Richmond Commonwealth’s Attorney Announces Support for Moran

~ Herring: Grassroots, People-Focused Fighter Needed for Governor ~

RICHMOND – Richmond Commonwealth’s Attorney Mike Herring announced his support of Brian Moran for Governor today. Herring was elected Richmond’s Commonwealth’s Attorney in November of 2005. Herring attended the Democratic Party of Virginia’s Jefferson-Jackson Dinner and heard Moran’s speech on the values of the party and the politics of the future.

“This weekend Brian Moran made his case to lead our party and defined what’s at stake in this election,” Herring said. “He believes we are the party of the people and the grassroots. He has been fighting for Virginia for over 20 years, and I know he’ll fight for us as Governor. His experience as a prosecutor and his work to strengthen local law enforcement make it clear that he will lead this Commonwealth forward.”

Herring is the second city-wide elected official in Richmond to endorse Moran. Last week, Richmond Mayor Dwight Jones announced his support.

“I’m honored to have Mike’s support,” Moran said. “He is the type of local leader who shares my vision for a grassroots party powered by people. He believes we need someone who will fight for the hard-working men and women of Virginia.”

Prior to his election as Commonwealth's Attorney, he was a partner at the law firm of Bricker & Herring and an adjunct professor at the University of Richmond School of Law. Mr. Herring served as the first African-American president of the Richmond Bar Association in 2005 and was Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Criminal Law Section of the Virginia State Bar in 2004 and 2005.

Brian Moran has a 20-year record of service to the people of Virginia. He was Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus and a Delegate from Alexandria City and Fairfax County. Prior to that, he served as a prosecutor in Arlington County.

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