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.