An Arlington resident has announced a campaign for U.S. Congress as an independent.
David Kennedy last week announced that he will be challenging Rep. Don Beyer (D) in Virginia’s 8th Congressional District this November. Also vying for that seat are Republican candidate Jerry Torres and independent candidates Bentley Hensel and Stephen Leon.
“I am honored and excited to face Don Beyer in this race, and the truth is, we need Independents in the U.S. Congress who are not beheld to party and division,” Kennedy said in a statement. “Running as an Independent allows me to champion policies that genuinely reflect our community’s values and needs, free from the constraints of party politics.”
Priorities spotlighted in a press release include “bread-and-butter, quality of life issues — safe streets, the dignity of a job, affordable housing, a woman’s right to choose, and always backing teachers, libraries, and parents.”
Kennedy — who has no relation to the Kennedy family of presidential fame — is a 10-year resident of Northern Virginia and is currently chair of Arlington’s Trespass Towing Advisory Board. Campaign filings and property records suggest that he lives in the Glebewood neighborhood.
“My goal is to bridge the gap between differing political views and foster cooperation for pragmatic solutions in Congress,” he said. “I am committed to addressing both local and national challenges, ensuring that our district thrives economically and socially.”
Beyer is currently serving his fifth term in Congress, where he represents Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church and parts of Fairfax County.
