Endorsements

An endorsement from an organization or individual is a signal that we share common values and that we will fight for the same issues. We’re proud to receive endorsements that showcase our commitment to a family-friendly economy, women’s reproductive healthcare, a environmental protection, women’s equality, LGBTQ advocacy, commonsense gun safety, and great public schools.

VA National Organization for Women PAC

Virginia NOW is the state chapter of the National Organization for Women. The Virginia NOW Political Action Committee endorses progressive candidates who support protecting and expanding rights for women, including ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), reproductive rights, economic justice, civil rights and voting rights, LGBTQ+ rights, immigration reform and commonsense gun safety.

 

Climate Cabinet Action

Climate Cabinet Action supports campaign and candidates who want to run on strong climate platforms, with a specific focus on down-ballot races like state legislatures. They have created the Climate Cabinet Scorecard, the first national tool to hold state legislators accountable for their votes on climate and environmental justice legislation.

 

Virginia Moms for Change

We’re proud to be endorsed by Virginia Moms for Change! Jennifer shares their dedication to protecting our children and promoting responsible gun policies. Let's create a Virginia where every child can thrive without fear.

 

National Democratic Redistricting Committee

Jennifer is proud to be running for office as a #DemocracyDefender! Former Attorney General Eric Holder and the National Democratic Redistricting Committee have endorsed our campaign because of our commitment to fight against gerrymandering. Now, let’s get to work towards a future where *all* Virginians have their voices heard and their votes counted.

 

Lynchburg Education Association

LEA is the local union of the Virginia Education Association, dedicated to advancing quality instruction and curriculum, adequate funding, and excellent working conditions for Virginia public employees. “Jennifer has proven herself to be an advocate for the students and staff of Lynchburg City Schools,” said Karl Loos, LEA president. “She understands the value of strong, consistent, well-funded public education, and what it means to the greater Lynchburg community, as well as those communities in surrounding counties.”

 

Lynchburg Voters League

We are thrilled to have received the endorsement of the Lynchburg Voters League, our City’s leading organization fighting for the full voting registration, education and participation of our BIPOC community. The Voters League advocates for important issues of racial justice, fairness and equality and we are proud to have their support.

 

#VOTEPROCHOICE

Jennifer Woofter for Delegate has been endorsed by #VOTEPROCHOICE, a national political organizing project and technology platformed connecting the nation’s prochoice majority voters with prochoice champion candidates in every election. #VOTEPROCHOICE endorses candidates that are committed to fight for a woman’s right to make her own healthcare decisions.

 

COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA

The Communications Workers of America has endorsed Jennifer Woofter for Delegate! The CWA represents 700,000 workers in private and public sector employment. CWA members work in telecommunications and information technology, the airline industry, news media, broadcast and cable television, education, health care and public service, law enforcement, manufacturing and other fields.

 

ROSEL’S LIST

We are thrilled to announce that we've been endorsed by ROSEL's List, our community's preeminent resource for women in politics. Named after Lynchburg matriarch Rosel Schewel, ROSEL's List is a tremendous force in our community. It's mission is to identify, mentor and elect women to positions of leadership in Central Virginia and statewide.

 

Equality Virginia PAC

We're thrilled to receive the endorsement of Equality Virginia PAC. Equality Virginia advocates and organizes across the Commonwealth, serving the full spectrum of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, and Queer people within Virginia. Because when Virginia is safe for ALL LGBTQ+ people, Virginia is safer for everyone.

 

VADEMS Women’s Caucus

The Virginia Democratic Women’s Caucus supports candidates who will prioritize enacting policies that will advance the rights and freedoms of women and girls. We are proud to receive their endorsement!

 

Roe Your Vote

Roe Your Vote is a group of advocates, legislators, and allies who have a history of on-the-ground work in Virginia in support of reproductive health and freedom. They support candidates who will fight to keep politicians out of Virginians’ personal reproductive health decisions. Research shows that 77% of Virginians support abortion access, not a sweeping abortion ban that will cost women’s lives.

 

Sierra Club

The Sierra Club is the nation's oldest, largest, and most influential grassroots environmental organization. In Virginia, they are over 20,000 members strong, coordinating action to promote climate solutions and oppose projects and policies that put the interests of polluters above the needs of communities. In 2023, the Sierra Club aims to maintain and restore a pro-climate majority in the Virginia General Assembly. We are so proud to receive their endorsement!

 

National Women’s Political Caucus Virginia

We are thrilled to share that the National Women's Political Caucus-Virginia has endorsed our campaign for the House of Delegates. The NWPC-VA supports candidates who advocate for equality (ERA), reproductive rights, criminal justice reform, environmental justice, health care equity, access to childcare and paid family leave, and education equity.

 

Virginia AFL-CIO

We are proud to announce that the Virginia AFL-CIO has endorsed Jennifer Woofter for Delegate. The AFL-CIO supports candidates who prioritize the health and well-being of working families. A “family-friendly economy” is the heart of our platform and we could not be more excited to fight for living wage jobs, access to affordable healthcare, and investment in technical and vocational training pathways.

 
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Moms Demand Action

Jennifer Woofter for Delegate has received the 2023 Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate distinction. It is a signal to supporters, volunteers and voters across the country that a candidate stands for gun violence prevention and will govern with gun safety in mind.

 

Everytown For Gun Safety

Nearly 10 million mayors, moms, teachers, survivors, gun owners, students, and everyday Americans have come together through Everytown for Gun Safety to make their own communities safer. By introducing evidence-based solutions in every town, we can end gun violence.

Every day, 120 Americans are killed with guns. It doesn’t have to be this way.