Delegate Adele McClure

@adelemcclure.bsky.social

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Mom to my favorite toddler. Fighter. State Rep. Candidate for Congress VA-07

Statement that reads: Today, I am suspending my campaign for Congress. I want to be clear about why: This campaign is ending because the district I launched this campaign to represent no longer exists after the results of a statewide election were effectively nullified by the courts. More than 3 million Virginians cast ballots in a statewide election. Voters were asked a direct question about congressional representation in the Commonwealth, and they answered. Then, after the people spoke, the outcome of that election was effectively thrown out. That should alarm every single person who believes in democracy. I am angry. Not because this court ruling ends my congressional campaign, but because it sends a dangerous message that the voices of voters can be ignored when the outcome is inconvenient to those in power. We cannot normalize courts erasing the will of the people. We cannot allow democratic participation to be treated like a suggestion. And we cannot pretend that an election with millions of ballots cast can simply be made null and void without consequence.
Adele McClure, wearing a pink blazer, talks with attendees seated at a long table during an outdoor gathering. People listen attentively while eating, with blue tents, patriotic bunting, and American flags displayed throughout the space.
Adele McClure, wearing a black dress and holding a toddler, stands smiling with a group of attendees at the Arlington Democrats Blue Victory Dinner. The group poses together in a warmly lit event space with other guests mingling in the background.
Adele is sitting in a legislative chamber holding her baby. Nearby, other people are seated at desks with papers and laptops.
Adele, wearing a bright pink blazer, stands with three women in front of a Fairfax Democrats booth, all smiling and holding “Vote YES by April 21st” flyers. A large “Fairfax Democrats” banner hangs behind them at an outdoor event with tents and vendors visible in the background.
Adele stands at a podium holding a microphone, addressing an audience seated in a room. The walls feature bulletin boards with various decorations and messages.
Link to press release document: bit.ly/ReelectionPR