Speaker of the House of Delegates Eileen Filler-Corn announced Monday that she is supporting Mark Herring for attorney general as he seeks a third consecutive term.
“Mark Herring has been a leader on the issues that matter most,” said Eileen Filler-Corn, Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates. “Whether its fighting to expand health care access, protecting seniors from fraud, working to reduce gun violence, or working to combat sexual violence on college campuses – we can always count on Mark Herring to stand up and fight for what is right. As someone who has worked closely with him throughout my tenure in the House of Delegates, I am proud to endorse his reelection effort.”
“Speaker Filler-Corn has been a champion for small business owners, criminal justice reform, and strengthening Affordable Care Act protections, and I’m honored to have her support,” said Attorney General Mark Herring. “With the Speaker as a partner in the General Assembly, we’ll continue to tackle the most pressing issues facing communities throughout the Commonwealth, and continue our work to expand justice, equality, and opportunity for all Virginians.”
Herring is running against a member of Filler-Corn’s House caucus, Delegate Jay Jones, for the Democratic nomination. While Herring has secured the support of House leadership, Jones recently announced the endorsement of Governor Ralph Northam.
Democrats will choose their nominee in the June 8 primary election.
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