ALEXANDRIA – The political action committee of Equality Virginia endorsed Del. David Englin (D-45) for re-election to the House of Delegates on Nov. 6, sending a letter today to the organization’s members who vote in the 45th District.

“As one of Del. Englin’s first official acts in the House of Delegates in early 2006, he had the opportunity to vote against the so-called marriage amendment in a committee convened literally minutes earlier. A few days later, he spoke out strongly against the amendment as unfair, unwise and un-Virginian,” said Dyana Mason, Equality Virginia’s executive director, in the letter. “On that day, he spoke for all gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and fair-minded Virginians who rejected writing discrimination into the Virginia Constitution.”

“His outstanding leadership does not end there,” Mason noted. “In 2007, he patroned and marshaled a bill through the legislature allowing ALL Virginians the right to be visited in the hospital by whomever they choose. Working directly with lobbyists for Equality Virginia and the hospital association, that bill passed unanimously in both chambers, was signed by Governor Tim Kaine and became law on July 1, 2007.”

“It’s an honor to have the support of the premier organization in Virginia working to ensure that every Virginian is treated with equal dignity and respect,” said Englin. “Our nation was founded on the idea that every human being is created equal and ought to be equal in freedom, and I’m proud to do my part to move that vision closer to reality.”

Equality Virginia is a statewide, non-partisan lobbying, education and support network for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and straight allied (GLBT) communities in Virginia.

While David and one crew of volunteers spent the evening out talking with voters at their doorsteps, another full crew of Team Englin volunteers spent Monday evening making phone calls, stuffing envelopes, and doing everything it will take to win on Nov. 6.

“On the heels of such a tremendous weekend of grassroots outreach, I’m so grateful to all of the friends and neighbors who continue to rally to our cause so together we can continue fighting for the interests of our community,” said David. “I never forget that everything I am able to accomplish as your Delegate is because I have friends like you standing with me.”

Now is the time to make a difference! Join us at Campaign Central (1505 Wayne Street, Alexandria) on Thursday for another Volunteer Night beginning at 6 p.m., and don’t forget to sign up for the Final Four!

Team Englin flexed its grassroots muscle Saturday, with dozens of volunteers knocking on thousands of doors in one day during our annual Knock and Rock event. After sharing David’s record of principled, effective leadership with voters throughout the 45th District, volunteers and additional supporters returned to food and rockin’ entertainment from Janna Audey and band.

“What an amazing day! I never forget that everything I am able to accomplish as your delegate is because I have people like you standing with me,” said David to the assembled volunteers. “This is the kind of grassroots energy that money can’t buy.”

Special thanks to Lindsey Swanson and Terry Burcham for hosting this year’s event at their home on Luray Ave., to everyone who provided food, drinks, and supplies for the evening’s festivities, and to Janna Audey and band for a terrific evening of music.

With Election Day in just over two weeks, join us at Campaign Central (1505 Wayne Street, Alexandria) on Monday, Oct. 22 and Thursday, Oct. 25 for Volunteer Nights beginning at 6 p.m.

ALEXANDRIA – The political arm of Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington announced Thursday that it endorses Del. David Englin (D-45) for re-election to the House of Delegates on Nov. 6.

“On behalf of Planned Parenthood and all those women who cannot speak for themselves, we thank you for your faithful support of women’s reproductive health,” said Anne H. Thomas, Chair, Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington Action Fund to Englin when making the announcement. “You are a distinguished representative of Virginia citizens, and we appreciate what you do.”

“I look forward to continuing to work with Planned Parenthood to defend reproductive freedom and ensure access to the full range of reproductive health services,” said Englin.

PPMW has been providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to women, men, and teens in the metropolitan area for more than 70 years. For more information, go to www.PPMW.org.

ALEXANDRIA – Clean Water Action announced Monday that it endorses Del. David Englin (D-45) for re-election to the House of Delegates on Nov. 6.

“We endorsed David Englin in 2005 and we’re glad we did. He’s been a strong proponent for policies in Richmond that protect and restore Virginia’s waters,” said Andrew Fellows, Chesapeake Program Director, Clean Water Action. “We’re pleased to endorse David Englin for re-election!”

“I’m proud to have the support of one of the nation’s premier environmental organizations,” said Englin. “We need to continue our investment in point-source pollution cleanup to protect and revive the Chesapeake Bay, and, more locally, we need to protect precious waterways and wetlands like Dyke Marsh. I’m proud to call Clean Water Action a partner in those efforts.”

Clean Water Action’s more than 1.2 million members, volunteers and seasoned professional staff have built one of the nation’s largest, most effective environmental organizations that provides recognized leadership on critically important environmental, health, ecosystem protection and community quality of life concerns.

Englin has also been endorsed by the Virginia League of Conservation Voters (who named him a “Legislative Hero”) and the Sierra Club because of his record of principled, effective leadership on a range of environmental issues.

While volunteers packed Campaign Central this evening stuffing envelopes, making phone calls, entering data, and reaching out to thousands of voters, another team of volunteers joined David out knocking on doors and sharing his record of principled, effective leadership with people at their doorsteps.

“I am incredibly blessed to have friends and supporters like you who are willing to put so much into our fight for progress,” said David, thanking all of the volunteers. “Once again, after all this time, new volunteers continue to join us. This is the kind of no-kidding grassroots momentum that will push us to victory on November 6.”

Experience the Team Englin grassroots magic for yourself! Join us Saturday at 2 p.m. for Knock and Rock, or Monday at 6 p.m. for another Volunteer Night.

ALEXANDRIA – The Northern Virginia Association of Realtors confirmed today that its political action committee has indeed endorsed Del. David Englin (D-45) for re-election to the House of Delegates on Nov. 6.



“This endorsement is particularly meaningful because my Republican opponent works in the real estate industry,” said Englin. “I have worked closely with the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors on issues effecting homeowners, including efforts to protect certain elderly homeowners from being exploited by unscrupulous sales practices. I look forward to continuing that positive working relationship in the future to address the needs of our community.”



The Northern Virginia Association of Realtors represents more than 13,000 Realtors who carry out a $16 billion real estate industry in a community of over 2 million residents.

ALEXANDRIA – The Virginia Police Benevolent Association, the Tobacco-Free Kids Action Fund, the Virginia Muslim Political Action Committee, and the Virginia National Association of Women each announced separately over the weekend that they endorse Del. David Englin (D-45) for re-election to the House of Delegates on Nov. 6.

“I am deeply honored to accept each of these endorsements, which further demonstrate the breadth of support for my service to the people of the 45th District and the Commonwealth,” said Englin. “The fact that such a diverse set of organizations each announced their endorsements over the same weekend shows not only that our grassroots campaign for the future has the momentum going into the final three weeks of the race, but also that these groups appreciate my record of principled, effective leadership on a wide range of issues.”

Every environmental group that has made a choice so far in this race has endorsed Englin for re-election.

Every public safety group that has made a choice so far in this race has endorsed Englin for re-election.

Every public health group that has made a choice so far in this race has endorsed Englin for re-election.

Every public education group that has made a choice so far in this race has endorsed Englin for re-election.

Every labor group that has made a choice so far in this race has endorsed Englin for re-election.

Every group concerned with social justice that has made a choice so far in this race has endorsed Englin for re-election.

Every group concerned with minority and equal rights that has made a choice in this race has endorsed Englin for re-election.

Every business group that has made a choice so far in this race has endorsed Englin for re-election.

“I’m voting for David Englin on November 6. David has proven himself to be a principled, effective legislator whose energetic brand of open and responsive leadership keeps the 45th District moving forward,” said former Governor Mark R. Warner, who lives in Old Town and votes in the 45th District.

The breadth and depth of support for Englin is also demonstrated by the latest fundraising totals, which were announced today. Englin’s campaign raised $33,114.66 raised during the month of September from 174 contributors, posting $43,330.89 cash on hand as of Sept. 30.

“I am blessed with thousands of grassroots supporters from across the 45th District and beyond who are rallying to our fight for progress,” said Englin. “Thanks to them donating time, energy, and money to our cause, I’m confident that we will have what we need to win in November so we can continue to move forward on the issues that matter to our community — issues like affordable housing, education, health care, and the environment”

“My Republican opponent is a wealthy businessman raising massive amounts of money. As we expected, he has been out-raising me and out-spending me — mostly on a slick and deceptive direct mail campaign,” said Englin. “He might even buy himself 10 or 15 percentage points in this race, but I’m confident that, on November 6, the people of the 45th District will show him that he cannot buy a seat in the House of Delegates.”

Learn more about Englin’s legislative accomplishments and his Progressive Agenda for the Future, and find ways to get involved at www.DavidEnglin.org.

While David shared an update on the race with supporters at yesterday’s reception at Cafe Salsa, another crew of Team Englin volunteers packed Campaign Central, stuffing enveloped, making phone calls, and doing the grassroots work necessary to reach out to the voters and push David to victory.

“Thank you to all of the hosts and guests, and to all of the volunteers who were back at the house reaching out to voters,” said David. “It’s incredibly humbling to know that we can hold a fundraising event and a Volunteer Night at the same time and fill both rooms. I was especially moved to see still new volunteers joining our ranks to become part of our fight for progress.”

Join us at Campaign Central (1505 Wayne Street) on Tuesday, October 16 beginning at 6 p.m. for our next Volunteer Night!

David joined fellow members of the Alexandria Regional Council of the United Way at the Alexandria Neighborhood Health Services clinic in Arlandria today to launch the 2007-2008 campaign under the leadership of Regional Council Chairman John Porter and Campaign Chairman Tim Lovain.

Lovain, who is a member of the Alexandria City Council, noted that last year’s campaign raised more than $800,000 to help the less fortunate throughout Alexandria, and he announced that this year’s campaign goal will be to raise at least $900,000.

“United Way is doing good work for people who need a hand throughout our community, and it’s an honor to serve on the Regional Council with other Alexandrians who are so committed to those goals,” said David. “I’m especially pleased that we decided at our recent Regional Council retreat to make affordable housing part of our focus.”

For more information about the United Way of the National Capital Area, click here.