(Woodbridge, VA) – Today, Jennifer Carroll Foy received the endorsement of Run Sister Run PAC, a national organization dedicated to supporting progressive women running for office. Last week, Carroll Foy earned the support of major figures including the Sunrise Movement and Rep. Katie Porter. This support builds on endorsements from organizations including Richmond For All, Virginia Justice Democrats, Democracy For All, more unions than any other candidate in the race, and dozens of local Virginia leaders.
“Jennifer Carroll Foy has broken barriers throughout her life. She is the visionary and inspirational leader Virginians need,” said the Run Sister Run Board in a joint statement. “She recognizes that politicians of the past aren’t providing working families the long term solutions they need to thrive. She has a proven track record, and is deeply committed to improving the lives of all Virginians, from building a post-COVID economy that works for all, to bringing down the cost of healthcare. We are proud to support Jennifer and her candidacy for governor.”
“I am honored to receive the support of Run Sister Run PAC, ” said Jennifer Carroll Foy. “Growing up in Petersburg, I know what it’s like to barely make ends meet and struggle to pay for healthcare. Families across Virginia make similar decisions everyday which is why real change can’t wait. The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed what so many working people know: working families are barely making ends meet and struggling to survive. As Governor, I’ll fight hard to ensure that people have access to quality healthcare, a good paying job, and more.”
Carroll Foy has also built a robust organizing program supported by hundreds of volunteers, and recently announced a several hundred thousand dollar investment in digital persuasion ads—the first investment of its kind from any candidate in the race.
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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.