BlueVirginia: VA Senate and House Democrats Hold “Crossover” Priorities Press Conference
Today, Senate Caucus Chair Mamie Locke, Senator Aaron Rouse, House Democratic Caucus Chair Charniele Herring, and Delegate Shelly Simonds held a joint press conference to highlight their shared priorities following Crossover last week. Headed into Session, the caucuses shared their joint “Vision for Virginia” – a series of shared values, focused on creating an economy that works […]
Richmond Times: Senator-elect Rouse gets rousing welcome on first day of session
When Aaron Rouse walked into a briefing room at the state Capitol on Wednesday morning he was met with a loud applause from members of the Senate Democratic Caucus. The night before the Virginia Beach City Council member and former NFL defensive back edged his Republican opponent, Kevin Adams, in a special election for a […]
Washington Post: Democrat Aaron Rouse to be sworn in after flipping Va. Senate seat
Aaron Rouse, a former National Football League player who runs a youth-focused nonprofit organization and served four years on the Virginia Beach City Council, will be sworn into the state Senate on Wednesday after unofficial results were finalized in the special election to fill the Virginia Beach-based seat. With the completed tabulation of provisional and […]
Aaron Rouse to be Democratic Nominee for SD-07 Special Election
Democratic Party of Virginia Chairwoman Susan Swecker released the following statement on Aaron Rouse becoming the Democratic nominee for Virginia’s 7th Senate District special election. “Congratulations to Aaron Rouse, a born and raised Virginian and faithful public servant, for becoming the Democratic nominee for the 7th State Senate District. Whether it was serving on the […]
Special election for Virginia’s 7th Senate District set for January 10
The seat became open Tuesday after Republican State Sen. Jen Kiggans resigned ahead of joining the U.S. House in January VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A special election for the Virginia Senate’s 7th District is set for Jan. 10, 2023, Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s office announced Tuesday. The election will fill the seat that Republican State Senator […]
13News: Aaron Rouse will run for Virginia Senate seat held by Jen Kiggans
The Virginia Beach councilman and former pro football player will run for the seat Jen Kiggans is vacating following her election to the U.S. House. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Former pro football player and Virginia Beach Councilman Aaron Rouse announced he will run for a Virginia Senate seat in the 7th District, which is currently […]
Aaron Rouse shows record-breaking support in first fundraising report of State Senate campaign
Rouse’s victory in this election would be history making as the first African American Senator elected from Virginia Beach VIRGINIA BEACH (14 July 2022) — Councilman Aaron Rouse released his first fundraising report for his State Senate campaign in the 22nd District. Since the launch, the Rouse for Senate campaign raised more than $130,000 with […]
Aaron Rouse named Harvey L. Lindsay Changemaker Honoree by VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads
Congratulations to Virginia Beach City Councilman Aaron Rouse for being named the 2022 Harvey L. Lindsay, Jr. Changemaker Honoree. Rouse is a changemaker living out his mission to provide, protect and produce greatness for Virginia Beach. Rouse began his career in public service after retiring from the NFL, serving as a coach and a mentor […]
WTKR: Virginia Beach Councilman Aaron Rouse set to run for 2023 state Senate
RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia Beach City Councilman Aaron Rouse has officially announced his run for state Senate. He will run for the Virginia State Senate, District 22. Rouse announced the news on his Facebook page with the following statement:
WAVY: Aaron Rouse not seeking re-election, switches campaign for State Senate in newly created district
City Councilman Aaron Rouse is running for Virginia Beach’s next State Senator from the 22nd District. Rouse will not seek re-election to the City Council this fall. Rouse announced his campaign on social media Monday afternoon for the newly created district where currently no incumbent state senators live. The former NFL player was elected to […]
