Today I'm officially announcing my campaign for Congress!
I am a Delegate, a social worker, and a mother. I'm ready to take our fight to Washington and deliver for the 7th district. As our most effective progressive legislator in VA, I have delivered on every progressive issue
#MyNameIs
Elizabeth Rosalina Guzmán. I am proud of my Latinx heritage and proud to have found my American Dream. My son told me we had to return to Peru because Donald Trump didn't like people who spoke Spanish, so I ran for office to show him that Guzmán is an American name!
If placing a proper pronoun is such a struggle for you Winsome, then you could have referred to Danica by the title her neighbors gave her: Senator.
What a small, mean-spirited and desperate ploy. Shameful.
NEW: hearing
@WinsomeSears
referred to
@pwcdanica
on the
@VASenate
floor as "sir."
Chamber has gone into recess twice after reportedly "Sears refused to apologize."
"I'm not here to upset anyone, I'm here to do the job the ppl of VA have called me to do."
#VALeg
Today I'm endorsing
@JoeBiden
for President of the United States. Democrats need to work together to ensure we defeat the most dangerous president in the history of our nation. I invite my supporters to join me as we take back the White House this November.
#LatinosforBiden
Looking forward to having a president who values science and who will listen to experts in order to fight the coronavirus pandemic. Thank you, President-elect
@JoeBiden
.
I’m honored to be entrusted to represent the 31st district in Richmond once again.
Thank you to all who worked so hard to make this possible. Together, we can make a Virginia that is
#1
for working families.
BREAKING:
@guzman4virginia
just won re-election to Virginia’s HD-31! An immigrant from Peru who came to the US with only $300, Elizabeth has been a champion for unions and workers in the legislature.
To whoever did this! I just want you to know that I will replace it. Your act of vandalism will not scare us. We will continue to speak with the residents of the 31st about the issues that they care about the most
#ReElectGuzman
#BlueWave2019
#FlipVABlue
Congratulations to
@YVindman
on winning the Democratic nomination in
#VA07
.
The people of this district deserve a Democratic majority in the House of Representatives and I look forward to working with Eugene to ensure Democratic victories up and down the ballot in November.
Two Virginia candidates Sen.
@BernieSanders
campaigned for last night in Manassas won reelection to their respective seats. With 100% reporting in both races:
@delegateguzman
has been reelected in HD-31
@carterforva
has been reelected in HD-50
Medicaid Expansion in the Virginia House is a reality! This is why elections matter!
I am proud to be a member of the delegation that is responsible this momentous budget amendment.
I’m honored to have been entrusted by the voters of HD-31 to represent them once again.
We’re going to hold this seat, hold our majority, and deliver for Virginians across the Commonwealth. Thank you!!
Serving in the GA has been the honor of my life. I ask the 6k+ voters who supported me to back
@JeremyMcPike
in Nov. Thank you to everyone who believed in our campaign & to my family for all you have sacrificed so that I could fight for a more inclusive Virginia.
#SiSePuede
When I saw the news that a Democratic candidate for Congress was campaigning with the confederate era Virginia flag I was angry and stunned. How could someone who wants to represent us be so ignorant of our history?
Two days later- he still has not apologized.
I’m happy to welcome
@TerryMcAuliffe
to Todos Supermarket here in Prince William County.
We’re working hard to build an inclusive Virginia and a government that improves the lives of ALL Virginians, including the Latinx community.
Proud to announce that I will be the President of the Freshmen class! Special thanks to my colleagues for electing me as their President. I am honored by your support. As their President, I will be part of the Leadership Team for the Virginia House Democratic Caucus. THANK YOU!
🧵As a social worker & mom of 4, I will always fight to protect LGBTQ children from abuse. 🧵 to set the record straight on a misleading news piece from a Sinclair-owned affiliate that mischaracterized a pro-safety, anti-abuse bill I introduced in 2020 to protect LGBTQ youth. 1/
After reviewing yesterday's campaign finance reports, I have made the difficult decision to suspend our historic campaign. From the bottom of my heart, I am so profoundly grateful to all the people who believed in me and supported me. Full statement HERE:
"If my political future were the only thing at stake, I would roll the dice and hope for the best, as I think our campaign had a lot going for us and that there are many variables in a 7-person race. But the communities I represent need my voice in the GA”
I cannot thank my family, friends, volunteers, and supporters enough for all they have given to help bring this moment from a dream to a reality.
@SenSanders
Thank you for giving me the courage to run.
#ShesIn
#SwornIn
Thank you to all my union sisters and brothers for showing up and turning out the vote. Working people across Virginia are counting on us.
We have 3 days. Let’s win.
I’m grateful for Congresswoman
@GabbyGiffords
for her constant support since my first race and her tireless advocacy for sensible gun policy.
We can and must act on the gun violence epidemic. Our children deserve so much better.
Thank you for your endorsement, Elizabeth Warren! We will continue to work hard to keep the 31st blue and win the majority! In preparation for 2020, we must win November 5th.
Please help me in my re-election campaign:
When you are in public office, you have to be consistent because Virginians will hold you accountable. Gov.
@GlennYoungkin
’s executive orders are divisive and disappointing.
Gov.
@GlennYoungkin
set a unifying tone today & promised to be an advocate for those who didn’t vote for him. I hope he lives up to that promise, & I hope he will work with me to cut taxes for our veterans 65+ & to empower all parents to have a voice in our children’s education.
I literally have tears coming out of my eyes. This is the first time I've ever gotten a bilingual mailer addressed to my 20-year old. 4 years ago, I was told the Latinx community doesn't vote. (1/2)
When I first ran for office, my 9 year old son told me he feared we’d have to move back to Peru because Donald Trump didn’t like people who spoke Spanish.
Today, I’m running for Congress because I know Virginia is better than this.
UPDATE - 25 Republican governors issue a joint statement in support of Texas in its border dispute with the federal government, Vermont's governor was the lone exception.
Thank you to all those knocking doors with
@TerryMcAuliffe
and I on this beautiful Saturday afternoon!
We cannot take anything for granted this year. We need to knock every door, turn out every voter, and hold our trifecta in Richmond.
Just finished knocking on doors today! We left it all on the field! I am extremely thankful for my staff, my precinct captains and volunteers for everything you have done for me this cycle! Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow at the polls!
@VAHouseDems
Let’s
#KeepVABlue
We all owe a debt of gratitude to
@spanbergerva07
for her service in Congress — and since many of you have been asking I will have more to say on my plans soon!
“Virginia’s National Guard members are willing to uproot their lives at any moment ... they should not be asked to leave their jobs and families for a political stunt to advance Gov. Youngkin’s presidential ambitions.”
I’ve been fighting to raise the age from 14 to 16 that a juvenile can be trialed as an adult for 3 years! It passed out of subcommittee on a 7-0 vote! This will impact the lives of many Virginia youth. Special thanks to
@VaPSHS
@GovernorVA
@jonesjay
We did it
@VAHouseDems
!
This is what real leadership looks like! It is doing the work, the literal heavy lifting, whatever it takes to serve the people.
I have always been inspired by the sincerity, dedication and humility of the Castro brothers. My heart is with them and the people of Texas.
My brother
@JoaquinCastrotx
and I volunteered the San Antonio food bank today, one of many getting food and clean water to Texans in need.
In the past two days, we’ve raised $326,000 for
@FeedingTexas
! You can pitch in for more supplies here:
My name is Elizabeth Guzman. I came to America 25 years ago, a single mom with $300 to my name. But that didn't stop me from making history: defeating a 16 year incumbent and flipping a seat from Red to Blue in 2017.
Now, I'm running for Congress to protect our rights and fight
I want to thank
@JoeBiden
for his endorsement of my re-election.
We're working hard here in Virginia to keep up the progress we've made and deliver for working families. I'm honored to have President Biden's support.
Building back better starts in the states. Since flipping the legislature in 2019, Virginia Democrats have been a model of progress—including helping us vaccinate folks to beat the pandemic. To keep our progress, we must elect
@TerryMcAuliffe
and Democrats up and down the ballot.
My name is Elizabeth Guzman. I’m a Mom, immigrant, social worker, and union leader.
In 2017, I flipped my House seat Red to Blue and won re-election in a swing seat TWICE.
As a Delegate, I delivered on protecting abortion rights, expanding access to health care, and raising
HUGE NEWS: I’m proud to announce the endorsement of
@Virginia_AFLCIO
!
As a Delegate, I worked to repeal the Jim Crow-era prohibition on public employees’ collective bargaining rights.
As your next Congresswoman, I will always put Virginia’s working families first!
With Special Session ending at the height of Hispanic Heritage Month, I wanted to share with you that I decided to run to become the first woman and first Latinx Lieutenant Governor in VA. Let's make Virginia
#1
for workers so that everyone can find their American Dream.
For the last 6 years, I have taken on some of the toughest fights on behalf of women, working families, & communities of color.
That's why I'm READY and COMMITTED to continue fighting for my old (& new) constituents in the NEW Senate District 29.
Watch below to hear more ⬇️
Because Gov. Youngkin is a bully and I will always stand up to bullies. Because I saw students across Virginia willing to stand up and protest and fight for their peers. And I want all of Virginia’s LGBTQ kids to know that you are loved and Delegate Guzman has your back. 7/
When GOP says "school choice," they're talking about draining money from public schools. Let's fully fund our public schools by reducing caseloads for school counselors to 1:250, paying teachers more, more funding for special education, more preK funding, broadband access & more!
@guzman4virginia
I'm sure those in the "underserved" communities that you profess to care about are offended at your continued opposition to school choice options that would also provide nutritional, healthcare, & other wrap-around services that are so important to the success of these students.
ENDORSEMENT ALERT! I'm extremely honored to share this video with you today from our very own senator, Tim Kaine! He is a fierceless advocate for Virginians, and has been working tirelessly for us. . Thank you U.S. Senator Tim Kaine
#FlipVABlue
#AmericasDad
#ReElectGuzman
Still stunned by the decision yesterday. My team played by the rules of the recount from the court order but Yancey did not. It was unfair that we couldn’t contest ballots but they were allowed to.
We must learn Black history to know Virginia history.
Dr. William Ferguson “Fergie” Reid is the first Black legislator elected to the House since Reconstruction.
A civil rights activist, he registered Black voters when Virginia was disenfranchising them.
#BlackHistoryMonth
#BHM
The people’s champion knows a fighter when she sees one, and I’m determined to prove her right here in Virginia’s 7th.
I’m humbled, thank you
@SenLouiseLucas
!
🧵Our Democratic trifecta delivered big in these last two years, and I cannot be prouder to be a Democrat. We raised the minimum wage, guaranteed paid sick days to home health care workers, removed restrictions on abortion rights, and passed commonsense gun safety laws. 1/13
Thank you
@staceyabrams
for firing up Dems in the 31st this morning. It is always nice to see you! Thank for your inspiring women to be brave and fight for what is right! Thank you for fighting for voting rights! Your advocacy efforts are so much needed right now!
#BlueWave2019
I'm so proud to announce that President Obama has endorsed our campaign.
I'm honored to have his support as we continue fighting for a Virginia that is
#1
for working families. We have 10 days left, let's win this.
Some of the most important changes often start in state legislatures. That's why I'm proud to support these candidates for the Virginia state legislature. I hope you'll join me and the
@DLCC
in giving them your vote.
It is incredibly awful that this Governor would release these policies late on a Friday afternoon. Time & time again,
@GovernorVA
has targeted trans kids for political gain amongst the far right of his party. He is bullying our children for politics.
Moms from
@MomsDemand
in Fauquier County stopped by my office to discuss how we can keep our children safe. We need to start by banning military-style assault weapons!
THANK YOU! I could have not done this alone. My family who have been with me the entire time, my staff ,my field organizers, Darlene ,Lena, Saunders and Carlos. My GOTV station managers,volunteers, donors, elected officials and organizations that believed in me!
#TeamGuzman
😍
The ⏰ is running out. Virginia must codify abortion rights like our neighbor Maryland did 30 years ago.
@GlennYoungkin
& SCOTUS cannot be trusted to protect the right to an abortion. (1/2)
After knocking on doors all day, there is no better way to end this day than with these two. Their love and hugs give me the strength to continue this fight and hope about the future. The amount of sacrifices moms make to run for office are worth it because of them!
#proudmommy
I have spent my career fighting to support families and keep all children safe – as a social worker, mother to four children, and CASA child advocate. I will not let my record be distorted by anyone and I will always stand up to Republican attacks against our children. 8/8
Virginia is one of the most gerrymandered states in the country, and the 5th CD is case in point.
@DrCameronWebb
, I was proud to campaign for you and I hope you run again with a fairer map.
I am so proud that my legislation providing paid sick leave to home health care workers is now law.
Thank you to our Democratic majority,
@GovernorVA
,
@vapaidsickdays
, my sisters and brothers in the Labor movement, and all those who advocated for this for so long.
Filing my Certification of Candidate Qualifications for the NEW SD29! 🥳
This may be a NEW district, but I will still represent the same values (& ALL of my PWC precincts!) that got me elected for the last 6 years. To my new constituents, looking forward to earning your support!
Children are scared. Governor Youngkin and Republicans are putting LGBTQ kids at serious risk of harm and homelessness by encouraging schools to out children to their parents. 4/
Dominion's days of facing no consequences when telling Virginians one thing and Wall Street another are coming to an end. Read our statement from seven legislators about a troubling $3 BILLION discrepancy in the monopoly's plans for Virginians' money.
Gov.
@GlennYoungkin
set a unifying tone today & promised to be an advocate for those who didn’t vote for him. I hope he lives up to that promise, & I hope he will work with me to cut taxes for our veterans 65+ & to empower all parents to have a voice in our children’s education.
The news in VA this week has been heartbreaking & unacceptable. When a 6 year old child is able to find a gun and resort to violence in school, it's because we failed them. We should not want this in America for our children, teachers or support staff. We must
#EndGunViolenceNow
.
There are a lot of false statements being made about Delegate Tran's HB2491. I hope that this statement helps clear the air and shed some light on what the bill actually does.
Had the opportunity to meet with my shero
@SpeakerPelosi
this weekend. Thank you for the opportunity to do the 2018
#sotu
rebuttal and your friendship! A role model for many women in government!
I’m excited to announce the endorsement of
@Teamsters
Local 639!
Teamsters have a strong history of delivering for our district, securing raises and healthcare for 150 transit workers in PWC and Stafford following a strike last year, and I’m proud to have earned their support!
I hope that as the son of a Cuban immigrant AG
@JasonMiyaresVA
does not forget about people who look like us and continues the Southwood investigation.
Miyares fires 30 in AG's office, including the lawyer investigating dangerous conditions at an apartment complex in Richmond's largest Latino neighborhood via
@rtdnews
I am proud to announce the endorsement of
@DoloresHuerta
, the legendary labor leader, civil rights activist, and co-founder of the United Farm Workers:
“Seeing first-hand her fight for working Virginians, I know that Elizabeth's proven track record in the House of Delegates and
Thank you to everyone who gave your time and your money and your voices to our efforts. Bernie Sanders’ message of
#NotMeUs
inspired me to run for office. This campaign was never about me, it was always about us. Gracias y sí, se puede, para siempre y juntos.
(1/4) Republicans hired a young man to wait outside a volunteer event and follow me to my car for this video, and it's not the first time. These "trackers" are known to crash meet & greets inside supporters' private homes and shove cameras into candidates' faces at parades/
NEW VIDEO:
@Guzman4Virginia
dodged multiple questions about teaching critical race theory in schools.
Guzman and vulnerable House Dems need to stop ignoring concerned parents throughout Virginia and take a stand against the left’s radical push to politicize education.
The GA just passed a compromise bill to allow local govts. to give workers, including school staff, the freedom to collectively bargain. This is a historic first step for VA. I’m excited some public employees will finally have a seat at the table. This is the new Virginia Way.
I worked in Child Protective Services and know 1st-hand how often LGBTQ+ kids are subjected to physical & mental abuse simply because of who they are. Many LGBTQ+ youth are kicked out of the home & become homeless if they are outed to their parents. 2/