Letter to the Editor: Tomorrow's Primary Also Includes House of Delegates

Submitted to Patch by Herndon resident Jennifer Boysko.

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Voters in the 86th District,

Tomorrow, June 11th, is the Democratic Primary, and I ask you for your vote in the race for the House of Delegates.

As many residents of the 86th District know, I am a strong Democrat and a longtime community activist here in Herndon. We are a group of people with a diverse set of political beliefs. I have successfully worked with many of you to help solve problems here in the  area. Each of us holds strong convictions and cares deeply about this community. I think we all respect one another for that.

Those of you who know me well know that I have been a consistent voice for progress here in Herndon. I have served our Dranesville Supervisor John Foust over the past five years helping members of our community address the challenges we face at the local level. I have been active here in town for most of the past two decades, giving my time and energy to support a variety of groups and efforts. I have spoken out on issues even when they weren’t politically popular because it was the right thing to do. I have helped move things forward.

Now, because I am frustrated by the actions of the Virginia General Assembly over the past several years, I am putting my money where my mouth is by running for office now.  I need your help.

I am putting everything I have into this race. Over the past several months I have knocked on thousands of doors, listening to voters young and old who share my exasperation at the state of Virginia politics.

On June 11th, I ask you to cast your vote for me. I am running for the 86th District House of Delegates' Democratic nominee. The turnout will be abysmally low. Every vote will count. 

The horrible turn in politics won’t get better unless we make a change and until everyone participates in choosing our leaders. I will never let a political party tie my hands or force me to vote against my better sense.

I pledge to put this community first, always.

Kindest regards,

Jennifer Boysko

Candidate for the House of Delegates

86th District

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