Washington– Upon the Virginia Senate Race being called for Tim Kaine, Human Rights Campaign President Chad Griffin released the following statement:

“Congratulations to Senator-elect Kaine on his hard-fought victory tonight. Virginia has entrusted this seat to a true advocate for equality and inclusion, and we’re enthusiastic to begin working with Senator-elect Kaine and his team on issues important to LGBT people across the country.”

The Human Rights Campaign is America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against LGBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all.