WaPo Endorses Qarni for Senate

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Candidate Atif Qarni speaking at the opening of his campaign office during his run for delegate in the General Assembly. Candidate Atif Qarni when running for the Virginia House of Delegates.

The Washington Post announced its endorsement of Atif Qarni in the race for the 29th Senate District Democratic nomination.

The May 24 endorsement touted Qarni’s “energy, determination, and commitment to service,” and called him the “strongest” of the three candidates.

“I am very touched by the words in Sunday’s Washington Post,” said Atif Qarni. “I’m so glad that the issues we’re talking about are resonating with voters. I know that The Washington Post’s endorsement is possible only because of our supporters and how hard they’ve been working to help get my message out and advocate on my behalf. This is for them.”

“This is a great moment for our campaign,” said campaign manager Jeff Allen. “The qualifications outlined in the article are clear: Atif Qarni is the only candidate in this race that will be a truly effective advocate for meaningful education reforms in Richmond because he lives it. No other candidate can bring that experience to the table. As for Atif’s ‘energy, determination, and commitment to service,’ I think his record as a Marine, teacher, McAuliffe Administration appointee, and family man speaks for itself.”

The endorsement of The Washington Post follows other prominent endorsements. That list includes: Former Chief Technology Officer of the United States, Aneesh Chopra, Senator Adam Ebbin, Delegate Mark Keam, Delegate Mark Sickles, Delegate Sam Rasoul, Manassas Park Councilwoman Jeanette Rishell, and Manassas City Councilman Ken Elston.

Atif Qarni was a Marine for eight years, including a tour in Iraq in which he served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and was among the first American troops to enter Baghdad. He is currently an eighth-grade math teacher at nearby Beville Middle School, as well as a member of Governor McAuliffe’s Small Business Commission. He lives in Manassas with his wife and two young sons.

According to his campaign, Atif Qarni is running for the Senate of Virginia because he believes the district needs a committed leader to continue the legacy of Senator Colgan- one who will fight for important issues like improving our schools by reducing class sizes, bringing more jobs to Manassas and Prince William County and by reducing the burden of traffic and congestion. He will be a strong voice for the values of the 29th District. The Democratic primary will be held Tuesday, June 9. For more information, please visit qarniforsenate.com.

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