Abortion rights in Virginia are hanging by a thread—but we can drive a stake into the GOP's plan to restrict abortion. That's why Daily Kos is proud to endorse Virginia Beach City Councilman Aaron Rouse in the Jan. 10 special election for the vacant 7th District in the state Senate.

Virginia Republicans are eager to pass an abortion ban, and they already control the governorship and the state House. Democrats, meanwhile, have just a 21-19 edge in the state Senate, and that includes Joe Morrissey, who describes himself as "pro-life" and says he supports a 20-week abortion ban.

Fortunately, we have a terrific opportunity to render Morrissey completely irrelevant in an upcoming special election for a GOP-held Senate seat.

Rouse, a Virginia Tech football standout and former NFL player, has pledged to oppose any effort to roll back reproductive rights and will fight to make health care more accessible and more affordable. He's passionate about investing in public education, raising pay for teachers, and expanding opportunities for job training. In the Senate, he'll be a progressive stalwart.

Please donate $5 or $10 to help Aaron Rouse flip a key seat in the Virginia Senate and crush Republican plans for an abortion ban!

Donate now to flip a key seat in Virginia from red to blue!

Donate now to flip a key seat in Virginia from red to blue!