With Growing Momentum, Aaron Rouse Gains Strong Support from Mayors Across the Commonwealth
A growing coalition of mayors from across Virginia has endorsed Aaron Rouse for Lieutenant Governor, citing his strong record of leadership in the Senate, community service, and state and local government experience. With momentum building behind his campaign, Rouse continues to gain broad support across the Commonwealth, receiving more endorsements from mayors than any other candidate in the Lieutenant Governor race.
The endorsements come from a diverse group of mayors representing various regions and communities throughout Virginia. Some of the key endorsements include:
- Mayor Kenny Alexander, Norfolk
- Mayor Juandiego Wade, Charlottesville
- Mayor Deanna Reed, Harrisonburg
- Mayor Sherman Lea, Roanoke
- Mayor Leslie Hager-Smith, Blacksburg
- Mayor Michelle Davis Younger, Manassas City
- Mayor Samuel Parham, Petersburg
- Mayor David Smith, Winchester
- Mayor David Horton, Radford
- Mayor Carolyn Carey, Emporia
- Mayor Angela McPhaul, Waverly
- Mayor-elect Jimmy Gray, Hampton
Norfolk Mayor Kenny Alexander endorsed Senate Rouse, stating: “When the stakes are high and the moment demands results, Aaron Rouse is the leader I trust to deliver—whether it’s safeguarding voting rights or driving economic growth. I’m proud to endorse Aaron as Virginia’s next Lieutenant Governor because he understands our communities and has a proven record of getting things done.”
Harrisonburg Mayor Deanna Reed stated: “Virginia needs leaders who understand what all corners of the Commonwealth need, and who can deliver for every region. Whether it’s defending our rights or investing in local communities, Aaron has been an effective leader who gets things done on the biggest stages. That’s why I’m endorsing Aaron Rouse for Lieutenant Governor — because he’ll leave no Virginian behind.”
Senator Aaron Rouse expressed his gratitude for the endorsements, saying: “I am truly honored and grateful to have the support of these visionary Mayors from every corner of our commonwealth. Their trust in my ability to deliver results for all Virginians fuels my commitment to building a stronger Commonwealth. Together, we will work to protect our rights, invest in our communities, and ensure that no Virginian is left behind. I am ready to lead, and I thank these mayors for their endorsement and partnership in this journey.”
They join a broad and growing coalition of support for Aaron Rouse for Lieutenant Governor who has already endorsed Senator Rouse’s candidacy:
- Senate President Pro Tempore Louise Lucas
- Senate Democratic Caucus Chair Mamie Locke
- Senator Angelia Williams Graves, Norfolk
- Former Senate Majority Leader Dick Saslaw
- Delegate Alex Askew, Virginia Beach and Norfolk
- Delegate Candi King, Prince William County
- Delegate Bonita Anthony, Norfolk
- Delegate Cliff Hayes, Chesapeake
- Delegate Michael Feggans, Virginia Beach
- Delegate Nadarius Clark, Suffolk
- Delegate Phil Hernandez, Norfolk
- Delegate Delores McQuinn, Henrico County
- Former Senator Lionell Spruill, Chesapeake
- Former Delegate Kathleen Murphy, Fairfax and Loudoun Counties
- Former Delegate Nancy Guy, Virginia Beach
- Mayor Sherman Lea, Roanoke
- Mayor Leslie Hager-Smith, Blacksburg
- Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger, Manassas City
- Vice Mayor Trish White-Boyd, Roanoke
- Vice Mayor Jimmy Gray, Hampton
- Vice Mayor Lisa Lucas-Burke, Portsmouth
- Vice Mayor Lue Ward, Jr., Suffolk
- Vice Mayor Michael Sutphin, Blacksburg
- Supervisor Rodney Lusk, Fairfax County
- Supervisor Mary Biggs, Montgomery County
- Supervisor Sara Bohn, Montgomery County
- Supervisor Walter Alcorn, Fairfax County
- Supervisor Kristen Umstattd, Loudoun County
- Councilman Worth Remick, Virginia Beach
- Councilwoman Jennifer Rouse, Virginia Beach
- Councilwoman Dr. Amelia Ross-Hammond, Virginia Beach
- Councilman Joashua Schulman, Virginia Beach
- Councilwoman Andria McClellan, Norfolk
- Councilman John E. “JP” Paige, Norfolk
- Councilwoman Danica Royster, Norfolk
- Councilman Vernon Tillage, Jr., Portsmouth
- Councilwoman Jessie Foster, Radford
- Councilwoman Courtney Doyle, Norfolk
- Councilman Steve Brown, Hampton
- Councilwoman Selonia Miles, Dumfries
- Councilwoman Susan Mattingly, Blacksburg
- Councilman Liam Watson, Blacksburg
- Councilman David “Hutch” Hutcheson, Virginia Beach
- Councilwoman Ella Ward, Chesapeake
- Sheriff Stacey Kincaid, Fairfax County
- Sheriff Joe Baron, Norfolk
- Sheriff Michael Moore, Portsmouth
- Commissioner of Revenue Phil Kellam, Virginia Beach
- Commonwealth’s Attorney Anton Bell, Hampton
- Commonwealth’s Attorney Ramin Fatehi, Norfolk
- Councilwoman Valerie Butler, Smithfield
- Councilwoman Tina Vick, Newport News
- Councilman John Eley, Newport News
- Councilman Jason Graham, Fredericksburg
- School Board Member Derek Roundtree, Montgomery County
- School Board Member Tiffany Moore-Buffaloe, Norfolk
- Clerk of Court Angela Reason, Newport News
- School Board Chair Dr. Richard Mason, Hampton
- School Board Member Ann Cherry, Hampton
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