THE STEADY STATE ENDORSES TOM PERRIELLO FOR VIRGINIA’S 5TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

THE STEADY STATE ENDORSES TOM PERRIELLO FOR VIRGINIA’S 5TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

WASHINGTON — The Steady State, an organization of more than 420 former national security, intelligence, diplomatic, military, law enforcement, and homeland security officials, today endorsed Hon. Tom Perriello for Virginia’s 5th Congressional District.

Tom Perriello is running to represent Virginia’s Fifth Congressional District after a career in Congress, diplomacy, conflict prevention, democracy work, and nonprofit leadership. He previously represented Virginia’s Fifth District in Congress and later served in senior diplomatic roles at the State Department, including as U.S. Special Envoy for the African Great Lakes region and the Democratic Republic of the Congo and as U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan. His State Department work focused on conflict resolution, humanitarian access, regional security, civilian protection, and democratic transitions. Perriello’s profile brings congressional experience, high-level diplomacy, human rights work, and direct engagement with some of the world’s most difficult security and humanitarian crises.

Tom Perriello demonstrates a consistent commitment to the rule of law, supports nonpartisan oversight and accountability of the Executive Branch, and upholds the democratic norms that the organization’s criteria require.

“Strong national security requires strong democratic institutions. Tom Perriello understands both. His experience gives him credibility on the nation’s most difficult security challenges, while his commitment to constitutional government will help ensure those institutions remain accountable to the American people,” said Steven Cash, Executive Director of The Steady State.

About The Steady State

The Steady State is an organization of more than 420 former national security professionals committed to defending American democracy from rising authoritarian threats. Its members include former ambassadors and senior State Department officials, senior CIA, Defense officials, FBI and DHS leaders, USAID and NSC staff, and senior congressional staff from both Republican and Democratic administrations. See our endorsement criteria here.

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