John,

In advance of the 2019 state elections in Virginia, I spoke to some colleagues on Capitol Hill and said, “well, as they say. . . ‘as goes Virginia, so goes the nation’!”

To which a colleague quickly replied, “Abigail, nobody says that!” I countered that anyone who doesn’t should because, after all, Virginia holds elections every year that set the tone for what’s to come nationwide:

• In 2017, we won 15 House of Delegates seats back → 2018 was an incredible year for us in the House of Representatives.


• In 2019, we held our House of Delegates and won the Senate → we saw a great year at federal level in 2020.


• In 2021, we faced losses here in Virginia → we saw a similar story with our 2022 elections.

So now, as we head into 2023, all eyes are on Virginia. This year, every seat in our Virginia General Assembly is up for re-election. Virginia Democrats will make clear that our policies are good for people, communities, and our economy, and that our legislators – state and federal – work hard for the neighbors we represent.

To support candidates running across our Commonwealth, I have launched a leadership PAC. This PAC will support candidates across the state and across the nation to help build strength for critical elections. Supporting candidates who can build momentum for Democrats is vital work, and I hope you will join us!

Would you consider supporting these efforts today by splitting a contribution between my campaign and SPAN PAC? Your contributions will directly support VA Democrats who will shape the future of our Commonwealth.

Thank you for your consideration,

Abigail