Senator Dave Marsden and Delegate Joshua Cole join the growing list of Northern Virginia elected officials supporting Aaron Rouse
Senator Aaron Rouse has announced the endorsement of two prominent state legislators—Senator Dave Marsden and Delegate Joshua Cole—in his campaign for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia. These endorsements underscore Rouse’s proven leadership at both the local and state level, as well as his vision to move Virginia forward.
As Lieutenant Governor, Aaron will bring new priorities and new leadership to Virginia, working to deliver on what matters to Virginians right now. These endorsements highlight the growing momentum of Sen. Rouse’s campaign for Lieutenant Governor, especially in Northern Virginia.
Senator Dave Marsden endorsed Senator Rouse with the following statement: “With chaos coming out of Washington that’s putting our region at risk, we need strong leaders who know how to stand up and get things done. That’s why I’m endorsing Aaron Rouse for Lieutenant Governor. I’ve seen first-hand that Aaron never backs away from a tough fight, and he has both the track record and new vision we need to lead us forward.”
Delegate Joshua Cole stated: “I’m supporting Aaron Rouse for Lieutenant Governor because he’s the leader we need right now. Donald Trump and Elon Musk are turning Virginians lives upside down, and I know Aaron has the vision and leadership to go toe-to-toe and deliver for our state. From City Council to Senate, I’ve watched Aaron get the job done, and he’ll do it again as Lieutenant Governor.”
In response to the endorsements, Senator Aaron Rouse said: “I am honored to have the support of two outstanding leaders, Senator Dave Marsden and Delegate Joshua Cole. Senator Marsden has always been a steady, pragmatic leader who gets things done for Fairfax County and the Commonwealth. I’ve leaned on his counsel since I’ve joined the Senate, and his endorsement reinforces my commitment to tackling the issues that matter most to our communities. Delegate Joshua Cole’s unwavering focus on fighting for Virginians, especially his work on behalf of Fredericksburg-area families, inspires me. He’s been a tireless advocate for affordable housing, jobs, public education, and transportation, and I look forward to continuing our work together to deliver bold solutions for Virginia.”
Senator Rouse continued, “As Lieutenant Governor, I’ll work tirelessly to ensure our Commonwealth remains a place where every person has the opportunity to thrive, no matter what challenges we face coming from the federal level.”
Senator Marsden and Delegate Cole join more than a dozen current and former General Assembly colleagues who have endorsed Aaron Rouse for Lieutenant Governor, which include:
- Senate President Pro Tempore Louise Lucas, Portsmouth and Chesapeake
- Senate Democratic Caucus Chair Mamie Locke, Hampton and Newport News
- Senator Angelia Williams Graves, Norfolk
- Senator Lashresce Aird, Petersburg
- 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 Nancy Guy, Virginia Beach
- Former Delegate Bobby Mathieson, Virginia Beach
For press inquiries, contact [email protected] or 757.632.1465.
