Senator Tim Kaine Endorses Democratic Candidate Matt de Ferranti for County Board
Senator Kaine joins Governor Terry McAuliffe and Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax as some of the state politicians who have endorsed de Ferranti
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ARLINGTON, VA – Senator Tim Kaine has endorsed Democratic nominee Matt de Ferranti for the Arlington County Board, joining Governor Terry McAuliffe and Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax as some of the state politicians who have endorsed de Ferranti’s campaign.
“Matt de Ferranti shares my commitment to a Virginia and Arlington that work for all,” said Kaine. “He will bring new vision and leadership by focusing on economic growth, schools, and smart investments for Arlington’s future.”
Of the endorsement, de Ferranti said, “Tim Kaine is an exceptional leader. His leadership on education, clean energy, health care, and economic growth have made him a trusted voice on progressive values here in the commonwealth. I am honored to have his support.”
Tim Kaine has served as the junior Senator of Virginia since 2013, and was Hillary Clinton’s vice-presidential running mate in the 2016 presidential election. He is currently running against Republican nominee Corey Stewart in the 2018 Senate election. For more information on Senator Kaine, click here.
Ahead of the November 6, 2018 general election, Matt de Ferranti has earned the support of numerous government officials including: Senator Adam Ebbin, Senator Janet Howell, Delegate Rip Sullivan, Delegate Mark Levine and Delegate Alfonso Lopez; County Board Chair Katie Cristol and County Board member Erik Gutshall; School Board Members Reid Goldstein, Tannia Talento, Monique O’Grady, Nancy Van Doren and Barbara Kanninen; Clerk of the Court Paul Ferguson, Commissioner of Revenue Ingrid Morroy, and Sheriff Beth Arthur; and several organizational endorsements including Indivisible Arlington, the Arlington Action Group, the Arlington Education Association, and Our Revolution Arlington. Former elected officials Mary Margaret Whipple, Bob Brink, Jay Fisette, John Milliken and Mary Hynes have also endorsed Matt’s campaign.
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