WRIC – RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Attorney General Mark Herring announced Wednesday that he plans to run for re-election in 2017.
Herring made the announcement after he sent out a tweet earlier in the morning about "what's next" for him. He tweeted again shortly after revealing his re-election campaign.
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It’s an honor serving as Attorney General. I'll have some news today about what's next for me. Please RT and watch this space!
— Mark Herring (@MarkHerringVA) September 2, 2015
Let’s protect & build on the amazing progress
— Mark Herring (@MarkHerringVA) September 2, 2015
we’ve made for ALL Virginians. Join me in my run for reelection as AG! http://t.co/yQPdIj05qx
Serving as Attorney General has been the highest honor of my career. I love practicing law, I love public policy, and, most of all, I love helping people. This job asks me to do all three every single day."
You can read Herring's full statement here.