I have listened with an open heart and an open mind and time after time, the individual who has continually impressed me with his consistent, thoughtful, and error-free presentation of our values and needs in this country is
@PeteButtigieg
. He has risen to the top.
I came into the 2019 Democratic Primary season with no preconceived notions of who I would be supporting other than the need for a new Commander in Chief in the White House.
Instead of maneuvering to find sound bytes and kill-shots, Mr. Buttigieg has given me confidence that his knowledge, intellectual capacities, personal experience and struggles have made him the most intriguing and highest-upside candidate in this race for the presidency.
We need the best and most flexible mind we can find to begin to build our bridges back with the rest of the world, reconnect with each other, and to establish bonds with those we have failed.
I am asking you to support Mr. Buttigieg because neither he, or any other candidate, can do this without our full-fledged effort and devotion to promoting our strengths as a nation and repairing our deficits.
I spoke with
@RepDonBeyer
prior to writing this to confirm some of my thinking -- as I know he has endorsed Mr. Buttigieg -- and it’s remarkable how much we are in-sync on why Mr. Buttigieg is our best choice for President of the United States.
Mr. Buttigieg will not be fighting battles of the past, but will find a new way forward in unlocking us from the many conundrums we find ourselves in -- by putting forward bold, fresh solutions that Americans can unite around.
The world is in its most complex configuration in our lifetime. No, we are not on the verge of World War III, but challenges abound: income inequality, climate change, criminal justice and racial disparities, lack of affordable healthcare choices... the list goes on.
Gov Youngkin hopes people don't notice he's standing with Andrew Wheeler—Pres Trump’s EPA admin. Wheeler decimated the climate with his horrific pro-pollution, pro-deregulation, pro-contamination of water policies.
You don’t have to take my word for it:
Last week Suzanne and I celebrated
#ArborDay
by planting a brand new dogwood tree at the Executive Mansion. We encourage everyone to enjoy the abundance of God-given natural resources here in the Commonwealth.
When you add in the malevolence and anti-democratic proclivities of the U.S. Senate Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell, you have a toxic stew -- which has placed America in a polarized darkness.
These are all compounded by threats to our democracy from foreign adversaries, our current President, and his breathtakingly incompetent Administration.
We can be the first Southern state to have a Democratic majority in both houses and with the governor's office.
This is a huge message that we need to send for next year's presidential and congressional elections. I hope you will join me in sending it. Please get out to vote.
This afternoon, one of our campaign staffers was rear-ended and their car was totaled. An ambulance took Victor to the hospital, and our team waited with him while he was under observation for non-life threatening injuries. Thank you for the well wishes, we are all headed home!
Thank you to my friend, U.S. Senator
@timkaine
for endorsing our re-election campaign in the June 20th Democratic Primary! Today is the last day to
#VoteEarly
in-person, polling locations are open today until 5:00pm, find a Fairfax County location at
“Guns are getting into the wrong hands and people are dying. This is a growing trend in the Commonwealth and it has got to stop.” Thank you to my
@VASenateDems
colleagues and to gun safety advocates like
@MomsDemand
for joining us in Richmond to support legislation like SB901
Thank you to you and your team for a great campaign, looking forward to all working together to keep the Virginia Senate blue and taking back the House of Delegates
This is the eighth year that I have addressed this issue in the legislature.
We are a nation of second chances and those who are incarcerated for long periods of time when they are juveniles are especially deserving of that look.
BREAKING: VA Gov. Northam has signed HB35 into law, granting parole eligibility after 20 years in prison to all people who were under the age of 18 at the time of their offenses. HB35 effectively abolishes life without the possibility of parole for people sentenced as children.
There is no need for legislation to ban sanctuary cities in Virginia because we don't have any sanctuary cities in Virginia!
I'm proud to stand with my Democratic colleagues against this unnecessary and harmful bill.
We are having such a fun time speaking with constituents and knocking doors during
#GOTV
for the June 20th Democratic Primary here in Senate District 35. Thank you to all of our
#DogsForDave
friends, support is through the woof!
Commanders coach Jack Del Rio clearly doesn't understand that it was MD, DC, and VA residents who died as a result of defending our Capitol. Calling insurrection a “dust-up” is dangerous and ignorant. I don’t know how I can support this team coming to Virginia.
Senator Marsden's campaign has uncovered that the Virginia voter file is incomplete, largely omitting the voting history data of people who utilized Same Day Registration last year. This data issue has been reported to the
@vaELECT
, and we are awaiting their response.
I fully support the statement by the Virginia Senate Democratic Women’s Caucus, and agree with my colleagues in this decision. I share their endorsement of Lashrecse Aird
@lashrecseaird
for Virginia Senate in her primary in Senate District 13.
Join us! Tomorrow morning, my team and I will be knocking doors in Leesburg to elect
@RussetPerry
in Senate District 31!
This is an extremely competitive race which could determine the majority of the Virginia Senate. I hope to see you there!
Here in Virginia Beach supporting our SD7 candidate
@AaronRouseVaBch
who came home after playing in the NFL to support and strengthen the VA Beach community. Councilmember Rouse has a special election on January 10th, go to to volunteer or contribute
Thank you to the more than 1,000 people who have requested a Marsden For Senate yard sign!
“I’m supporting Dave because he continues to promote progressive legislation in healthcare, environment, and transportation, he’s helping citizens across Virginia!” - Kristen (Fairfax, VA)
Thank you to
@PPAVirginia
and everyone who showed up on this rainy Saturday to knock on doors for
@RussetPerry
!
Together, we will make sure Russet wins the race for Senate District 31.
Election Day is only a month away. Tell your friends, knock on doors, and vote!
I just voted in favor of SJ 255; Virginia Constitutional Amendment; fundamental right to reproductive freedom. I fully agree with Senators
@JennMcClellanVA
and
@JenniferBoysko
, the right to reproductive healthcare needs to be enshrined in our Constitution
This is who Republican legislators in Virginia listen to and are frightened of.
Look at this video and start making plans to vote on November 5. Democrats are united in searching for solutions to these problems that are consistent with our Constitution.
Congratulations
@Lopez4VA
, the new House of Delegates Committee Chair for Agriculture! Delegate Lopez is a true environmental champion. As the Senate Committee Chair for Agriculture, I am looking forward to working together on renewable energy and protecting our environment
Thank you Speaker-designee
@DonScott757
- I’m deeply grateful and excited about the good work the
@VAHouseDems
will be doing to move Virginia forward!!
There’s no better way to start a weekend than by supporting our Unions! Thank you
@SEIUVA512
and
@32BJSEIU
for providing a space for us all to talk about the issues facing Virginia’s workers and to address the need for affordable housing and paid sick leave.
Please see my additional statement regarding today's endorsement of
@lashrecseaird
. Lashrecse will be a strong pro-choice champion, she understands the need for teamwork on our shared Democratic values. I look forward to working with Lashrecse in the Virginia Senate.
At this time, when it is so difficult to honor those who sacrificed their lives for this country on Memorial Day, let's honor them by protecting each other by social distancing and wearing face masks.
It is up to us to protect each other just as they have done for us.
My colleagues and I in the Virginia Senate will never give up until we find the means to keep guns out of the hands of troubled people who victimize our children in these horrific school shootings. We can stop these all-too-common events and our pro-gun fellow citizens must help.
Thank you to
@PPAVirginia
for your support, I am proud to have earned this endorsement. Reproductive rights remain under attack here in the Commonwealth, and the
@VASenateDems
Brick Wall is Virginia’s last line of defense against efforts to ban abortion.
Thank you to the
@EASCarpenters
,
@Climate_AF
, the
@andresforchange
team, and all of the volunteers who are out knocking doors today! We are committed to protecting worker rights and our environment.
Thank you for the endorsement
@washingtonpost
! For “his work on medical cannabis, data privacy and prison reform, an issue important to him as the former chief deputy of the Virginia Dept of Juvenile Justice ...
Marsden has earned another term.”
Please join Senator Dave Marsden (Chief Co-Patron of the Virginia Clean Economy Act, and 2022
@LCVoters
Legislative Climate Champion) and
@VAGovernor73
Ralph Northam this Sunday, April 23rd at 3:00pm at Lake Accotink Park. Happy
#EarthDave
weekend!
This afternoon, the Virginia Department of Elections
@vaELECT
(ELECT) confirmed that Senator Marsden’s campaign was correct; ELECT distributed incomplete voter history data for thousands of Same Day Registrants.
Today we saw the Virginia Clean Economy Act (which I was a chief co-patron of) in action.
@SenatorJohnBell
and I toured the largest offshore wind project under development in the United States. The site of these two turbines -- 27 miles off the coast of Virginia Beach --
Thank you to everyone who voted in today’s expanded Early Voting in Fairfax County! We’ve had so many pawsitive conversations and we’re happy to share a few of the
#DogsForDave
stars of the week. As Senate Chair of Companion Animals, these friends are important constituents, too!
What a wonderful day greeting Fairfax County voters! Thank you for the many conversations, thoughtful questions, and for taking time on a beautiful Saturday to vote.
#GOTV
Strong policy at the federal level can help Virginia meet its ambitious climate goals. The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act, cosponsored by
@GerryConnolly
, is a smart approach because it tackles emissions at the source and puts money back in people's pockets.
Yesterday, our team was knocking doors for
@RussetPerry
. All throughout this campaign, we've continued to support Democrats where the help is needed most. "This will probably be a tipping point seat and could determine which party controls the Senate."
Glad to join so many in Burke this afternoon for Senator
@TimKaine
's office opening off of Ox Rd.
We can't take this race for granted, folks. Let's all do what we can to send Senator Kaine back to Congress to work on our behalf!
Yesterday was National Gun Violence Awareness Day, and
@VP
@KamalaHarris
visited Springfield, VA to speak about the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to gun violence prevention. We were joined by many gun safety advocates like
@MLeinz
, a longtime friend &
@bradybuzz
member
#NationalGunViolenceAwarenessDay
. 🧡
Thousands of Americans lose their lives to gun violence each year. Today, we're honoring them and calling attention to this crisis that continues to harm our communities.
With hatred being preached from the highest levels of our government, you can't be surprised by anything anymore.
But what you can do is stand up for what is right and elect representatives like Senator Kaine who reflect the better angels of our nature.
This is the Fairfax Jewish Community Center this morning.
An insidious rise in hateful actions and anti-Semitism is happening in Virginia and across the country. We must meet it with fierce condemnation and an over-abundance of love and unity. We cannot allow hate to fester.
Thank you so much
@GIFFORDS_org
for all of the amazing work you do to support gun safety legislation and advocate for safer communities. I am honored to receive your endorsement and will continue to sponsor, support, and vote for bills that promote a safer Virginia.
VIRGINIA: Today, we’re endorsing 34 gun safety champions who are fighting for safer communities.
Voters have a clear choice this November. We must prevent radical Republicans from taking full control of the legislature and rolling back the progress we've made.
#valeg
Thank you to our friends in the environmental justice & labor rights communities for knocking doors with us today! We will continue to be a climate champion for
@Climate_AF
@vasierraclub
&
@VirginiaLCV
, and a worker rights champion for
@IBEW
@Virginia_AFLCIO
& many others
Thank you Congressman
@DonBeyerVA
for your continued trust and support!
@RepDonBeyer
has always been a strong environmentalist, and is the only member of Congress who was a
@NatlParkService
Ranger. Vote on June 20th and please support our campaign at
I feel about
@PeteButtigieg
the way I felt about Barack Obama when I was an early endorser in 2007.
You can never go wrong picking the best candidate for the job.
Another great day in Virginia Beach knocking doors for
@AaronRouseVaBch
yesterday. When you visit Democrats, often you get to see the generosity first hand, like this family who put out drinks and snacks. Our team is thankful for the many positive conversations!
Despite both of my bills dying in committee, I will to continue to stand with faith leaders and brave advocates to help provide in-state tuition to these striving young Virginians.
#DACA
I want to thx
@SenDaveMarsden
,
@MarkSicklesVA
& VA NoVa delegation for their budget amendments that will provide needed funding to address
@wmata
’s fiscal cliff.
#wmata
is critical to the DMV & Virginia and this funding is a big step in preventing major service cuts & layoffs.
Thank you to the Virginia Education Association
@VEA4Kids
, &
@VEAFund
for your endorsement!
"The backbone of any community are strong, local public schools that educate, inspire, and nurture our children, and
@SenDaveMarsden
has a proven track record of fighting for our schools."
Thank you to everyone who joined me at Kilroys last night, it was great to see you all there!
I appreciate your support for my campaign and for all of our Democrats on the ballot this November!
November 1st: “It would be nice if we did have a two-party system in Northern Virginia, but it will only happen when Republicans rethink their message. They’ll have to do that eventually. Everybody wants to be relevant.”
Thank you Congressman
@ElectConnolly
for your endorsement! It is a top priority to have strong constituent services, and I've always appreciated working together with Congressman
@GerryConnolly
's office to quickly respond and resolve issues for our shared constituents.
Another sad day.
After overturning Affirmative Action yesterday, today’s decisions by the Supreme Court to erode LGBTQ equality & overturn student debt forgiveness are proof. Elections matter!
Let’s show them how Virginians feel. Vote, donate, and volunteer to win in November!
Yesterday,
@GovernorVA
Youngkin went to a ceremonial bill signing and at 27:09 went off script and contradicted his entire GOP team: “But can we just get the
@VASenateDems
off their chair and send me a budget so we can get moving here? Sorry I had a little political comment.”🧵⬇️
I am pleased that I was able to be part of Virginia, for the 1st time, passing dedicated funding for
@WMATA
. The system provides immeasurable benefits for the Northern Virginia region and the Commonwealth as a whole!
Congratulations to my friend and colleague, Senator
@JennMcClellanVA
! It has been an honor serving with Jenn in the General Assembly since we were both first elected to the House of Delegates in 2006. Looking forward to Jenn's service in the U.S. House of Representatives!
✅🇺🇸 Sen. Jennifer L. McClellan has WON the VA-04 Democratic Firehouse Primary
McClellan – 23,661 (84.81%)
Morrissey – 3,782 (13.56%)
Marks – 217 (0.78%)
Preston – 174 (0.62%)
Congratulations to Virginia’s next Congresswoman,
@JennMcClellanVA
!
Because the outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus) is creating food insecurity for families who have lost jobs or hours at work,
@FoodForOthers
is seeing a four-fold increase in requests from families.
Any amount will help with a family’s food insecurity.
After a four-year quest to make
#CBD
and THCA oils derived from the cannabis plant available for kids with intractable epilepsy, we have now expanded availability to all conditions that a physician feels would be appropriate to provide patients with relief.
Supporters of
@JenniferWexton
, democracy, and rule of law like myself need to do everything we can to make sure the House and Senate are in Democratic hands after November.
These are trying times, but your vote will send a message around the world about our values.
#VA10
Had a great time speaking with
@EmergeVirginia
who trains female candidates on how to run for public office. Looking forward to seeing great things in 2019 and beyond!
As we near the end of Virginia’s 2023 legislative session, I want to recognize our team for all of their help and hard work. Thank you Jimmy, Amal, Farah, Max, and Melanie! We’ll return to Fairfax next week, and we look forward to meeting with constituents in the district
I am honored to have received
@Climate_AF
's endorsement for our 2023 re-election campaign. Thank you for your work and collaboration on pro-environment issues! As the Chief Co-Patron of the Virginia Clean Economy Act, I will continue to push accountability and (1/2)
I am pleased to have the endorsement of the hardest-working grassroots organization on the planet,
@MomsDemand
.
These upcoming elections in November will determine whether VA is able to pass life-saving measures to curb gun violence. It's up to you. Can we count on you to vote?
I appreciate being honored with the 2020 Legislator of the Year award from the Virginia Association of Planning District Commissions.
During the ongoing public health emergency, it is even more critical that these collaborations are taking place.
Wonderful to support the re-election campaign of my dear friend Delegate Vivian Watts at yesterday’s event. Vivian has served as the Secretary of Public Safety and Transportation here in Virginia, and she continues to be an exceptional representative for Fairfax County
After the election results of November 7th, we have a unique opportunity to reform a number of ill-advised policies that have been put in place or have been difficult to change.
We’ve talked to so many people at the polls this morning who have said, “yeah I’m voting for Dave, I have his sign in my yard.” Thank you again for your support!
Thank you to the more than 1,000 people who have requested a Marsden For Senate yard sign!
“I’m supporting Dave because he continues to promote progressive legislation in healthcare, environment, and transportation, he’s helping citizens across Virginia!” - Kristen (Fairfax, VA)
Today, I am announcing that I will run for re-election to the Virginia State Senate in 2023.
This week, the Supreme Court of Virginia finalized the new boundaries for the State Senate, along with the House of Delegates, and U.S. House of Representatives.
“The study estimated that by staying in RGGI through 2030, Virginia could bring in up to $1.65 billion in funding for low-income energy efficiency projects ... That could lead residents to save about $676 on their annual electric bill.” 1.65 billion more reasons to remain in RGGI
“As
@GlennYoungkin
continues to push for Virginia to leave
#RGGI
, community housing developers worry about the loss of the funding the program generates to upgrade existing homes and build entirely new ones that more efficiently consume energy.”
#VALeg
Thanks for the conversation, there are regional differences in local tax rates, and also public transit options. No Car Tax was revitalized by
@twhiteboyd
, Democratic nominee for Senate District 4. White-Boyd ran on eliminating the car tax as a way to help SWVA working families.