ALEXANDRIA – Delegate David Englin today filed the papers necessary to formally begin his bid for re-election to the House of Delegates. Currently serving his first term representing the 45th District, Englin has already earned a reputation as a strong, effective, progressive leader, whose tireless grassroots approach and year-round devotion to constituent services have solidified his support among constituents and colleagues alike.
“David is clearly one of the rising stars of the General Assembly,” said Delegate Robert H. Brink (D-Arlington). “He can always be counted on to fight for his constituents and for the progressive values of his district, yet he has also built relationships across the aisle that help him deliver on his legislative goals.”
During the 2007 General Assembly session, Englin successfully championed legislation to protect equal rights in hospital visitation, create tools to preserve affordable rental housing, expand minimum wage protections to seniors, expand access to discount prescription drugs, promote energy conservation, and strengthen insurance notification for flood-prone homeowners.
“This past year and a half representing the people of the 45th District has been the greatest honor of my life,” said Englin. “With the help and support of friends and neighbors throughout our community, together we have moved Virginia a little farther along in the direction of progress. I hope my constituents will look at my record of strong, effective, progressive leadership and will re-hire me so that I may continue to serve, so we can continue to fight for progress together.”
Every one of Englin’s General Assembly colleagues from the immediate area announced their support for Englin’s re-election: Delegate Brian J. Moran, Chairman, House Democratic Caucus; Delegate Adam Ebbin; Delegate Robert Brink; Delegate Albert Eisenberg; Delegate Kristen Amundson; Delegate Mark Sickles; Senator Dick Saslaw, Senate Democratic Leader; Senator Patsy Ticer; Senator Mary Margaret Whipple; and Senator Toddy Puller.
The following is a partial list of the General Assembly colleagues from across Virginia who have also announced their support: Delegate Ward Armstrong, House Democratic Leader; Senator Creigh Deeds; Delegate Mamye BaCote; Delegate William Barlow; Delegate Dan Bowling; Delegate David Bulova; Delegate Chuck Caputo; Delegate Rosalyn Dance; Delegate Robert Hull; Delegate Lynwood Lewis; Delegate David Marsden; Delegate Jennifer McClellan; Delegate Donald McEachin; Delegate Kenneth Melvin; Delegate Paula Miller; Delegate Kenneth Plum; Delegate David Poisson; Delegate James Scott; Delegate Stephen Shannon; Delegate James Shuler; Delegate Lionell Spruill; Delegate David Toscano; and Delegate Vivian Watts.
“I’m honored that so many of my colleagues have pledged their support,” said Englin. “I look forward to working together in the weeks and months ahead to deliver hope and progress for the 45th District and for all Virginians.”
Other endorsements from state and local leaders will be announced in the coming days and weeks.
In November 2005, Englin won the 45th District seat with nearly 68 percent of the vote against a Republican opponent. In June 2005, in his first bid for elected office, Englin won a competitive six-way primary for the Democratic nomination to succeed retiring Delegate Marian Van Landingham. The 45th District includes parts of the City of Alexandria, Arlington County, and Fairfax County.
Englin serves on the Privileges and Elections Committee, and the Health, Welfare, and Institutions Committee. He also serves on special joint subcommittees to improve math, science, and technology education and to increase telework opportunities, and he is a member of the Virginia Geographic Information Systems Advisory Board.
Go to www.DavidEnglin.org for more information about Englin and his re-election campaign.
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