Congressman Bobby Scott endorses Rod Hall for VA-HD-31
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Third District Congressman Bobby Scott has announced his endorsement of Rod Hall’s campaign in VA-HD-31.
“I’m pleased to endorse Rod Hall for Virginia House of Delegates in the 31st District,” Scott said. “We need committed leaders and strong partners in the State House and Rod is ready to get to work on day one for his community. His time on Capitol Hill, service within the Obama administration, as well as the private sector have prepared him well for this moment. I am immensely proud to support his campaign and look forward to working with him in the Virginia House of Delegates.”
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