April 27, 2022
SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY, VA - Today, Derrick Anderson, candidate for Congress in Virginia's 7th District, received the endorsement of Madison County Board of Supervisor Dustin Dawson.
"It is time for the next generation to step up and serve. Derrick has served his country as a Green Beret and is that next generation of leadership that we need in Washington," said Supervisor Dustin Dawson.
"I'm honored to have Supervisor Dawson's support. Dustin works tirelessly everyday for the people of Madison County. He knows what is needed for the county to thrive and grow and I look forward to working with him and leaning on him when I am to be elected to Congress. Insight from local leaders, like Dustin, are integral to my campaign and I am incredibly grateful to those who have joined my next mission," said Anderson.
Derrick Anderson is a native of Spotsylvania County, a graduate of Courtland High School, was in the Corps of Cadets at Virginia Tech, and received his J.D. from Georgetown Law. He is a former Special Forces "Green Beret" with 6 tours of duty overseas, including Afghanistan, Iraq, and various countries throughout the Middle East. Derrick is the only VA-07 candidate named to Young Gun's "On the Radar" list, and is being supported by SealPAC and multiple sitting members of Congress, including the only Green Beret in Congress, Mike Waltz.