EV Praises Kenny Alexander Senate Win
Fair-minded candidate to takes open senate seat in Norfolk.
Norfolk, VA - Equality Virginia released a statement today in response to Kenny Alexander’s victory in Tuesday’s special election.
“Residents of the Virginia’s 5th District have cast a ballot for fairness,” Executive Director James Parrish said. “We look forward to a continued relationship with Alexander in the General Assembly to make the Commonwealth a better and more inclusive place for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Virginians. We are fortunate to have a straight ally in our corner.”
Alexander fills Yvonne Miller’s seat representing parts of Norfolk and Chesapeake.
Equality Virginia is a statewide, non-partisan, educational, outreach and advocacy organization working on behalf of LGBT Virginians. Its efforts include research, voter education and advocacy on a broad range of issues including workplace discrimination, marriage and relationship recognition, and anti-violence programs. For more information, visit EqualityVirginia.org. Follow Equality Virginia at Facebook.com/EqualityVA and at Twitter @EqualityVA.