Statement From DPVA Chairwoman Susan Swecker on the Passing of President Jimmy Carter

December 29, 2024

"My first paid campaign job in politics was for Jimmy Carter's re-election campaign in 1980 as a field organizer for the 6th Congressional District in Virginia. As a bright-eyed young American eager to get involved in politics, I saw President Carter embody the qualities we needed-courage, empathy, and integrity—both then and still, now. 

President Carter’s presidency and legacy remind us of what political leadership should aspire to be: a deep sense of moral responsibility, a commitment to service, and a focus on improving the lives of others. His enduring commitment to humanitarian causes, which lasted until the end of his life, serves as a powerful example of this. 

On behalf of a grateful Democratic Party of Virginia, I offer our deep condolences to President Carter’s children, grandchildren, and extended family. For generations to come, his memory will serve as a driving force for how we can do good in our communities. We thank him for his service to this country and for leaving the world a better place."

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