VIRGINIA BEACH — Today, Missy Cotter Smasal, a Navy veteran, mom, and former small business owner, is announcing her candidacy to represent Virginia’s Second Congressional District with an emphasis on standing up for Coastal Virginia’s families, military, and veterans.
“I’m running for Congress because I truly love Coastal Virginia. I served as a Surface Warfare Officer in the United States Navy and, after finishing active duty, my husband and I chose to start our family here in Virginia Beach. I owned a small business that employed over a hundred local students, teachers, and retirees for over a decade. And now, I run a nonprofit that honors fallen servicewomen,” said Missy Cotter Smasal, candidate for Virginia’s Second Congressional District. “I was compelled to run because our current Congresswoman, who promised to stand up for Coastal Virginia and focus on military families and veterans, has not done so. She voted to cut veterans’ health benefits and then lied about it. Virginia’s veterans deserve a member of Congress who will honor our promises, not ones, like Kiggans, who vote to take away their benefits, threaten military readiness, and use servicemembers as political leverage. I feel called to serve, because extremist DC politicians, like Jen Kiggans, fail to support the people of this district. I will always stand up for Coastal Virginia’s families, veterans, and the future of our home.”
In Congress, Missy will be laser focused on Coastal Virginia priorities, particularly the local economy, education, and military and veteran issues. “As a former small business owner, I saw in real time how chaos in Washington can impact businesses in Hampton Roads. Our local economy thrives when government and military services are stable and reliable. I will always advocate for policies that allow Coastal Virginia to flourish,” said Cotter Smasal.
In addition, Missy’s campaign announced she has earned the endorsement of over 20 federal and local elected officials in Virginia. The list includes:
Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan
Governor Ralph Northam and First Lady Pamela Northam
Senator Louise Lucas – President Pro Tempore, Senate of Virginia, District 18
Senator Lynnwood Lewis – Senate of Virginia, District 6
Delegate David Bulova – Virginia House of Delegate, District 37
Delegate Cliff Hayes – Virginia House of Delegate, District 77
Delegate Clinton Jenkins – Virginia House of Delegate, District 76
Hon. Alex Askew – Former Virginia House of Delegate, District 85 & Candidate for Virginia House of Delegate, District 95
Hon. Nadarius Clark – Former Virginia House of Delegate, District 79 & Candidate for Virginia House of Delegate, District 84
Hon. Nancy Guy – Former Virginia House of Delegate, District 83
Hon. Jay Jones – Former Virginia House of Delegate, District 89
Michael Feggans – Candidate for Virginia House of Delegate, District 97
Phil Hernandez – Candidate for Virginia House of Delegate, District 94
Commissioner of the Revenue Phil Kellam – Virginia Beach Commissioner of the Revenue
Councilwoman Dr. Amelia Ross Hammond – Virginia Beach City Council, District 4
Councilman Worth Remick – Virginia Beach City Council, District 6
Councilwoman Dr. Ella Ward – Chesapeake City Council Member
Beverly Anderson – Virginia Beach School Board Member
Karen Jenkins – Community Activist and Candidate for Virginia House of Delegate, District 89
Staci Martin – Virginia Beach School Board Member, District 4
Kim Melnyk – Virginia Beach School Board Member, District 2
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Extremist DC politicians, like Jen Kiggans?
The Cape Charles Mirror is so fun!
Yeah. That’s what we need… another democrat in office… NO THANKS!!
Agreed with Bill