NextGen PAC Endorses Progressive Congressional Candidates in VA

The nation’s largest youth vote organization endorses progressive candidates in Virginia

Richmond, VA – Today, NextGen PAC announced the endorsement of Missy Cotter Smasal and Eugene Vindman. These endorsements are a critical part of NextGen PAC’s efforts to mobilize thousands of young voters across the country in support of progressive candidates in this election cycle and beyond.

NextGen PAC endorses these candidates because they reflect the values of the most progressive and diverse generation in American history. These candidates have proven themselves to be civil servants who are committed to building a more just and equitable Virginia.

“Young voters in Virginia have the potential to be the electoral margin-of-victory in November,” NextGen PAC President and Executive Director Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez said. “We are proud to endorse Missy Cotter Smasal and Eugene Vindman, who embody the courage and commitment needed to stand against MAGA Republicans’ extremist agenda. The stakes have never been higher, and these candidates are prepared to lead the fight for justice, equality, and a brighter future for all Virginians.”

“NextGen PAC is proud to endorse Missy Cotter Smasal and Eugene Vindman for Congress,” NextGen PAC State Director Will Winters said. “These candidates have shown through their work and service to their community the unwavering support to uphold the values of and lead on issues that directly impact Virginia’s young people – including increasing economic opportunities in communities across Virginia, protecting reproductive rights, and enacting common sense gun safety legislation. NextGen PAC is thrilled to endorse these champions of young people in Virginia and across the country.”

In 2020, NextGen PAC helped mobilize 1 in every 9 young voters who cast a ballot, leading to the largest youth voter turnout in history. In 2024, NextGen PAC is focused on empowering young voters to fight for a better future, this includes endorsing progressive candidates and ballot measures, among other activities.

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About NextGen PAC
NextGen PAC’s mission is to empower young voters to engage in elections and ensure our government is responsive to the largest and most diverse generation in American history. We invite 18-to-35 year olds into our democracy to ensure our government works for them and to find new solutions to the dire challenges facing our country. NextGen PAC fights for a progressive future by growing and wielding the grassroots political power of young people on the ground and online.