Another Democrat – Prince William County Supervisor Andrea Bailey – has thrown her hat in the ring for the VA07 Democratic nomination, joining Margaret Angela Franklin, former Del. Elizabeth Guzman, Del. Briana Sewell and former National Security Council official Eugene Vindman in the race to succeed Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA07), who is running for governor and not for reelection to this seat. See below for more from Bailey, who says, “I’m honored and humbled to have the endorsement of former Virginia governor Ralph Northam right out of the gate.”
I wanted you to be the first to know that after years of of service in championing progressive policies in Prince William County, I’m announcing my candidacy for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District!
As we begin this race, I’m honored and humbled to have the endorsement of former Virginia governor Ralph Northam right out of the gate. I’m thankful for Governor Northam’s support and for putting his faith in me to always do what is right for the 7th district.
You know me. All of my life I have been driven by a sense of service and my moral compass. As part of a military family, I’m a patriotic defender of American democracy and a pragmatic, no-nonsense Democrat. Please join me in my campaign powered by the people and for the people.
The primary election on June 18th will be here before you know it, and I need the help of supporters like you to get me across the finish line. The first 72 hours will be critical in showing our campaign is competitive.
I’m so excited for you to join me on this exciting journey. Many of you have been with me from the very beginning, and your support and dedication motivate me to take on the big challenges and make a real difference for working families.
Thanks for your support, and now is the time to GET THINGS DONE!
Andrea Bailey
Prince William County Supervisor Andrea Bailey Announces Run for 7th Congressional District
DUMFRIES, VA – Today, Andrea Bailey announced her candidacy for the 7th Congressional District. Bailey is a lifelong Democrat who is currently a Prince William County Supervisor. She also released an endorsement from former Virginia Governor, Ralph Northam.
“All of my life I have been driven by a sense of service and my moral compass. As part of a military family, I’m a patriotic defender of American democracy. I’m honored to be endorsed by the former Governor who shares in my vision, and my campaign will be powered by the people and focused on the people,” said Bailey.
“I am a pragmatic no nonsense Democrat who will work to restore confidence in Congress. While I will always stand by my core beliefs and principles, I believe in compromise to get things done. There is far too much fighting and not enough talking in our current Congress.”
Prior to announcing her run for Congress, Bailey has been instrumental in championing progressive policies in Prince William County including securing funds to build Prince William County’s first Crisis Receiving Center for mental health, passing Prince William County’s first Collective Bargaining Ordinance, and prioritizing affordable and workforce housing.
“I want to bring my skills, experience, and success representing constituents in Virginia’s 2nd largest county to the federal level. As your next Congresswoman for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District, I will continue to be a progressive champion of working families and fight for access to affordable healthcare, end the stigmatization of mental health struggles, and ensure that our teachers get the resources they need so every child receives a quality education,” said Bailey.
“I am honored to endorse my friend, Supervisor Andrea Bailey, for Congress. Her unwavering dedication to serving her community and her proven ability to collaborate across the aisle make her the ideal person to represent District 7 in Congress.” – Fmr. Governor Ralph Northam
ABOUT ANDREA BAILEY
Andrea Bailey is serving her second term as the Potomac District Supervisor. She is passionate about public service and serves on the Potomac Rappahannock Transportation Council, an At-Large member of the Virginia Railway Express, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Government Executive Board, the Treasurer of the Northern Virginia Regional Council, and as an Executive Board member on the Virginia Association of Counties and Vice-Chair of the Health and Human Services Committee, Transportation Committee, and Education Committee. She is also an inaugural graduate and Executive Advisor to the Jimmy and Rosalyn Carter Political Leadership Board at George Mason University for the Conflict Resolution Cohort.
Andrea Bailey is the appointed champion for the county’s behavior health services Crisis Receiving Center, as well as the community’s homeless shelters. She is an active member of the executive board of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington in Prince William County and a lifetime member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She is a charter member for the Prince William County National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc.; a former member of the National Association of Professional Women, of which she was given the Who’s Who award of Professional Women; and a past Executive Committee member for the Prince William County NAACP. She is certified by the Virginia Association of Counties as a Certified County Supervisor and was recently awarded the “Women in Achievement” award from the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Gainesville/Manassas Alumni Chapter, 1st Orchid Community Service Award, Top Ladies of Distinction, Prince William County Stafford County, Va. Chapter.
Andrea Bailey was a military spouse for 23 years, a leader and teacher at First Mt. Zion Baptist Church since 2002, a corporate leader for 20 years, a small business owner for more than 10 years, a strong civic leader focusing on voter registration and political engagement, and is a proud caregiver for her mother.
Andrea Bailey has a Master of Science degree in Human Resource Management and Development from National-Louis University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Media Studies from Webster University.
More information on Andrea Bailey can be found at andreabaileyforcongress.com
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