Danica Roem Explains Why She’s Running for the Virginia Senate

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Metro Weekly about her decision to run.“Given my track record of winning three elections, including flipping the seat of the self-described ‘chief homophobe’ who had been in office for 13 terms, or 26 years, I know how to win very competitive, very hard fought races,” she adds, referring to her 2017 unseating of longtime Del.

Bob Marshall, whose name remains enshrined in Virginia’s constitution as the co-author of a voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage.“At the same time, my record on constituent service is strong,” Roem says. “And the fact that 16 of my 18 existing precincts for the House of Delegates happen to be in that new Senate district, the only way for me to continue serving most of my existing constituents is to run for Senate, because my House of Delegates district is being carved into three different districts right now.”Roem has already been endorsed by all four of the state senators — all Democrats — currently representing parts of Prince William County, as well as by the LGBTQ Victory Fund, which advocates for greater LGBTQ representation in public office. “Since becoming the first out trans state legislator in U.S.

history, Danica has proven herself a brilliant lawmaker, courageous advocate, and inspiring leader. Her voice in the Virginia House of Delegates has been critical for her constituents and transformative for our community,” Annise Parker, the president and CEO of LGBTQ Victory Fund, said in a statement. “Danica proves that despite the dark chapter we find ourselves in, there is much to look forward to.