OBENSHAIN RUNS AWAY FROM RECORD ON MISCARRIAGE AND ULTRASOUND BILLS, AND HIS OPPOSITION TO TRANSPORTATION BILL DURING FIRST DEBATE
VIRGINIA BEACH – In their first debate of the general election campaign, Senator Mark Herring (Loudoun & Fairfax) quickly and repeatedly drew a stark and clear contrast with his Republican opponent Senator Mark Obenshain and the extreme Tea Party ticket. “Senator Obenshain and I couldn’t be farther apart on the issues Virginians care about,” Herring stated. “He sees the law through the prism of radical extremism.” In the days lead...
MARY SUE TERRY ENDORSES MARK HERRING FOR AG
The Last Elected Democratic Attorney General Says Herring Will Be Ready On Day One The last elected Democratic Attorney General in Virginia and Chair Emeritus of the Farm Team, Mary Sue Terry, endorsed Mark Herring in his bid for Attorney General. The Patrick County native stressed Herring’s experience as a legislator and local elected official, and his extensive law career in Virginia as why he will be ready on day one to serve as an effective Attorney General. “Mark Herring wi...
HEADING INTO PRIMARY, MARK HERRING EARNS OVERWHELMING SUPPORT AMONG VIRGINIA DEMOCRATS
Yesterday Senator Mark Herring (Loudoun & Fairfax) received the endorsement of NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia PAC. The organization was just the latest endorsement from Democratic leaders and organizations from all corners of the state that represent thousands of Democratic primary voters. “The support for Senator Herring has been overwhelming,” Herring for Attorney General campaign manager Kevin O’Holleran said. “Voters all across Virginia are throwing their sup...
NARAL PRO-CHOICE VIRGINIA PAC ENDORSES MARK HERRING FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL
State Senator Mark Herring (Loudoun and Fairfax) received the endorsement of NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia PAC today in the Democratic primary for Attorney General. “Over the last several years, Ken Cuccinelli and Republicans in the General Assembly have punished Virginia women for making their own private health care decisions. I have worked with NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia to fight back against their war on women in Richmond, and I am honored to have their endorsement in my race for Attorn...
HERRING NAMED “LEGISLATIVE HERO” BY VIRGINIA LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
The Virginia League of Conservation Voters has awarded State Senator Mark Herring (Loudoun and Fairfax) the distinction of “Legislative Hero” for his 100% rating on the group’s annual Conservation Scorecard. The Scorecard rates individual legislators on a series of important votes cast during the 2013 General Assembly session and presents a composite score on each lawmaker.Herring's Republican opponent Senator Mark Obenshain received a score of 46%. “I am proud...
HERRING RELEASES FIRST TELEVISION AD OF PRIMARY CAMPAIGN
Ad Focuses On Mark’s Record Of Standing Up To Do What’s Right For Virginia Today Senator Mark Herring (Loudoun & Fairfax) released his first ad of the primary campaign. The ad, titled “Believe,” features the Democratic candidate for Attorney General talking direct to camera about what he believes. “Politicians should stay out of your private decision to use birth control, leaders have a responsibility to protect our families from gun violence, and s...
HERRING STATEMENT ON MCDONNELL EFFORT TO RESTORE VOTING RIGHTS FOR NON-VIOLENT OFFENDERS
Senator Mark Herring (Loudoun & Fairfax) released the following statement on Governor Bob McDonnell’s efforts to expedite the process of restoring voting rights for non-violent offenders: “Today, Governor McDonnell moved Virginia in the direction towards automatic restoration of voting rights on non-violent offenders. It is the right thing to do. “Those who were convicted of non-violent offenses and have paid their debts deserve to be given another chance to become eng...
LABOR ORGANIZATIONS REPRESENTING 80,000 WORKING MEN AND WOMEN THROW THEIR SUPPORT BEHIND HERRING IN PRIMARY
Building Trades Council Joins Teamsters, Laborers and Teachers In Supporting Herring The Washington DC Building Trades Council is the latest organization representing working Virginians to add their name to the list of labor groups supporting State Senator Mark Herring (Loudoun and Fairfax) in the Democratic primary for Attorney General on June 11th. The Washington DC Building Trades Council is comprised of the following organizations: Asbestos Workers Local #24, Boilermakers Local #193, B...
HERRING RELEASES NEW VIDEO COMPARING HIS RECORD TO EXTREME GOP CANDIDATE MARK OBENSHAIN'S ON REDUCING GUN VIOLENCE
Democratic Candidate Holds Telephone Townhall Tonight To Discuss GOP AG Nominee’s Extreme Record Today Senator Mark Herring released a web video comparing his record against Senator Obenshain’s. On Saturday, Tea Party activists in Virginia nominated their choice for Attorney General and Lt. Governor to join Ken Cuccinelli on the ballot this Fall. Emerging from this convention was Senator Mark Obenshain (R-Harrisonburg) for Attorney General. Since Saturday, Virginians have bee...
Virginia's Teachers Endorse Herring
The Virginia Education Association Fund for Children and Public Education announced their endorsement of State Senator Mark Herring in the Democratic primary for Attorney General on June 11th. The VEA Fund cited Senator Herring’s “proven record of support for public education” in a press release announcing the endorsement. “As a graduate of Virginia public schools, a father of two children who attend public schools, a husband of a public school employee an...