2020 ENDORSEMENTS
ORGANIZATIONS
ELECTED LEADERS
The Honorable L. Louise Lucas
Senate of Virginia, 18th District, President Pro Tempore
“It is my distinct honor to officially endorse Vangie Williams to be the next representative for the 1st Congressional District of the United States House of Representatives.
“If the goal is to enact real and lasting change in Washington D.C., the 1st Congressional District needs a representative who will stand for Virginians every step of the way. Virginians require a representative who will follow their heart rather than money, someone who will enact the hopes and dreams of the people rather than special interests, and a fighter who understands that in order to find solutions, we must first ask the right questions.
“After obtaining over 30 years of experience in office and becoming the first Woman and first African American to hold the office of President Pro Tempore for the State Senate of Virginia I know political courage when I see it. Fearlessness when combined with a strong moral foundation is the recipe to bring about positive change in our communities.
“Vangie is an experienced problem solver, loving wife and mother and proven fighter. Most importantly, she has what it takes to win. It is for these reasons and more that I fervently announce my endorsement for Vangie Williams to [be] the next representative for the 1st Congressional District of the United States House of Representatives.
“With every sincere sentiment of respect and very warm personal regards, I am,
Sincerely,
L. Louise Lucas
President Pro Tempore”
The Honorable Mamie Locke
Senate of Virginia, 2nd District
“It is my honor to endorse Vangie Williams for Congress. She is committed to being a voice for the First Congressional District, one who will fight for the needs of the people, not special interests. Vangie is a woman of courage, vision, and can-do spirit to get the job done.”
The Honorable Derrick Woods
Mayor of Dumfries
“Vangie is committed to listening to the needs of the people in her community and willing to reach out to leaders all over the Commonwealth to bring much needed solutions that will benefit the entire district she wants to serve. She has fresh ideas and a new perspective that we need in Washington DC and I am proud to lend my name to her campaign. Vote Vangie for Congress!”
The Honorable Monae Nickerson
Vice Mayor of Dumfries
“Vangie Williams is down to earth. I feel she has a relatability which makes her a great candidate to represent the people. Something I admire is her tenacity not to give up. Vangie is admirable and willing to fight for it, relatable in what you experience and what you want your politicians to do, and she will craft legislation as a working woman who will represent the working class, who are often overlooked. This is why I endorse Vangie Williams for Congress in Virginia’s 1st District.”
The Honorable Brian Fields
Council member, Dumfries Town Council
“I am proudly supporting Vangie Williams for Virginia’s First Congressional District Seat. Vangie is a proven leader in our communities and I believe will be a great representative for our communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia.”
The Honorable Cydny A. Neville
Council member, Dumfries Town Council
“Resilience personified – that is Vangie Williams! From her humble beginnings to her spirit of perseverance to become the remarkable woman, mother, daughter, wife, and leader she is today. She is a proven leader who has always gone the extra mile, put in the extra work, and fought relentlessly with grace, to make things happen in all aspects of her life. She embodies the spirit of the type of leader the citizens of CD 1 deserve. Her solutions and passion for education, economic development, net neutrality, and healthcare, are what is needed in our communities! As a public school teacher in CD 1, and an elected official who has campaigned along side her, it brings me great joy to endorse Mrs. Vangie Williams to represent Congressional District 1!”
The Honorable Selonia Miles
Council member, Dumfries Town Council
“Vangie Williams is fully dedicated to public service. The current pandemic has created a trying time for us as a nation. Vangie’s personal experience with the health care industry uniquely qualifies to find long term solutions for all Americans. Vangie will be a major asset to the 1st CD and all Virginians as she works with other lawmakers in Washington. I am proud to endorse her.”
The Honorable Suhas Subramanyam
Virginia House of Delegates, 87th District
“Vangie is a champion of the people. She is an authentic leader with a vision that will improve the lives of Virginians and Americans everywhere. Her experience, qualifications and real-world solutions makes her the best candidate to serve the 1st District. I proudly endorse her candidacy for Congress.”
The Honorable Shelly Simonds
Virginia House of Delegates, 94th District
“Great candidates like Vangie can’t make the change we need without you and your vote. Every vote will count in this election, just like it did for me in my tied election for the House of Delegates, when one more voter could have made the all the difference. Be that vote and be the change this November!
— Delegate Shelly Simonds”
The Honorable Cedell Brooks
Business Owner; Former King George County Supervisor
“I’m a lifelong resident of the 1st District and am deeply invested in what the future of the district will look like. I am a business owner, raised my family here and served on the King George County Board of Supervisors for 26 years. I know about the issues impacting residents and the priorities we have for communities. I can confidently say that Vangie is the best person to lead the district because she has a plan to move our community forward.
“We need someone who knows the people, the culture and the issues in the district to effectively make the best decisions,” added Brooks. “Vangie is the only candidate that has the experience to lead and make the tough decisions that the job requires.”
COMMUNITY LEADERS
Gene Rossi
Former candidate for Lieutenant Governor and Prosecutor
”I am proud to once again endorse Vangie Williams for Congress. In 2018, she won a tough primary, ran a courageous campaign, and clearly proved to the voters of the First District that she has what it takes. In addition to her impressive thirty-two years of public and private professional experience in strategic planning, she has all the important life skills to represent the voters of her district.”
Jasmine Moawad-Barrientos, The New American Political Committee
Former Virginia Senatorial Candidate; Vice Presidential Candidate for Bolivia
“As a Bolivian American, a former Senate Candidate, and a Vice Presidential Candidate for Bolivia, I am pleased to announce our endorsement from The New American Political Committee for your run at the Congressional Elections this year 2020. I met you personally and I know that your principles and values will not be altered by any party or group but by our God principles, and when someone goes in the seek of the truth and righteousness nothing can go wrong. Your passion and your dedicated work , to communities in your district whereas is white or Latino or Asian or Black makes you a desirable candidate. I strongly believe that God puts the right people at the right time and you will be representing our international interests like international trade, immigration, foreign affairs, import export and many others that can increase the betterment of Virginians and ultimately our country USA. I salute you in the name of me and the community that I represent and wishing you all the best in your campaign and our unconditional support.
Michael Pudhorodsky
Candidate, Lt. Governor of Virginia
“Vangie Williams has been a true advocate for Virginia and for the 1st District. I am proud to endorse her for Congress. I know that she will serve the residents of the district with honor and respect. The first district needs her voice in Congress.”
Bill Johnson-Miles
Navy veteran; Stafford County community leader
“What sets her apart from the other candidates are her experience, education and leadership qualities. She is a strategic planner and problem solver, a real-world professional with 30 years of experience. Vangie knows the federal government and will hit the ground running once elected.”
Charles Simmons
Marine Corps veteran; Retired police officer
“I know about serving my community and my country as a retired police officer and Marine Corps veteran. When I go to the voting booth, I want somebody that holds the same values as me – a strong work ethic, compassion, moral leadership and honesty. I believe Vangie to be that person to serve the people of the first district, and all people of America.”