“Whether he’s taking on the NRA, advancing criminal justice reform, or protecting the Affordable Care Act, Mark’s record as Attorney General demonstrates courage and consistency in fighting for equal justice for all,” said former congressional candidate Qasim Rashid
LEESBURG, Va. – This morning local leaders across the commonwealth announced their endorsement of Attorney General Mark R. Herring in his re-election bid.
“Mark Herring has always been a stalwart in ensuring protections for underrepresented Virginians,” said former congressional candidate Qasim Rashid. “Whether he’s taking on the NRA, advancing criminal justice reform, or protecting the Affordable Care Act, Mark’s record as Attorney General demonstrates courage and consistency in fighting for equal justice for all. That’s why I’m excited to support Attorney General Herring for a third-term.”
“When it was time to stand up and fight for Equal Rights Amendment ratification, Attorney General Mark Herring stood with Virginia’s women and fought for justice,” said Former Congresswoman Leslie Byrne. “He’s defended access to affordable healthcare, fought the gun lobby, and let a multimillion dollar project to eliminate Virginia’s rape kit backlog. There is no better candidate for Attorney General than Mark Herring.”
“Attorney General Herring has always been steadfast in his effort to ensure that all Virginians get equal protection under the law,” said Community Leader Sue Langley. “Mark is accessible, diligent and incredibly knowledgeable on all issues that Virginians care about most. He is the clear choice for Attorney General in this election.”
“To have the support of such a robust group of leaders is humbling, and a reflection of all the incredible victories we’ve achieved together,” said Attorney General Mark Herring. “As we defeat the COVID crisis and rebuild our economy, I can’t wait to get to work in the Office of the Attorney General fighting for Virginians every step of the way.”
Full list of Local Leaders Endorsing Mark Herring for re-election:
Ali Faruk – Director Of Public Policy at Families Forward Virginia
Barbara Jones – Women’s Rights Activist / Network NoVA
Dan Lagana – Former Fairfax County Democratic Committee Chair
David Toscano – Former Minority Leader in the House of Delegates and Former Mayor of Charlottesville
Hassan Ahmad – Former Candidate for Delegate
Ibrahim Moiz – Former Candidate for Supervisor and Muslim Community Leader
Ilryong Moon – Former Fairfax County School Board Member and Korean Community Leader
Ingrid H. Morroy – Arlington Commissioner of Revenue
Joe Cobb – Pastor and former Vice Mayor of Roanoke
Leslie Byrne – Former Congresswoman, CD11
Lisa Sales – Advisory Board of ERA Coalition
LuAnn Benett – Former Congressional Candidate, CD10
Margo Horner – Community Leader
MaryJane Dolan – Mayor of Lynchburg
Monique Alcala – Latinx Community Leader
Nancy Horn – Roanoke Commissioner of Revenue
Qasim Rashid – Former Congressional Candidate, CD1
Renee Turk – Mayor of Salem
Renise Leresche- Women’s Rights Advocate
Robert Jeffrey – Roanoake council member
So Jung Lim – Fairfax City Council Member
Sheila Olem – Mayor of Herndon
Suchada ‘Sue’ Langley – Former Fairfax Democratic Committee Chair
Sylvia Glass – Loudoun County Supervisor
Zaki Barzinji – Former Obama Administration White House Liaison
Previous Local Endorsements
Alexandria
Justin Wilson, Mayor of Alexandria
Alison Silberberg, Former Mayor of Alexandria
Arlington
Libby Garvey, Chair, Arlington County Board of Supervisors
Matt De Ferranti, Vice Chair, Arlington County Board Member
Katie Cristol, Arlington County Board Member
Barbara Kanninen, Arlington County School Board Member
Paul Ferguson, Arlington Clerk of Court
Danville
Alonzo Jones, Mayor of Danville
Larry Campbell, Danville City Councilor
Sherman Saunders, Former Mayor of Danville
Fairfax
Jeff McKay, Chair, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
Kathy Smith, Fairfax County Supervisor
James Walkinshaw, Fairfax County Supervisor
Penny Gross, Fairfax County Supervisor
John Foust, Fairfax County Supervisor
Dalia Palchik, Fairfax County Supervisor
Walter Alcorn, Fairfax County Supervisor
Herndon
Lisa Merkel, Former Mayor of Herndon
Loudoun
Kelly Burk, Mayor of Leesburg
Marty Martinez, Leesburg City Councilor
Neil Steinberg, Leesburg City Councilor
Zach Cummings, Leesburg City Councilor
Ara Bagdasarian, Leesburg City Councilor
Kristen Umstattd, Loudoun County Supervisor
Manassas Park
Jeanette Rishell, Mayor of Manassas Park
Prince William County
Supervisor Andrea Bailey, Prince William County Supervisor
Roanoke
Steve McGraw, Roanoke Clerk of the Court
Winchester
John David Smith, Mayor of Winchester
