Crusade endorses candidates
10/21/2021, noon
The Richmond Crusade for Voters is marking its 65th anniversary by urging voters to support the ONE Casino + Resort and the Democratic ticket in the Nov. 2 election.
The area’s oldest and largest Black political group voted Oct. 15 to throw its support behind the casino that Maryland-based Black media company Urban One is proposing to develop in an industrial area off Commerce Road in South Side.
The group also voted to support former Gov. Terry McAuliffe for a second term as Virginia’s chief executive, Delegate Hala Ayala for lieutenant governor and Attorney General Mark R. Herring in his bid for a third term.
The Crusade stated that its selection of the three Democrats for the top offices was based on expectations that they “will create good-paying jobs, make health care more affordable, protect voting rights and invest in public education and public safety.”
The Crusade also voted to support the re-election bids of several Democratic delegates to the General Assembly, including Dawn Adams, 68th District; Betsy B. Carr, 69th District; Delores L. McQuinn, 70th District; Jeffrey M. Bourne, 71st District; and Lamont Bagby, 74th District.
The organization also voted to back Democratic incum- bents seeking new terms as city constitutional officers: Commonwealth’s Attorney Colette W. McEachin; Sheriff Antionette V. Irving; and Treasurer Nichole Richardson Armstead.
