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Personal Twitter 41st Lt. Governor of Virginia | Fmr. Federal Prosecutor | Blessed Father, Husband, Son, Brother & Public Servant #WeRiseTogether #Next400Years
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June 5, 1798. Exactly 220 years ago today, Simon Fairfax was freed from slavery in Virginia. Today, his great-great-great grandson is Lieutenant Governor of Virginia. #WeRiseTogether #SpiritualWealth
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So many African American families know little about their history as so little about enslaved people was documented. But moments before the 2018 inauguration, @LGJustinFairfax was given information that would change his life. Full story here:nbc12.com/story/37452675 #RVA @NBC12
This is how the Pod actually Saves America...by knocking doors! We’ve got 36 hours, team. Let’s sprint across the finish line #GameOnVA
History repeats itself. I will be stepping off the dais today in protest of the Virginia Senate honoring Robert E. Lee. I’ll be thinking of this June 5, 1798 manumission document that freed my great-great-great grandfather Simon Fairfax from slavery in Virginia. #WeRiseTogether
Freedom to Rise: June 5, 1798. Exactly 220 years ago today, Simon Fairfax was freed from slavery in Virginia. Today, his great-great-great grandson is Lieutenant Governor of Virginia. #WeRiseTogether #SpiritualWealth #FreedomToRise
My barber (just now): “Thank you so much for breaking those ties to expand Medicaid! Now, me and my mom will qualify for healthcare in January!”
I’m not crying, you’re crying.
So proud of you, Virginia! Elections have consequences. #Vote
#WeRiseTogether
Amazing how that happens, .
You *immediately* assumed the guilt of the second Black statewide elected official in Virginia’s 400-Year history & called on me to resign within hours of a *press release* with no investigation, facts, evidence or #dueprocess.
#Hypocrisy
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It's tough when someone who knows you turns you into a caricature for ideological reasons.
I'm out.
It’s a new day in the Commonwealth of Virginia. #WeRiseTogether
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Virginia’s lone black statewide official sits out Robert E. Lee tribute wapo.st/2FJEWu1
Thank you Virginia! We're the match that will spark a progressive wildfire that spreads across the country. This is just the beginning.
First official day in the Transition Office. God is good... #SpiritualWealth #ServingVirginians #FutureIsNow
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Democrat flips Va. House seat in recount by a single vote, creating a rare 50-50 tie in legislature washingtonpost.com/local/virginia
Historic Day! Just signed the #MedicaidExpansionVA bills to cover hundreds of thousands of Virginians — Now on to ! #WeRiseTogether
Thank you! We did it. The countless hours we spent campaigning, the phone calls, the door knocks, and the... fb.me/7RFxcnW24
Statement of The Fairfax Family on the Passing of William Anthony Fairfax, Jr.
The #Fairfax Family is heartbroken to announce that our beautiful and brilliant William Anthony Fairfax, Jr. passed away from this earthly life at the age of 24 on September 9, 2022.
#SpiritualWealth
Proud to be with Governor in Florida to spread Virginia’s wildfire of progressive change! 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Let’s help #BringItHome!
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Gov. Ralph Northam and Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax will be in Florida today to campaign for Dem gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum (Jimmy Buffett concert on the schedule). Fairfax will be in Atlanta on Sunday to GOTV for Stacey Abrams in the Georgia governor’s race.
., I’ve considered voting for you, but & his self-acclaimed political “son” orchestrated racist false allegations against the second Black LG of VA to try to stop my rise to Governor. Black people are tired of this routine. #Next400Years
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Joe Biden just referred to Terry McAuliffe as “the once and future governor of Virginia.”
This is our time. Virginia, let’s reclaim hope in this nation. Vote Northam-Fairfax-Herring on Nov. 7th! #FairfaxForLG #GameOnVA
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BREAKING: Vice-President Endorses Justin Fairfax for Lt. Governor of Virginia. Vote #FairfaxForLG Nov. 7! fairfaxforlg.com
Congratulations to my dear friends and , the next Governors of Florida and Georgia! Very proud to support them both in their primaries. It’s a new day in America! #WeRiseTogether
Thank you, Mr. President for your class, grace, dignity, charity, integrity, selfless service, care for others, generosity of spirit & for the eloquence of your example. We will return one day soon to this style of leadership. #HopeAndChange #FutureIsNow
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From the Obama family to yours, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving full of joy and gratitude.
The descendants of Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, & Simon Fairfax prayed together in the Virginia Lt. Governor’s Office on #MLK Day 2019. No weapon formed against us shall prosper. We are helping this nation rise to the better angels of our nature. #WeRiseTogether
Ephesians 6:11
Walking in the light of ancestors...
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Very respectfully, No.
. earned this singular privilege by winning, and they should get the same privilege that every team before them has received.
#GeauxTigers #MarchMadness
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This candidate thinks Virginia could be 'the match that sparks the wildfire of progressive change all across this country’
Today, I got to see and touch the ORIGINAL June 5, 1798 Virginia Deed of Manumission through which the 9th Lord Fairfax freed my great-great-great grandfather, Simon Fairfax, from slavery. The Fairfax Family Story. The Virginia Story. The American...
Senator just said she’ll vote NO on #BrettKavanaugh. I just MAXED OUT to Senator Heitkamp. #WeRiseTogether
Preparing to preside over the Senate of Virginia as Lt. Governor starting on January 15, 2018 — MLK Day! Awesome team, awesome responsibility. #FutureIsNow #TheWayAhead
Taking the Oath of Office as Lieutenant Governor of Virginia! #WeRiseTogether
F Rating from the . I have never been prouder to have an F. How do I earn an F-minus? #MarchForOurLives #WeRiseTogether
An epic and improbable journey of hope and love. This is my family’s story. This is Virginia’s story. This is...
Heads Up: They may try to honor Confederate General “Stonewall” Jackson in the Virginia Senate on Monday. On #MLK Day... #WeRiseTogether
The Fairfax Family wishes you and your loved ones a joyous and blessed Thanksgiving Holiday. Thank you for your friendship and support. The best is yet to come! #HappyThanksgiving
Happy birthday to a great President, ! You continue to inspire a powerful movement for hope & change. #WeRiseTogether #ObamaDay
In the face of historic injustice, there is no substitute for steely courage and truth.
There should be public accountability for everyone who played a role in swiftly and arbitrarily expelling Black elected legislators with no #DueProcess.
#TenneseeThree #DemocracyInDanger
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Rep. @brotherjones_ is expelled. This image will remain, along with his powerful words. I believe that something powerful has shifted in Tennessee. The whole world is watching. Especially the young people of Tennessee.
Georgia is going BLUE in 2018! & I headlined an event for dear friend & the next Governor of Georgia ! #TeamAbrams #WeRiseTogether
Georgia, you’re next! Let’s elect Governor and spread the wildfire of progressive change to the Peach State 🍑! #WeRiseTogether #TeamAbrams #gapol
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This candidate thinks Virginia could be 'the match that sparks the wildfire of progressive change all across this country’
We each were told we would be “lucky” to live past 18. In the VA Senate with my brothers the Vice-Chair of the DC City Council & the Vice-Dean of GW Law School . God is so good. Dream big, work hard, & lift others as you climb. #SpiritualWealth
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Big news! Proud to serve as Chair of the Democratic Lieutenant Governor’s Association! #DemLGs #WeRiseTogether
“Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax will run the Democratic Lieutenant Governors Association, which launches Tuesday. With an...
39 today! Thank you for the overwhelming love & kindness today & every day. #WeRiseTogether #SpiritualWealth
Her name is Abigail Spanberger. After we #GOTV in #VA07 on Nov. 6th, her title will be Congresswoman.
#Vote
#NovemberIsComing
#FlipThe7th
#TeamSpanberger
#WeRiseTogether
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Congressional candidate Abigail Spanberger had a brilliant comeback to her GOP opponent constantly calling her Nancy Pelosi
2018. Ancestors’ Wildest Dreams.
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As Lieutenant Governor, I was so proud to cast 4 tie-breaking votes in the Senate to help pave the way for #MedicaidExpansion in Virginia. When we vote, we win. #WeRiseTogether
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About 400,000 Virginians will now have access to affordable health insurance. bit.ly/2L4CDBl
The wildfire of progressive change has reached #Alabama! Congratulations @GDouglasJones! Who’s next?... #FutureIsNow #WeRiseTogether
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This candidate thinks Virginia could be 'the match that sparks the wildfire of progressive change all across this country’
THIS was the turnout in January IN THE SNOW for the #FairfaxForLG Campaign Kickoff. Please brave 30 more minutes of rain to elect & ! #GameOnVA
BREAKING: The Washington Post Endorses Justin Fairfax for Lt. Governor of Virginia! The choice is crystal clear.... fb.me/1CRcFC3Dp
Another historic day in Virginia! By a vote of 26-14, the Senate just passed SJR 284 — a resolution to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment to the US Constitution. Proud to preside. #ERA #VAratifyERA
I’m old enough to remember when I was the *young* Lt. Governor!
Ages L-R: 31, 36, 39
So proud of my dear friends Lt. Governor-Elect (Wisconsin) & (Michigan)
#FutureIsNow #WeRiseTogether
Congratulations to my dear friend — Democratic Nominee for Governor of Georgia! On to November! #WeRiseTogether #TeamAbrams #gapol
Thinking about and honoring all of the great men and women who have served this country so selflessly and valiantly, including my late maternal grandfather, Charles D. Butler, Sr., who served in World War II in the RedBall Express in Europe. #VeteransDay2017 #SpiritualWealth
Take note. As of 2pm, the has not tweeted once on the day of #MarchForOurLives. Silence them again and again at the ballot box. #WeRiseTogether
A joyous and blessed Easter to all who celebrate from the Fairfax Family! #HappyEaster #SpiritualWealth
Had a blast introducing dear friend Senator at a high-energy Kaine 2018 rally in Newport News! Let’s re-elect this great public servant in November! #VA4ALL #TK4VA #WeRiseTogether
As Lt. Governor-Elect of Virginia, I very much look forward to your Senate visits & to extending the warm welcome of the Senate to the Gentlewoman from Prince William County, my friend Madam Delegate Danica Roem! #FutureIsNow #FixRoute28
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I know the intent behind this wasn't charitable toward me and I'm grateful our hopefully future Speaker @deltoscano has my back.
That said, I hope the unintended consequence of this will be non-binary Virginians feeling emboldened to run for office & win.
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Thank you, Madam Secretary!! Honored to have your support. Let’s win Virginia AGAIN & spark the wildfire of progressive change. #GameOnVA
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Replying to @HillaryClinton
Virginians: my friends @RalphNortham @FairfaxJustin @MarkHerringVA need you to show up and vote to get across the finish line.
Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax says Wednesday’s votes were the direct result of November’s blue wave election.
“Because people came out in large numbers and made their voices heard in 2017 we now stand together today to celebrate this... tinyurl.com/ybcopphh
Statement on the First Anniversary of the Events in #Charlottesville
About to reach hundreds of thousands of voters for Northam-Fairfax-Herring! Dear friend is ready to win on Nov. 7! #GameOnVA
Outstanding! So proud of our dear friend who will help this nation rise with her response to the State of the Union Address. #WeRiseTogether
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At a moment when our nation needs to hear from leaders who can unite for a common purpose, I am honored to be delivering the Democratic State of the Union response. twitter.com/fairfightactio…
I took this picture tonight of the First Lady and Second Lady of Virginia. & I married WAY up! #WeRiseTogether
Virginia, Today is #ElectionDay! Polls are open from 6am to 7pm. What time will you vote? Check your polling...
“Stonewall Jackson was my great-great-great grandfather. Virginia should stop ‘honoring’ him.” —> My great-great-great grandfather was Simon Fairfax, a noble, enslaved African-American. We all agree. Thank you & . #WeRiseTogether
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Today I'm recalling four Virginia National Guard soldiers and one helicopter from Arizona. Virginia will not devote any resource to border enforcement actions that support the inhumane policy of separating children from their parents. governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/all-r
Genesis 50:20
“But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive.”
#WeRiseTogether
I found this in a drawer on the Lt. Governor’s dais today. Any idea whose this is, ? pic.twitter.com/vRYtCQEela
We condemn this cowardly act of hate — it has no place in Virginia or anywhere else. Sending love to our Jewish brothers and sisters. Hate will lose.
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Thank you, and .
Your constant presence and personal care for The Fairfax Family in this difficult moment have been a great source of strength, inspiration and comfort for us all.
#SpiritualWealth 🧵
#WilliamFairfaxJrsPromise
FIRED UP! At HQ in Atlanta with amazing #TeamAbrams volunteers. Georgia is going BLUE in 2018! #WeRiseTogether
Rest in peace to a true American hero, Sen. John McCain. Thank you for your 60 years of distinguished service to the United States of America and for your honesty and maverick spirit in challenging political times. Godspeed.
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Great time today with Joy-Ann Reid on MSNBC discussing Tuesday’s historic victories and a new era of hope in this... fb.me/6QTmKrfX3
Cameron just said this picture captures all 4 of our personalities perfectly. I agree. 😉 #WeRiseTogether
Justin “Edward” Fairfax. I am proudly named after my Great Uncle Edward “Eddie” Bell who was a Philadelphia Eagle & the first African-American All-American football player at Ivy League . #SpiritualWealth #WeRiseTogether #FlyEaglesFly
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Great launch with @TerryMcAuliffe knocking Henrico doors for @RalphNortham @FairfaxJustin @MarkHerringVA @debrarodman73 #GameOnVA
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So proud to have just cast my vote for @RalphNortham @FairfaxJustin & @MarkHerringVA this morning! I hope you'll join me.
Happy to see dear friend & 2017 supporter take the next step in her journey. Virginia will play a big role in electing a Democrat to the White House in 2020. #WeRiseTogether
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I'm running for president. Let's do this together. Join us: kamalaharris.org
HISTORIC DAY! #MedicaidExpansion is now law in #Virginia! Hundreds of thousands of Virginians will now have health care. #medicaidexpansionva
Now a mass shooting at a high school graduation in Richmond.
We need a powerful, skilled, novel and coordinated federal, state and local initiative to stop us from living in gun violence war zones and playing “mass-shooting roulette” as if either is “normal.”
#EnoughIsEnough
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Multiple people have been shot outside a high school graduation ceremony in Richmond, Virginia Tuesday afternoon. At least five victims have been shot, including three with life-threatening injuries.
I am PERSONALLY going back to Georgia before Nov. 6th to get out every additional vote I can for , , & the ticket. PLEASE donate, knock doors & make phone calls. History has its eyes on us! #TeamAbrams #WeRiseTogether
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We're locked in the closest governor's race in the U.S.
The stakes could not be higher. The choice we face could not be more clear.
We only have 18 days to finish what we started. Donate to support voter outreach and let's get it done for Georgia: bit.ly/final_stretch #gapol
220 years after he was freed, Simon Fairfax’s great-great-great grandson became Lt. Governor of Virginia. Even in these dark political times, there is hope. #WeRiseTogether
Happy Birthday to my dear friend Governor ! Very proud to serve Virginia alongside you. #WeRiseTogether #TheWayAhead
