ROANOKE - On Wednesday, United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) endorsed Del. Sam Rasoul (D-11) in his bid for Virginia Lieutenant Governor.
"Sam Rasoul is a hard worker who dreams big, fights hard, and gets results. Sam is the passionate, progressive voice Virginians deserve. As a Delegate, Sam showed determination in the fight to expand Medicaid, lower health care costs, and raise the minimum wage," said Sen. Warren. "As Lt. Governor, Sam has a plan to ensure quality, affordable childcare, and guaranteed paid medical and sick leave for all workers. I’m proud to endorse Delegate Sam Rasoul for Lieutenant Governor and I hope you vote for him in the Democratic Primary on June 8th."
"Sen. Warren has taught millions of Americans that fighting for bold policy and structural change is not just possible in the current political climate, but that it's absolutely necessary," said Rasoul. "The truth is voters don't want more of the same-old status quo politics. They want real results that improve their lives. As a proud Warren Democrat, I'll be in the fight as Lieutenant Governor to bring Virginia back stronger than ever."
To date, Rasoul has received the endorsement of over 100 elected officials and grasstops leaders, including:
Former U.S. Congressman (VA-9) Rick Boucher, Abingdon
Former Virginia Attorney General Mary Sue Terry
State Senator Ghazala Hashmi, Chesterfield County
State Senator John Bell, Loudoun County
Delegate Cia Price, Newport News
Delegate Ibraheem Samirah, Herndon
Delegate Lashrecse Aird, Petersburg
Delegate Sally Hudson, Charlottesville
Delegate Suhas Subramanyam, Loudoun County
Delegate Dan Helmer, Fairfax County
Mayor of Harrisonburg Deanna Reed, Harrisonburg City
Mayor of Roanoke Sherman Lea, Roanoke City
Former Mayor of Harrisonburg Joe Fitzgerald
Former Mayor of Martinsville Kimble Reynolds
Former Mayor of Harrisonburg Kai Degner
Vice Mayor Beau Wright, Lynchburg City
Vice Mayor Trish White-Boyd, Roanoke City
Vice Mayor Jennifer Bowles, Martinsville
City Council Member Joe Cobb, Roanoke City
City Council Member Vivian Sanchez-Jones, Roanoke City
City Council Member Katherine Jordan, Richmond City
City Council Member Michael Payne, Charlottesville
Town Council Member Naila Alam, Town of Herndon
City Council Member Neal Osborne, Bristol City
Town Council Member Ron Campbell, Leesburg
City Council Member Terry Holmes, Staunton City
City Council Member Laura Dent, Harrisonburg
Town Council Member Tyler Hughes. Big Stone Gap
School Board Vice Chair Atoosa Reaser, Loudoun County
School Board Member Megan McLaughlin, Fairfax County
School Board Member Harris Mahedavi, Loudoun County
School Board Member Kathryn Haines, Chesterfield County
School Board Member Kenya Gibson, Richmond City
School Board Member Stephanie Rizzi, Richmond City
School Board Member Jon Atchue, Franklin County
School Board Member Mark Cherbaka, Montgomery County
Director of Prince William County Soil and Water Conservation District Tiziana Bottino, Prince William County
Prince William County Soil & Water Conservation Board Member Mansimram Kahlon, Prince William County
County Supervisor Phil McCall, Washington County
County Supervisor Michael Hymes, Tazewell County
Clerk of Court Steve McGraw, Roanoke City
City Council Member Haseeb Javed, Manassas City
Roanoke City Treasurer, Evelyn Powers
Sunrise Movement
Sunrise Movement Virginia
CASA in Action
Democracy for America
Food & Water Action
Richmond For All
United Rural Democrats
IUE-CWA Local 82162
Our Revolution
Our Revolution Virginia
Our Revolution in the Blue Ridge
Our Revolution South Central VA
Progressive Democrats of America - Virginia
Indivisible New River Valley
Future Black Leaders Coalition
Augusta Free Press