Released on August 11, 2009

(Alexandria, VA) – Today, NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia PAC, the commonwealth’s leading advocate for personal privacy and a woman’s right to choose, announced its endorsement of Scott Surovell for House District 44. Surovell is being challenged by Republican candidate Jay McConville for the vacancy that occurred when Delegate Kris Amundson announced her retirement late last month.

“As the former chairman of the Fairfax County Democratic Committee, Surovell is well versed in issues that matter most to Northern Virginians. And as the father of three daughters, and a proud Virginian, Surovell is firmly committed to protecting reproductive rights and expanding access to health care for all,” said Tarina Keene, Executive Director of NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia.

“Surovell is a pro-choice leader who will support measures to prevent unintended pregnancies and reduce the need for abortion – values the residents of the 44th District look for in their legislators.  We are thrilled to endorse Scott Survoell and look forward to working closely with him in years to come.”

NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia supports candidates who are dedicated to family planning, preventing unintended pregnancy, and increasing access to reproductive healthcare for women and families.  The organization’s powerful statewide network of activists will mobilize pro-choice voters throughout Virginia to help elect Scott Surovell and other pro-choice candidates in November.