2024 Endorsements

Current & Former Local Elected Officials:

Councilwoman
Dr. Ella Ward

Councilwoman
Pat King, M.D.

Councilman
Les Smith

School Board Member Malia Huddle

State Delegate
Nadarius Clark

State Senator
L. Louise Lucas

State Delegate
Cliff Hayes

Honorable
Karen Jenkins

Former Delegate
Clint Jenkins

Local, State, & National Organizations:

Elizabeth River
Retired Educators

Chesapeake Coalition of Black Pastors

Community Leaders:

  • Dr. George Reed: Civil Rights Leader
  • Reagan Davis: Education Leader
  • Jeremy Rodden: Education Leader
  • Jeff Staples: Environmental Leader
  • Blaizen Buckshot Bloom: Environmental Leader
  • Mary Lou Burke: Environmental Leader
  • Dave Woods: Local Business Owner
  • Annette Kelley: Community Leader
  • Greg Dono: Community Leader
  • L. Jameel Shaheer: Community Leader
  • Eric Lopez: Youth Leader
  • Ty Champion: Youth Leader

Pledges & Distinctions