Endorsements
Tim Kaine and Mark Warner
U.S. Senators
“To keep Virginia moving forward, we must continue to lower everyday costs for working families. That is why we need to keep a Democratic majority in the State Senate. Kannan Srinivasan is the right leader to get it done.
Kannan’s story is one that’s only possible in America. After immigrating to the United States in the early 1990’s, he established himself as a business leader helping to grow a technology company and create jobs. Kannan also worked with us as Chair of the Virginia Medicaid Board to expand Medicaid – helping thousands of Virginians obtain affordable health insurance.
More recently, Kannan has been a leader in the House of Delegates working to protect women’s reproductive rights, expand affordable healthcare, and strengthen public education. With so much at stake, we hope that Loudoun voters will support our friend, Delegate Kannan Srinivasan, for Virginia’s 32nd Senate District.”
Suhas Subramanyam
Congressman-Elect, CD 10
I strongly support Kannan Srinivasan for State Senate because he is the most effective choice to protect our Democratic majorities.
“Kannan Srinivasan is our best candidate to win this State Senate seat, keep Democratic control of the Legislature, and continue to deliver on our Democratic values.
I’m supporting Kannan Srinivasan for the Democratic nomination for our State Senate seat because he gives us our best chance to win this special election and keep Democratic control of the Legislature. I’ve worked closely with Kannan and admire his passion to bring people together, solve problems, and get big things done. In the Legislature, he worked to protect reproductive rights, advance gun safety, create jobs, and defend our democracy. Please join me in voting for Kannan for the Democratic nomination so we continue having effective leadership that delivers for Loudoun families.”
Abigail Spanberger
Congresswoman, CD 7 and Gubernatorial Candidate
“Over the next few years, I look forward to getting things done in Richmond for hardworking Virginia families. That’s why I’m supporting Kannan to serve in the Virginia Senate. Kannan’s demonstrated record of success — in business and in public service — makes him the right candidate to deliver results for his community. With his help, we will make sure our Commonwealth is a place where all Virginians have access to the opportunities they need to build a stronger future.”
Louise Lucas and Mamie Locke
President Pro-Tempore and Democratic Caucus Chair, Virginia Senate
“During this time of national uncertainty, Virginia must remain a beacon of hope. That starts with protecting our brick wall in the State Senate and ensuring we nominate Delegate Kannan Srinivasan for Senate District 32. In addition to being an effective, consensus building legislator in the House, Kannan has a record of electoral success and will ensure we win this critical seat. With Kannan in the Senate, Virginia Senate Democrats will continue protecting reproductive rights, advancing gun violence prevention measures, creating good paying jobs, and defending our democracy.”
Don Scott
Speaker, VA House of Delegates
Kannan Srinivasan is a great, effective legislator who gives us our best shot to keep our Democratic majorities and deliver on the big issues
“Kannan Srinivasan is our best Democrat to win this critical State Senate special election and preserve Democratic control in the Senate and House. I’ve seen up close why he’s so popular in Loudoun and keeps winning more than 60% of the vote – Kannan is focused, effective, and a problem-solver who works with everyone to deliver what his constituents need. We have big decisions coming up, on reproductive rights, voting rights, public education and health care, and we need a strong, effective Democrat like Kannan to win this special election and be ready on day one in the Senate to keep Virginia moving forward.”
Scott Surovell
Majority Leader, VA Senate
“Delegate Srinivasan is the stongest proven candidate to continue our Senate Democratic majority that is poised to put Roe v Wade, a right to vote and freedom to marry in the Constitution of Virginia.”
Charniele Herring
Majority Leader, VA House of Delegates
Barbara Favola
Arlington State Senator
“Kannan will fight to keep Virginia a safe haven for women’s reproductive health care, including abortion care. With reproductive rights under constant threat from Republicans, it is critical that the Senate remain a bulwark against the erosion of reproductive freedom and Kannan is the best candidate to ensure that the Senate remains under Democratic leadership. I am proud to support him as the next State Senator from District 32.”
Russet Perry
Loudoun State Senator
“Just this year alone, Kannan passed 8 different bills through the House and Senate, nearly all with bipartisan support. He’s been so effective because he listens, does his homework, cares about other people more than himself, and focuses on getting things done, not getting credit. That’s how he delivers results for Loudoun, and that’s what Loudoun needs in our State Senate team. Kannan has my full support to be the Democratic nominee for the Virginia State Senate’s 32nd District.”
Lamont Bagby
Richmond State Senator, Chair of Virginia Black Legislative Caucus
“Kannan has been a leader in the House who gets things done and I look forward to working with him in the Senate as we move Virginia forward. This election will determine control of the State Senate and we must nominate someone who can win and protect our Democratic majority from MAGA extremists. Please join me in supporting Delegate Kannan Srinivasan for State Senate District 32.”
Ghazala Hashmi
Chesterfield County State Senator
“I am proud to endorse Delegate Kannan Srinivasan for Senate District 32. As an educator and Chair of Senate Education and Health, I’ve seen Kannan work tirelessly to invest in public education, expand student mental health resources, and support teachers. His dedication to real solutions makes him the leader we need to not only maintain our Senate majority, but keep Virginia moving forward. I am confident that Kannan will be a powerful advocate for our students and families in the Senate, just as he was in the House.”
Alfonso Lopez
Alexandria City, Arlington County and Fairfax County Delegate
“I am proud to strongly support Kannan Srinivasan for the Virginia State Senate. I’ve seen firsthand how Kannan fights for the needs of people in the Commonwealth that are often ignored. He’s been an outstanding champion for Immigrant and New American communities in the House of Delegates. We’d be lucky to have his strength, expertise, and heart representing us in the State Senate.”
Laura Jane Cohen
Fairfax Delegate
“My friend and fellow Delegate has my full support to be the next State Senator for the 32nd District. I’ve seen Kannan’s work up close, and I trust him to protect our reproductive rights, defend Public Education, and ensure we keep the State Senate in Democratic control. Kannan is the best candidate for the job.”
Rip Sullivan
Delegate
“After a decade of serving in the Virginia House of Delegates, I know what it takes to be a productive legislator who gets important things done for their community. Kannan has been an effective, hard-working member of the House and will be a champion for Loudoun families in the Senate. It is imperative that we hold the Democratic majority in the Senate and Kannan is the best candidate to ensure we win this special election. I am proud to endorse Kannan as the next District 32 Senator.”
Rodney Willett
Henrico Delegate
“Kannan has brought so much expertise and passion to the Virginia Senate and he will do the same in the Virginia Senate. He has quickly established himself as one of the most knowledgeable members on healthcare issues and is a fierce advocate for families in need.”
Kristen Umstattd
Loudoun Board of Supervisors – Leesburg District
“I’ve been honored to serve the residents of Leesburg for over 30 years as Mayor, Supervisor, and Town Council member. I know first hand how important it is to have an effective partner in the State Legislature who can bring people together and deliver big results for Loudoun families. Kannan has been a focused, consensus-building leader in the House and I know he will bring those same qualities as our next 32nd District State Senator. I am proud to support him as he is the best candidate to win this critical seat and keep Virginia moving forward.”
Mike Turner
Loudoun Board of Supervisors – Leesburg District
“I’ve known Kannan for years. He’s a highly capable professional who I believe will be a fantastic Virginia State Senator.”
Melinda Marie Mansfield
Loudoun School Board Chair – Dulles District
“I’m supporting Kannan Srinivasan for State Senate because I know how vital it is to have an effective legislator, doing the hard work to pass bills and make a difference for our kids and families. Before joining the School Board and as part of Decoding Dyslexia, I worked for 7 years to pass 10 bills helping students, so I know what it means that Kannan passed 8 substantive bills in just this last year alone: it means he’s a highly effective, bi-partisan, problem-solver.”
April Moore-Chandler
Loudoun School Board Member – Algonkian District
“As a School Board Member and as Chair of the Legislative, Audit, and Policy Committee, I have seen firsthand Kannan Srinivasan’s commitment to public education and to our students. He focuses on what matters most, caring about the people he is serving more than getting credit for the work and doing more listening than talking. I am confident he’ll be a great State Senator, and I am proud to support him in this special election.”
Schuyler VanValkenburg
Henrico State Senator
“After a competitive race for my Senate district last year, I know what it takes to win a tough district and Kannan is the best candidate to win this uncertain special election. We must maintain Democratic control of the Senate, because Virginians are counting on us to deliver common-sense solutions on public education, gun safety, and health care. I look forward to working with him to support Virginia families as the next District 32 Senator.”
Angela Williams Graves
Norfolk State Senator
“In a short time, Delegate Kannan Srinivasan has demonstrated his ability to work across the aisle to get bills passed therefore delivering for his community. I know him to be a man of integrity and honor. He is compassionate and willing to fight for his constituents and the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia. I am proud to endorse him to be the next member of the Virginia Senate representing District 32.”
Lashrecse Aird
Petersburg State Senator
Marty Martinez
Loudoun Delegate
“In the Loudoun Delegation, Kannan has been a wonderful team player, a problem-solver who focuses on helping Loudoun families and businesses. I am proud to endorse my fellow Loudoun County Delegate, and one of the most effective Delegates anywhere, Kannan Srinivasan, for the Virginia State Senate, 32nd District.”
Luke Torian
Prince William County Delegate
“I endorse Delegate Kannan Srinivasan for Senate District 32. Kannan has proven himself as a dedicated and effective legislator, focused on putting in the hard work to deliver meaningful results for his community.”
Mark Sickles
Delegate
“Having served in the Virginia House of Delegates for two decades, commitment to the community and Commonwealth at-large is critical in getting things done. Kannan Srinivasan has championed many bi-partisan bills in the State House and is the asset that the State Senate needs to keep the Commonwealth progressing forward. Kannan is the best candidate for District 32 and I am proud to support him.”
Eugene Vindman
Congressman-Elect, CD7
“I’m proud to endorse Del. Kannan Srinivasan for State Senate District 32. Kannan is the only candidate in the race with the electoral and legislative accomplishments to win the seat and deliver for families by protecting reproductive rights, advancing gun safety, and creating jobs. He’ll be a tremendous advocate for Loudoun County in Richmond.”
Josh Thomas
Gainesville, Manassas, and Haymarket Delegate
“Having worked closely with Kannan in the General Assembly this past year, I saw firsthand his leadership, determination, and reliability. This is why I am strongly supporting him for Senate District 32. He’s been a highly effective member of the House, and I know he will continue to obtain results for Northern Virginia families in the Senate.”
Paul Krizek
Fairfax Delegate
“Kannan is a great Delegate and will be an even greater Senator! He has a heart of gold and really cares about his constituents. I endorse him wholeheartedly.”
Bonita Anthony
Delegate
“I am endorsing my friend and colleague, Delegate Kannan Srinivasan, for State Senate in District 32. Kannan’s record speaks for itself in fighting for our values. He’s highly intelligent, forthright, and deeply intentional about his work. Kannan asks the right questions and doesn’t shy away from the hard fights. Virginia held the line, and Kannan understands the assignment. He’s exactly the kind of leader we need to keep Virginia moving forward.”
Phyllis Randall
Loudoun Board of Supervisors Chair
“I know what a person devoted to public service looks like. Simply put, Kannan Srinivasan has been devoted to service for many years. From his appointment to the State Medicaid Board, to being an officer on the Loudoun Democratic Committee, Kannan, has given his time and talent in the service of others.
Now, more than ever it is the imperative to elect people who seek not fame, but to help others and protect our Democracy. With so much stake in this election — from reproductive rights to gun safety to education — Loudoun families cannot afford to take one step backwards. We must protect the gains we’ve made and continue moving Virginia forward.
I believe Kannan will make an exceptional State Senator who will listen to tbe concerns, thoughts and ideas of all people. I ask Loudoun voters to join me in supporting Kannan Srinivasan for State Senate District 32.”
Laura TeKrony
Loudoun Board of Supervisors – Little River District
“I know Kannan will deliver meaningful results for Loudoun County families in the State Senate. As someone who has worked at the local level for many years, I know that it takes dedication, passion, and determination to serve the community. I am proud to endorse Kannan in this special election as he displays all of these strong leadership qualities and has the experience to make a difference on day one.”
Karl Frisch
Fairfax County School Board Chair
“I am proud to support Delegate Kannan Srinivasan for Senate. His dedication to excellence in public education is clear. In his first year, he passed legislation to improve access to school based telehealth services and secured funding for a school to help students in recovery. Kannan understands that investing in education is investing in Virginia’s future, and I know he will continue to be a champion for students and families in the Senate.”
Organizational Endorsements
Clean Virginia
