John, in case you missed it: 

Yesterday, we announced our new endorsements for the VA special election happening on January 7. 

We’re so proud to be supporting Kannan Srinivasan (SD-32) and JJ Singh (HD-26) as they fight to help maintain the Democratic majority in both the state Senate and the House of Delegates and advocate for everyday Virginians. 

If you’re ready to join us and show your support, split a donation between Sister District and their campaigns now. There are only a few weeks left to win these critical races! Or continue reading to learn more! 

Here’s more about our new candidates: 

Kannan Srinivasan was born to schoolteachers in Tamil Nadu, India, and immigrated to Virginia in 1992 to pursue a Master’s in Accounting at Old Dominion University. A personal experience with the U.S. healthcare system after a serious accident inspired him to advocate for accessible healthcare, leading to his appointment to the State Medicaid Board by Governors McAuliffe and Northam. There, he played a role in expanding Medicaid to over 2 million Virginians. 

In 2023, Kannan became the first Indian American immigrant elected to Virginia’s House of Delegates. In his first session, he successfully passed eight bipartisan bills addressing youth mental health, consumer and renter protections, the opioid crisis, and court efficiency. Now, he is running in the special State Senate election to continue championing solutions that promote a brighter, more prosperous future for all Virginians.

JJ Singh, a North Virginia native, has dedicated his career to public service, economic development, and community empowerment. He’s running for Delegate to champion affordable childcare, quality education, gun safety, and reproductive rights, striving to make the American Dream accessible to all.

The son of Indian immigrants who served in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, JJ graduated from the University of Virginia and became the first turbaned Sikh to serve in the U.S. Peace Corps, where he supported Bolivian farmers and single mothers with microloans and business development. He later worked at the White House Office of Management and Budget during the Obama Administration and served as Economic Policy Advisor to Senator Chris Coons, helping to advance small business and manufacturing legislation.

John, we are proud to throw our full support behind Kannan and JJ, and we hope you’ll join us as they run for seats that will determine the balance of power in the Virginia state legislature. If you’re with us, split a contribution now or sign up to volunteer with their campaigns.

Thank you!

Sister District

Paid for by Sister District Project. Authorized by Kannan for Virginia (candidate for SD 32) and Friends of JJ Singh (candidate for HD 26).