, will deliver tangible results for them.”

The Virginia slate endorsing today includes:

  • State Senator and President Pro Tempore Louise Lucas
  • State Senator Lionell Spruill
  • State Senator John Bell
  • House Majority Whip Alfonso Lopez
  • Delegate Delores McQuinn
  • Delegate Roslyn Tyler
  • Delegate Kathleen Murphy
  • Delegate Cliff Hayes
  • School Board Chair Barbur Lateef
  • Prince William County Supervisor Andrea Bailey
  • Arlington School Board Member Barbara Kanninen
  • Vice Mayor of Leesburg Fernando Martinez
  • Commonwealth’s Attorney Anton Bell
  • Former Congressman Jim Moran
  • Former County Board Member Walter Tejada
  • Former School Board Member Emma Violand Sanchez
  • Former House Majority Leader Dick Cranwell
  • Former House Minority Leader Ward Armstrong
  • Former House Minority Leader David Toscano

 
 




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