Marsden Wins!

Vows to fight for Fairfax quality of life in Virginia Senate

Jan 13, 2010

(FAIRFAX STATION, VA) Senator-Elect Dave Marsden won the hard-fought contest for the 37th District Special Election tonight. Marsden pledged to keep focusing on what's critical for Fairfax County: tax relief for middle class families, helping our small businesses grow jobs, and protecting Fairfax County's world class schools.

"I am honored by the great responsibility the voters of Fairfax have given me tonight," said Marsden. "I want to thank everyone who took the time to come out and vote in this critical special election, and I especially want to thank the hundreds of volunteers working through the cold for me today and the thousands who voted for me. Tomorrow, I head to Richmond to tackle Fairfax's problems head on. I look forward to working with my new colleagues in the Senate to ensure we keep fighting for small businesses, we keep education funding strong for Fairfax, and we responsibly balance the budget to move Virginia forward."

Marsden accepted former Fairfax County School Board Member Steve Hunt's gracious concession in the race for the 37th Senate District. Marsden praised Hunt's patriotism, dedication to children, and service to our community, and appreciated Hunt's pledge to work together for the betterment of Fairfax County.

Marsden will be sworn in tomorrow in Richmond to begin the 2010 legislative session.