NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Former President Barack Obama is set to come to Norfolk for a rally with Virginia gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger.
The former president will join the Democrat nominee for Governor for a rally on Saturday, Nov. 1 at the Chartway Arena. The announcement about the rally came just a few days after President Obama endorsed Spanberger in her campaign to serve as the next Governor of Virginia.
Obama highlighted Spanberger’s commitment to always putting the people of Virginia first, as well as her record of protecting Virginians’ fundamental rights, including their voting rights and the right of women to make their own healthcare decisions.
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The registration page shows the event is Saturday, Nov. 1 from 10:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. The Chartway Arena is located at Old Dominion University, at 4320 Hampton Blvd.
“Virginia’s elections are some of the most important in the country this year, and I am proud to endorse Abigail Spanberger for Governor. Republican policies are raising costs on working families so billionaires can get massive tax cuts,” said President Obama. “As Governor, Abigail will stand up for Virginia families. She’ll work to build an economy that works for everyone, not just big corporations and the wealthy.”
On Oct. 20, the Republican candidate for governor, Winsome Earle-Sears, received support from President Donald Trump while speaking with press on Air Force One.
Obama’s visit to Norfolk will be the first campaign visit to Hampton Roads of any Democratic President in over a decade. President Obama last campaigned in Hampton Roads in 2012.
More information will be forthcoming on event details.
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