Giffords PAC Endorses Councilman Aaron Rouse in Special Election for Virginia State Senate
Washington DC — Today, Giffords PAC, the gun safety organization founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, announced its endorsement of Virginia Beach City Councilman Aaron Rouse in the special election for Virginia’s 7th Senate District.
Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords:
“Councilman Aaron Rouse is exactly who Virginians need representing them in office. He is a proven leader who is committed to putting safety first—not the interests of the corporate gun lobby. As gun violence continues to devastate our communities, leaders must find the courage to act on this life-or-death issue. I am confident that Councilman Rouse will be able to break through the gridlock and achieve real results for his constituents. I am proud to support him in this crucial special election, and I believe he will help maintain the gun safety majority in the Virginia Senate and save lives across the Commonwealth.”
Councilman Aaron Rouse:
“I am honored to have the endorsement of Giffords. Their tireless work to make our communities safer and pass commonsense gun violence prevention laws is saving lives. Too recently we have seen the scourge of gun violence across our Commonwealth and nation. In Virginia’s Senate, I will build on the progress we’ve made and be a champion for gun violence prevention efforts.”
As an alum of Virginia Tech and a current resident of Virginia Beach, Councilman Rouse is no stranger to the issue of gun violence—in 2007, a gunman killed 32 students and faculty members at his alma mater and in 2019, his community was devastated by another mass shooting that claimed the lives of 12 innocent people. As a firm believer in the necessity of violence intervention, he has spent his professional life working to be a role model for others by consistently emphasizing the need to bring people together, building relationships, and equipping young people with the skills to approach conflict with level heads and not firearms. In his current capacity, Councilman Rouse has proudly partnered with the Department of Justice and Virginia Beach Police Department to deepen levels of community trust and provide residents with new and improved safe spaces in their neighborhoods. In the Virginia Senate, he will continue to build on the progress he’s made at the local level and be a champion for efforts to reduce crime across Southeast Virginia.
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