Missy Cotter Smasal
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Mom, Navy veteran, and former small business owner. Running for Congress in #VA02 . I'll always stand up for Coastal Virginia families and veterans.
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As a Navy veteran, mom, and former small business owner, I'm running for Congress to fight for one team: Coastal Virginia. Check out our first TV ad:
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Nothing like starting the day with a run on the boardwalk with
@BetoORourke
. We talked about our shared concern for the environment, education, and economy, and how we need leaders focused on a better future. Of course, No run is complete without chatting about favorite runs 👟
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The support from the people of District 8 has been incredible, and we are beyond thrilled that our own Mark Ruffalo, who grew up in Virginia Beach, took the time despite a cold, to support my campaign for State Senate!
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Using Arlington National Cemetery as a photo op is not only disrespectful but also illegal and deeply selfish. Our fallen heroes deserve our solemn respect, not to be used for personal gain. Leadership is about honor, not exploitation. We owe it to those who made the ultimate
And there you go. Donald Trump is using footage and photos his campaign took at Arlington National Cemetary for political purposes -- against the rules and laws that govern this hallowed ground. Arlington officials tried to stop him from politicizing the cemetery, and Trump staff
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I’m running for office because as a Navy vet, a former small business owner, and mom, I know Coastal VA’s values and will fight for our families in Congress.
Will you join us? ➡️
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The Vote Vets “Veterans Vote Blue” Bus Tour rolled through Virginia Beach today! Thanks to the organizers and all of the veterans and military families who are ready for a new majority in Congress that will actually honor our debt to those who’ve served. The fight to win the
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The shooting today in our home of Virginia Beach was the 150th mass shooting this year. Our current state senator is calling for thoughts and prayers while he has failed to take any action to prevent gun violence in his six years in Richmond.
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Thank you to all the voters, volunteers, and donors who have put their faith in me. I'll always have your back.
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Jen Kiggans welcomed convicted felon Donald Trump to our district last week. Her loyalty is with Trump and she can not be trusted to protect our freedoms.
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We are pleased to announce the grand opening of our campaign office! Thanks to this great crew who joined us to celebrate at our new HQ. Special thanks to
@BobbyScott
@DelegateFowler
@general_ben
for your gracious support.
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Coastal Virginians believe in law and order, but Jen Kiggans supports convicted felons. Her extremism has no place in Virginia.
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In this article, my opponent admits to selling guns out of his home, defends shutting down the special session, and refuses to acknowledge that his constituents care about preventing gun violence. Read more here:
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Our campaign is focused on what CAN be done to prevent gun violence and save lives. And that’s the focus of our campaign’s new TV ad, which just launched yesterday.
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🧡 We Wear Orange to honor victims and survivors of gun violence and to call attention to our nation’s gun violence crisis. As a candidate for Congress I'm committed to enacting common sense gun safety measures to protect our communities from gun violence.
#WearOrange
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Thanks to Democrats in Congress, insulin is now capped at $35 a month.
But Republicans want to repeal the insulin cap and raise prices for millions of Americans.
Flipping the House isn't about petty politics. It's about stopping Republicans from dragging us backwards.
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The
@DCCC
has added OUR campaign to their coveted Red to Blue program. Our strong, people-powered team garnered National attention because we have what it takes to defeat Jen Kiggans.
Winning VA-02 is the first step to a Democratic House majority in 2024. Let's do this!
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Northampton Democrats are fired up! What a great night on the Shore.
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Happy office opening Chesapeake! Great to celebrate with you 🙌
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We officially have the endorsement of the entire 2008 Presidential ticket. Thank you, Vice President
@JoeBiden
for your support to our campaign!
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Thank you
@ElaineLuriaVA
for stopping by Green Run to greet voters! Polls are open today until 7:00PM don’t miss your chance to have your voice heard.
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We brought our future voters to the polls. Get out and vote!
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#WearOrange
Today I’m thankful for all the advocates who stand against gun violence, including our VB Leads Susan and Pat, and especially thankful for
@shannonrwatts
for her vision and leadership 🙌 🧡
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As a former Surface Warfare Officer in the U.S. Navy, I know teamwork is critical to mission success. Today, it’s an honor to introduce our team: a broad coalition of more than 30 state and local elected officials and community leaders
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Leadership, grace, grit, historic accomplishment. President
@JoeBiden
's dedicated service to our country is unparalleled. Our family will always be proud of the scrappy kid from Scranton who led our nation and protected our Democracy. ☘️ Always Scranton Strong.
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Virginia Beach Democrats are fired up to win back VA-02. Thanks to the committee for organizing a great breakfast to speak with volunteers and voters!
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I’m supporting a strong leader, I’m voting for big ideas, and I endorse Elizabeth Warren for President.
@Virginia4Warren
@ewarren
@TeamWarren
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Kate has been a friend of mine for years and I’ve been inspired by her courage and advocacy. She works to reduce gun violence, so other families won’t experience the tragedy that she did. Here is her story:
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Four years after our Supreme Court struck down all state bans on same-sex marriage, we still have so much work to do to ensure basic equality and safety in the LGBTQ community. That's why I am proud to receive the endorsement of the
@HRC
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The people in this video are my reasons for running. Check out our launch video and join our team:
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Thanks
@VoteVets
for your endorsement and your tireless work in support of veterans and military families 🇺🇸
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Today, Congresswoman
@GabbyGiffords
joined our canvass launch to fight with us for a better, safer future. That future is possible if we work hard for it, and it starts by electing gun violence prevention advocates this November 5th.
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I stand with our President’s decision to support
@VP
Kamala Harris as our Democratic nominee to defend our Democracy. We must unite behind her as our choice to defeat the extreme MAGA agenda this November.
My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term. My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best
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Coastal Virginians deserve a representative focused on a strong economy, protecting women’s rights, and safer communities.
What an honor to have the support of
@SpanbergerVA07
,
@JenniferWexton
, and
@JennMcClellanVA
.
Let’s go team!
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After weeks of dysfunction, Kiggans chose extremism over cooperation. She embraced a Speaker who is an election denier who wants to ban abortion with no exceptions. Coastal Virginia will reject this extremism.
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Thank you
@TimKaine
for coming down to Hampton Roads. I’m honored to share the ticket with you and defend our democracy together this November!
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Virginia Veterans and Military Families are fired up to defeat the extreme MAGA agenda. Thanks to
@vademocrats
, Delegate
@MikeFeggans
, and Secretary
@AnneHolton
for a great event.
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Jen Kiggans stands with Trump and against us.
Trump disrespects our military, mocks Veterans, and spits on the graves of our war dead.
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Coastal Virginias deserve a strong, diverse coalition that can flip VA-02 blue.
We’re building that coalition – and the entire Democratic Virginia Congressional Delegation has endorsed my campaign.
Together, we can win this. Join our team:
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Jen Kiggans continues to choose Trump and MAGA extremism over Coastal Virginians. Donald Trump continuously disrespects our military, puts national security at risk, and endangers our NATO allies. Endorsing Trump is irresponsible and emblematic of Kiggans lack of leadership.
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This past week, Coastal Virginians sent a clear and resounding message: We reject Jen Kiggans and her MAGA extremism in Congress.
As the democratic nominee for VA-02, I will always defend democracy and reject extremism. I’m proud of the strong team we’ve built here in Coastal
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Congresswoman
@SpanbergerVA07
is a dedicated public servant and steadfast defender of Virginia's values. It is an honor to have her support and endorsement of our campaign. Are you with us?
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Thanks to all your support, our campaign is officially on the airwaves! Check out our new ad here:
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I’m proud of our issue-based campaign. Even on Halloween week, you won’t find scary voices or petty politics in our commercials. Just a direct conversation about how we create a better future together. I hope to earn your vote on November 5th.
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Law and Order. We don’t support criminals in VA-02. PS - Jen, your authoritarianism is showing with your “once and for all” statements.
Today’s verdict is not about justice; it’s about revenge. Democrats’ continued attempts to discredit and silence their opponents is shameful. The American people have a sacred right to a fair and unbiased justice system; unfortunately, days like today make that ideal hard to
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Coastal Virginia and
@raphaelwarnock
are standing up for our values! I was thrilled to join
@BobbyScott
,
@SenLouiseLucas
@AlexAskew757
,
@MikeFeggans
, and
@RepSpanberger
at the Blue Commonwealth Dinner.
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Kiggans has only delivered chaos and frustration for Coastal Virginia. VA-02 is ready for new Congresswoman.
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@RepTroyNehls
: 'I had many people reach out to me via text message & say, 'What the hell are you guys doing up there?'.. We're not acting like we're in the majority'
@RepJenKiggans
in swing district: "It's frustrating for people like me"
@HouseGOP
CHAOS
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The
@dccc
knows what Coastal Virginians know:
Jen Kiggans has abandoned our community.
She's consistently voted with her extremist party bosses against veterans, servicemembers, and the coastal Virginia families she was elected to represent.
It's time to kick out Kiggans.
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Jen Kiggans pretends to be a moderate but has a history of scrubbing extreme anti-abortion views from her website after primaries. You can't have it both ways, you're either pro-choice or anti-choice. We can't trust her to have the courage of her convictions either way.
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It’s time to take a stand for public safety and vote him out of office this November.
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Jen Kiggans once again put party politics ahead of our servicemembers here in VA-02. Kiggans is silently standing by Trump as he threatens global security & encourages Russia to “do whatever the hell they want” in attacking a NATO country that didn’t pay enough for defense.
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As the only pro-choice Navy veteran in this race, I’m committed to protecting and defending the rights and values of Coastal Virginians.
Make your voice heard & cast your ballot for Team Missy on or before June 18th!
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Thank you
@SpanbergerForVA
for your support of this campaign for Congress! Congresswoman Spanberger is a strong and principled leader in Virginia and I'm proud to have her support in this battleground election.
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I joined the Navy because I wanted to serve my country, not myself. VA veterans and families deserve someone who will stand up for them, and Jen Kiggans has made it clear she won’t. I’ve been called to serve again, and I hope you’ll join our team.
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After Kiggans' 12 months on the job, none of her sponsored bills became law - and only one even left the House. Coastal VA deserves meaningful legislation to help our veterans and military families. Help us
#KickOutKiggans
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Coastal Virginians know that Missy is THE candidate they can trust to protect and defend reproductive freedom! Missy will be tireless in advocating for reproductive rights. Thank you Mindi for standing up for reproductive freedom and being on
#TeamMissy
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Yesterday was National Women's Equality Day! We celebrate our progress toward a more equal society, and affirm our commitment to advancing women's rights. Families, communities, and our country thrive when women have greater opportunities and success.
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Election Day is just 100 days away! Join Team Missy’s 100-day challenge:
- Will you knock on 100 doors?
- Will you make 100 phone calls?
- Will you donate $100?
- Will you send 100 postcards?
Together, let’s put in the work to protect reproductive rights, safeguard voting
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I’m honored to have the support and endorsement of Congresswoman
@JennMcClellanVA
! She is true champion for reproductive freedom, voting rights & protecting our environment! Join our team:
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Email Virginia Beach City Council today to let them know you support gun violence prevention and that you expect your city to follow the law. Don't let the extremists be the only voices they hear... CityCouncil
@vbgov
.com
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Thank you
@GIFFORDS_org
for your support in this critical election! I am proud to stand alongside
@GIFFORDS_org
as we fight to reduce gun violence and make our neighborhoods and communities safer.
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Thrilled at the turnout for the local VBDC Volunteer Meeting! And so amazing to have
@SpanbergerForVa
&
@FirstLadyVA
join us for this great turnout!
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Rather than delivering results for the people of
#VA02
Kiggans is focused on campaigning on Trump’s behalf in
#VA05
. Just another example of how Kiggans would rather do Trump's bidding than actually deliver results for Coastal Virginia.
Statement from Jen Kiggans on the fundraiser she’s attending for John McGuire—who’s attempting to primary Bob Good.
“In a world that grows more dangerous by the day, we need Members of Congress who will prioritize the safety and security of our great nation. Currently, less than
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Great day knocking on doors with
@mikefeggans
! Michael is an Air Force veteran who’s focused on a better Virginia Beach. I’m all in!
A little rain won't deter two
#vets
from meeting voters in the Timberlake area of
#HD97
!
Thanks to our future
#CD2
nominee
@missycottersmas
for joining me.
The themes we heard on the doors ranged from reproductive freedom concerns & lack of mass transit options.
#AimHighVB
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I just got back from knocking doors only to realize that I knocked for longer than the General Assembly debated gun violence prevention legislation.
#GVPsession
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In fact, he is an extremist about weapons, having voted for a dangerous “bazooka” bill. He is a registered gun dealer and sells them out of his home. While he dithers, refusing to legislate, and profits by selling guns, peoples lives are at risk.
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Jim Jordan is the best Jen Kiggans and her teammates have to offer? He’s an election-denying, right-wing extremist who tried to overturn the presidential election and is a MAGA superstar. Yet Kiggans STILL hasn’t said she won’t vote for him.
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After serving as a Naval Officer, my husband and I made a home here and have raised 2 great kids. I owned a local small business for over a decade, and now run a nonprofit that honors servicewomen.
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Thank you
@ce4america
for your endorsement! 🌿 Investing in clean energy and the growing green energy sector in Coastal Virginia will help protect our homes and businesses and help grow our economy.
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10 more days!! Make sure to vote for the great Democrats running for office in Hampton Roads
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This election is about restoring competency in Congress, fighting for our military families and veterans, and delivering for the people of Coastal Virginia.
I’m proud to have my friend Congresswoman
@JennMcClellanVA
in this fight with me. Make your voice heard by casting your
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I am thankful to have the support of the New Democrat Coalition!
@VoteNewDems
We must prioritize growing the middle class, fighting for access to health care, and protecting our national security. Achieving these goals and making real progress for Virginian families requires
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I am thrilled to announce that I will be joining Jamie Raskin and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee as an official Democracy Summer partner! We will be educating and training a new generation of political activists, community organizers, and visionary leaders!
If
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First, Jen Kiggans she said election denier Marjorie Taylor Greene was her “teammate.”
Then, she embraced Mike Johnson, an anti-choice extremist who calls for a national abortion ban.
Now, she’s endorsed Donald Trump.
Jen Kiggans will always fall in line with MAGA. She has
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Thank you
@MikeFeggans
for helping Team Missy kick off the early voting period! You can cast your ballot for Missy early and in-person at your local county registrar’s office between now and June 15th!
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What a beautiful Election Day! Thank you to all the
#TeamMissy
volunteers enjoying the sunshine and greeting voters across
#VA02
!
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I am a Navy Veteran, former small business owner, and proud Coastal Virginian running to represent our values in Congress.
Grateful for the opportunity to share our mission with
@juliemason
!
Take a listen 👇
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My opponent voted to adjourn the Gun Violence Prevention special session in less than 90 minutes. We’re done with the complacency - it’s time to vote him out. Today, we are knocking doors and talking to voters about why we’re focused on action.
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The
@dccc
just added our campaign to their Red to Blue list - naming us one of the 17 most competitive races in the country.
We're ready for the tough race ahead, but we need your help. Can you chip in to flip VA-02 blue?
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Thank you Congresswoman
@SpanbergerForVA
for your support and endorsement. Virginia is lucky to have your strength, leadership, and vision.
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In less than two hours, Republican lawmakers shirked all responsibility and failed to take any action to prevent gun violence.
Bill DeSteph used his time to propose legislation that would create a license plate acknowledging the Virginia Beach shooting.
A license plate.
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🚨Attention VA-02!🚨
Today is Primary Election Day!
Don't forget to cast your ballot TODAY from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. To find your polling location visit
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The worst of Washington pay to play. Jen Kiggans puts her wealthy donors before the people of Coastal Virginia.
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Thank you Karen for bravely sharing your story. If elected, I promise to work with people like Karen to reduce gun violence. Virginians want action to prevent gun violence, we want universal background checks and red flag laws.
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Today, this man is voting for the first time after getting his rights restored thanks to Governor Northam. There are still 20 minutes left to vote so please stay in line!! Every vote counts. Elections have consequences. Make your voice heard today.
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Thank you to all of our voters, volunteers, supporters, and donors who helped us deliver a commanding win on Tuesday night. Together we'll continue our fight to protect to our rights, freedoms, and our Democracy. This is truly the most important election of our lifetimes. I
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Jen Kiggans continues to value her party above the interests of Hampton Roads.
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Thank you State Senator
@RussetPerry
for supporting our team as we fight to take back VA-02!
@RussetPerry
's election in 2023 was critical to securing reproductive freedoms here in Virginia, and I am proud to have her support.
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Incredibly proud to share that Congressman
@RepDonBeyer
has endorsed my campaign for Congress! Thank you Congressman
@RepDonBeyer
for your support and for your years of service to our Commonwealth
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In Congress, I will always protect Coastal VA’s values, not political extremism. We have a chance to flip VA-02, but I need your help. Are you with me?
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Americans should not have to live with the constant threat of gun violence. Yesterday’s tragic shooting in Pennsylvania is more evidence of why weapons of war have no place in our communities. No family should have a loved one so viciously taken from them. Americans should be
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The world needs American Leadership, but House Republicans only offer chaos. Jen Kiggans and her colleagues have left us without a Speaker for WEEKS – while military families here in Virginia feel the immediate impact of the conflict in the Middle East.
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I’m proud to announce that some of Virginia’s strongest leaders have joined our team, and have endorsed my campaign for Congress! Will you join them in supporting my race? Together we can take back
#VA02
➡️
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