Received this e-mail today from Democracy for America:
In 2009, Democrats didn't run on progressive values, and lost crucial statewide races in Virginia and New Jersey. It was an early warning sign of much bigger losses to come.
Here in 2017, we have a crucial opportunity to elect a bold progressive in a major race in Virginia, build momentum for next year's must-win midterm elections -- and help build a more reflective democracy in the process.
Justin Fairfax is the progressive champion running to be the next Lieutenant Governor of Virginia. This office is not just a stepping stone to the governor's office itself -- it's also crucial in breaking ties in the Virginia State Senate, which is very closely divided between Republicans and Democrats.
If elected, Justin Fairfax would also be just the second Black man elected to statewide office in Virginia. The first was L. Douglas Wilder, who was elected Lieutenant Governor in 1985 -- and was elected the nation's first Black governor since Reconstruction in 1989.
Democracy for America is endorsing Justin Fairfax as our first of what will be a larger slate of progressives running in this key swing state. Can you help him win? Chip in $3 or more to support Justin Fairfax to be Virginia's next Lieutenant Governor!
Virginia is going to be a critical battleground this year in the fight against Trump's Republican Party -- and for a more progressive Democratic Party.
After Republicans won in 2009, Virginia saw a series of bills become law that attacked women's right to an abortion, blocked Medicaid expansion, and more. We need to prevent that from happening again.
Justin Fairfax is running to help create and protect higher-paying jobs and economic security and opportunity for all Virginians. He will work with progressives to restructure student loan debt to lower the burden on families, reform our juvenile justice system, expand access to healthcare, and defend our constitutional rights.
Along with our forthcoming endorsements for Virginia's House of Delegates, Justin Fairfax will help lead a progressive resistance at the ballot box this fall. But he needs DFA members to help build his campaign.
Will you support DFA-endorsed Justin Fairfax in this crucial race this November? Chip in $3 or more to elect him as Virginia's next Lieutenant Governor!
Thank you for stepping up for this bold progressive.
- Jim
Jim Dean, Chair
Democracy for America
Click here to donate to Fairfax’s campaign.