Early voting is now underway in Virginia’s Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor, and one Northern Virginia candidate is making a bold stand on gambling.
Prince William County School Board Chairman Dr. Babur Lateef, one of five Democrats seeking the nomination, is campaigning hard against proposals to expand casino gambling in the state—particularly a push to build a casino in Tysons Corner. He argues that Virginia, which has operated with budget surpluses in recent years, doesn’t need gambling revenue to fund its government.
“NO TYSONS CASINO!” reads one of Lateef’s campaign signs, which he plans to hand out during early voting events in Fairfax County on Friday, May 2. He’ll greet voters from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center, and from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the North County Governmental Center in Reston.
