Wednesday, October 14, 2015

The fight for the 13th district


If you're reading this, then chances are you're either already a Democrat, or you have liberal Democratic values. 

And while your eyes may be glazing over from the sheer volume of phone calls, doorbell rings, Facebook ads and commercials you're seeing about the upcoming Election Day on November 3, let's take a minute to talk about the Virginia's 13th district in the House of Delegates.

The long time incumbent for the seat is Delegate Bob Marshall. 




While that name may not bear any meaning for you, let's take a look at some of what he's done in his time as delegate:
The list goes on and on. 

But with a figure in the House of Delegates so firmly planted in the Stone Age, it's imperative now more than ever before to go out and support the Democratic challenger for Marshall's seat - Don Shaw.


Don Shaw has been a big supporter of the Prince William County Young Democrats. As a candidate, he better represents the 13th district; he is an Army and Air Force veteran, his wife has worked hard under the Obama administration, he has a daughter with a disability, and a son in the LGBT community (who is also a member of our Young Democrats group). 

Here is a statement Shaw wrote for us about himself as a candidate:

I am  a candidate for House of Delegates, Dirstict 13th and Gainesville resident. Over the course of my career, I earned a Bachelors degree in Russian and Political Science, a Master of Public Administration degree from Troy University, and a Master of Science in Information Management from Syracuse University.   
I am running because I am passionate about good government and effective governance, and I believe we must hold our elected officials accountable to their constituents, not special interests or their own personal, ideological agendas. This county needs effective solutions to transportation, our veterans need to be taken care of and our schools need the funding and teachers our children deserve. 

The Prince William County Young Democrats will be hosting a Day of Action in Manassas on October 25 for Shaw (as well as Jill McCabe and Ryan Sawyers) and we need your help. 

This isn't just another political race. 

This is the chance to make a huge step towards progress and equality, and to elect a representative that cares for all of the people in the 13th district. 


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