(Woodbridge, VA) – Today, the American Muslim Women PAC, the country’s first and only PAC dedicated to uplifting and empowering Muslim women, endorsed Democratic gubernatorial candidate Del. Jennifer Carroll Foy and her positive vision to move Virginia forward. AMW PAC aims to provide a platform from which American Muslim women can speak out in support of candidates for public office and policies that impact their communites.
“Jennifer Carroll Foy stands out from the field as an unapologetic advocate for marginalized communities,” said Mirriam Seddiq, Founder of AMW PAC. “As a defense attorney myself, Jennifer’s deep experience fighting for those who cannot fight for themselves as not just a public defender, but as a foster mom, Delegate, and candidate for governor, proves that she will be the Governor that women of color can trust to deliver on the systemic change we need. We are proud to endorse her and support her campaign in every way we can.”
“I am so honored to have the support of the American Muslim Women PAC, the only PAC dedicated to uplifting the voices of Muslim women,” said Del. Carroll Foy. “I am proud to be on the front lines fighting for justice and equity for all Virginians because I know what it’s like to face systemic barriers and make impossible decisions just to survive. As Governor, I’m dedicated to moving Virginia forward and ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to thrive.”
Carroll Foy continues to build a broad, diverse coalition that is reaching Virginians across the Commonwealth. Her people-powered campaign is supported by over a thousand volunteers and allied organizations organizing across the Commonwealth. To date, community leaders, unions and organizations representing millions of working people have endorsed her candidacy, including:
- Amalgamated Transit Union
- American Federation of Government Employees Local 252 and Council 1
- Baltimore-DC Metro Building and Construction Trades Council
- IBEW Local 26
- International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 51
- Mid-Atlantic Pipe Trades Association (Plumbers Local 5, Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 10, Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 110, Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 486, Plumbers and Steamfitters 489, Steamfitters Local 602, and Sprinkler Fitters Local 669)
- Teamsters Local 730 and Joint Council 55
- UNITE HERE Local 25
- United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters
- IATSE Local 22
- Clean Virginia
- CASA in Action
- Democracy for America
- EMILY’s List
- Feminist Majority PAC
- Her Bold Move
- Higher Heights for America
- March On
- NAKASEC Action Fund
- People for the American Way
- Richmond for All
- Run Sister Run PAC
- Sunrise Movement
- Sunrise Movement Virginia
- Virginia’s List
- Virginia Justice Democrats
- #VOTEPROCHOICE
- Women for the Win
- Working Families Party
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Jennifer Carroll Foy has dedicated her life to service. As one of the first women to graduate from Virginia Military Institute, a former foster mom, a magistrate judge, and public defender, Jennifer has embodied the ideals of community, honor and commitment in every facet of her life. During her time in the legislature, Jennifer led the way on the Equal Rights Amendment, proudly supported the successful fight to expand Medicaid to over 500,000 Virginians, and passed a budget that includes a three percent salary increase for teachers. She is a proud mother to twin three year olds, and wife to her husband Jeff, who she met her first week at VMI.