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Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker @ebpforva.bsky.social · 3d

It was so wonderful to attend Art on the Avenue and celebrate its 30th anniversary and honor Pat Miller with local, state, and federal commendations! I'm so grateful to all vendors and artists for their participation and our community for attending this weekend.

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Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker @ebpforva.bsky.social · 25d

Great to see our Democratic nominee for Governor,
@abigailspanberger.com, with friends and colleagues at a canvass launch in Arlington! After her rousing speech, I headed to the West End of Alexandria to knock doors. Early voting starts on Friday!

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Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker @ebpforva.bsky.social · 27d

I was proud to join Together We Bake this morning for their annual Empowerment Breakfast! I'm so grateful for the work they do for underserved women in our region and grateful for the generosity of our community in their support!

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Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker @ebpforva.bsky.social · 28d

Today, we remember the tragedy of 9/11 and honor those whose lives were taken too soon, many from our community. While we can never repay the sacrifices, their heroism will never be forgotten. We will never forget.

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Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker @ebpforva.bsky.social · 29d

Last weekend, I enjoyed seeing our statewide candidates, @senatorhashmi.bsky.social and @jonesjay.bsky.social, and battleground candidate, @johnmcauliff.bsky.social around Northern Virginia! I'm so grateful for their hard work and deep commitment to making our Commonwealth a better place.

Red-haired, fair skinned woman in a blue dress with white embroidery, Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker, with Senator Ghazala Hashmi, a tan brunette woman in a red blazer with a white top

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Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker @ebpforva.bsky.social · Sep 3

I'm excited to be endorsed by the Save the Children Action Network! Expanding access to quality early childhood care and education and reducing childhood food insecurity are two of my top priorities and I look forward to working together on these issues.

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Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker @ebpforva.bsky.social · Sep 2

This weekend, I was thrilled to join labor leaders, colleagues, neighbors, and friends across Northern Virginia to celebrate Labor Day! Workers power our economy and deserve the right to unionize, bargain, and have a safe workplace.

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Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker @ebpforva.bsky.social · Sep 1

Happy Labor Day! Today we honor the hardworking people who power our economy. Let's celebrate the victories of the labor movement and recommit ourselves to fighting for fair wages, safe workplaces, & dignity for all workers.

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Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker @ebpforva.bsky.social · Aug 19

I'm excited to share that I have received the endorsement of Virginia League of Conservation Voters! It’s an honor to be recognized for my commitment to protecting our environment and safeguarding our climate.

Elizabeth Bennett-Parker House of Delegates District 5 2025 VALCV.ORG Virginia LCV Endorsed

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Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker @ebpforva.bsky.social · Aug 6

It was wonderful to celebrate National Night Out across the 5th District, from Mason at Van Dorn to Hume Springs! These events are a great way to bring neighbors together and build partnerships that help keep our community safe. Thanks to all who made it happen!

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Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker @ebpforva.bsky.social · Jul 1

Pride month may be over, but we should really be celebrating LGBTQ pride all year round! I enjoyed celebrating this weekend with colleagues and neighbors at Alexandria Pride.

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Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker @ebpforva.bsky.social · Jun 25

All eyes are on VA this year and now is the time to secure the resources we need to succeed. Join me, @kathykltran.bsky.social, and @staceycarrollva.bsky.social for a fundraiser to support our Democratic majority in the House on Sunday from 3-5 pm! Get your ticket: secure.actblue.com/donate/fundr...

Keep the House Blue. Alexandria Fundraiser to support the Democratic majority in the House of Delegates featuring Dem. Caucus Chair Kathy Tran, Del. Elizabeth Bennett-Parker, Stacey Carroll. Sunday June 29, 2025 from 3-5 pm. Alexandria address upon RSVP. RSVP at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/fundraiser0629. Paid for and authorized by Elect Elizabeth Bennett-Parker, Kathy Tran for Delegate and Friends of Stacey Carroll

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Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker @ebpforva.bsky.social · Jun 24

Thrilled to have the support of @ppava.bsky.social in this race. I’m committed to safeguarding the full spectrum of reproductive health care for every Virginian. Together, we’ll keep Virginia moving forward.

Elizabeth Bennett-Parker Virginia's 5th House District Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia Endorsed 2025

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Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker @ebpforva.bsky.social · Jun 23

Today, I went to Richmond for the Heating and Cooling Building Code Study Group meeting where we discussed how to improve the Building Code to address residents' concerns around heating and cooling requirements. It was a fitting day to discuss air conditioning!

Elizabeth Bennett-Parker standing outside next to a sign reading Virginia Housing 4224 Cox Road on a hot sunny day

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Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker @ebpforva.bsky.social · Jun 10

It was great to speak with the Alexandria Rotary Club today as they distributed grants to dozens of local nonprofits. Thank you for all you do for our community and thank you for having me!

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Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker @ebpforva.bsky.social · Jun 9

I also wanted to highlight the amazing Alexandria City High School students I met at the rally who organize with Students Demand Action. Ruby's speech was inspiring and helped ground me in the importance of this work.

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Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker @ebpforva.bsky.social · Jun 9

I was proud to attend and speak at the #WearOrange Rally at Market Square on Friday, hosted by @everytown.bsky.social and Alexandria Moms Demand Action. Every gun death is preventable, and I know together, we can end gun violence.

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Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker @ebpforva.bsky.social · Jun 6

I'm excited that @abigailspanberger.com has included my proposal to protect and preserve affordable housing in her housing agenda! My bill to address VA's critical housing crisis has been vetoed two years in a row by Gov. Youngkin and I can't wait to elect a Governor who will sign and champion it.

Abigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · Jun 6

The cost of a mortgage or rent is just too high for many Virginians. No family should get priced out of their communities — which is why I have a plan to make Virginia more affordable.

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Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker @ebpforva.bsky.social · May 27

Great to be at the @AlexVADems Rock the Blue Dinner last week! Thank you for having me and thank you for all you do to elect Democrats!

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Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker @ebpforva.bsky.social · May 9

I'm excited to share that I received a 100% from @virginialcv.bsky.social on their Conservation Scorecard! I'm proud of the work my colleagues and I have done to promote energy efficiency, strengthen clean energy infrastructure, protect our natural resources and more.

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Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker @ebpforva.bsky.social · May 8

I appreciated the opportunity to speak with the West End Business Association yesterday morning with my colleague School Board Member Donna Kenley at the Silver Diner! I'm grateful for all they do to support small businesses and promote economic development in our city.

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Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker @ebpforva.bsky.social · May 7

Dr. Badar Khan Suri is a scholar of peace and conflict resolution at Georgetown University and a legal resident of the US who calls Northern Virginia home. He has been unconstitutionally detained by ICE for 51 days and must be returned home to his family ASAP. www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

Detained Georgetown scholar must have his case heard in Virginia, judge rules

Badar Khan Suri, who has been detained in Texas for over a month, may challenge his deportation in Virginia federal court.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker @ebpforva.bsky.social · May 2

I'm honored to have received the 2025 Progressive Trailblazer Award from @yeonetwork.bsky.social! Thank you for this kind recognition and for all you do.

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Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker @ebpforva.bsky.social · Apr 16

Thank you to all who attended our Post-Session Town Hall at City Hall yesterday evening! I appreciated the opportunity to speak with constituents and answer your questions.

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Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker @ebpforva.bsky.social · Apr 15

I'm proud to be a @teamfreedomva.bsky.social Economic Security Ally. I'm so grateful for all they do to help Virginians keep more of their hard earned money and happy to work with them.

2025 Economic Security Ally Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker Freedom Virginia

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