“There is too much money in our politics, and it damages the public’s trust in Congress,” Gray said. “The public perception that politicians serve their corporate donors is just as damaging as the reality of it,” he continued.

While questions around congressional redistricting will remain unresolved for months, campaigns for two seats that could represent Arlington are in full swing.

In a major win for Virginia Democrats, the state Supreme Court ruled on Feb. 13 that a public referendum on a redistricting plan can go forward.

U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) is taking on challenges about his age and the possibility of a dramatically different constituency as he seeks reelection.

Another Democratic challenger is seeking to unseat longtime Rep. Don Beyer in this year’s election. Daniel Gray, an Arlington resident and energy and sustainability program manager, announced yesterday (Sunday) that he is seeking the Democratic Party’s nomination for Virginia’s 8th Congressional district.

Another Democratic challenger is seeking to unseat longtime Rep. Don Beyer in this year’s election.

Daniel Gray is excited to officially announce his candidacy in the Democratic primary for Virginia’s 8th Congressional District.