{"id":72,"date":"2022-03-14T04:14:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-14T04:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rouseforsenate.com\/?p=72"},"modified":"2022-03-14T18:50:52","modified_gmt":"2022-03-14T18:50:52","slug":"aaron-rouse-announces-candidacy-for-virginia-senate-district-22","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rouseforsenate.com\/aaron-rouse-announces-candidacy-for-virginia-senate-district-22\/","title":{"rendered":"Virginia Beach Councilman Aaron Rouse announces candidacy for State Senate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Rouse Announces his Campaign with Endorsements from Leaders Throughout the Commonwealth for New Virginia Beach-Based District<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virginia Beach City Councilman Aaron Rouse announced his candidacy today for the State Senate in Virginia\u2019s 22nd District, which includes parts of the city of Virginia Beach. Aaron\u2019s victory in this election would historically mark the first time a black person represented Virginia Beach in the Virginia State Senate. Councilman Rouse will not seek re-election to the Virginia Beach City Council.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Councilman Rouse released the following statement regarding his candidacy:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are at a pivotal point in Virginia Beach and our Commonwealth, and now more than ever, leadership matters. I am running for the State Senate because I understand the challenges families across Virginia Beach are facing and seek to bring a new generation of leadership to the State Senate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDuring my time on City Council, I\u2019ve fought hard to keep costs down in Virginia Beach, mitigate flooding and stormwater issues, and bring new economic opportunities to our community. When COVID-19 struck, I worked closely with community leaders, elected officials at all levels of government, and business owners to keep our economy thriving, our students learning, and our community healthy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cVirginians continue to face unique challenges every day, and it\u2019s critical that their elected leaders are fighting to improve their lives and livelihoods \u2013 keeping the cost of living down, ensuring our students are making up for lost time in the classrooms, and fighting for a fairer, safer, more equitable Virginia for everyone.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

U.S. Congressman Donald McEachin released the following statement:<\/strong> \u201cBefore my service in Congress, I served as a legislator in both chambers of Virginia\u2019s General Assembly.  I fought to protect our most vulnerable citizens by leading efforts to promote equality, protect our environment, and preserve access to affordable health care. The fight continues today \u2013 here in the halls of Congress, and also in the Virginia General Assembly. That is why I\u2019m endorsing Aaron Rouse for the State Senate. Now, more than ever, we need new, dynamic leaders like Aaron to address the pressing issues Virginians face and deliver meaningful solutions for working families. Aaron has a proven record fighting for our schools, our workers, our businesses, and our environment, and I have no doubt that he will serve Virginians well in the State Senate\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Former Delegate Nancy Guy released the following statement: <\/strong>\u201cServing as a Delegate from Virginia Beach, I watched Aaron grow as a leader and public servant. When he was elected to Council, he got to work for Virginia Beach families and has been a champion for recruiting and retaining quality teachers and public safety employees, implementing proactive solutions for coastal resiliency and flooding mitigation, and protecting our small businesses and workers throughout the pandemic. Now, he\u2019s stepping up to serve Virginia Beach families where they need him most. I enthusiastically endorse Aaron Rouse to be the next Senator from Virginia Beach, and I hope he can count on your support!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virginia Beach Councilman Guy Tower released the following statement:<\/strong> \u201cAaron has been an invaluable partner on City Council and a dedicated public servant for Virginia Beach families and businesses. There are few people, especially people in elected office, who are as connected to their communities as Aaron is. He has had such a positive impact in his time on Council, and I have no doubt that he will continue to make a real difference in the lives of Virginia Beach families as our next State Senator. I am proud to endorse Aaron Rouse\u2019s campaign for the 22nd District in the Virginia State Senate.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rouse also announced a broad coalition of support of federal, state and local elected officials and community leaders: <\/p>\n\n\n\n