Adam Ebbin (pictured), a Democrat representing Northern Virginia’s 39th Senate District, which includes parts of Alexandria, Arlington, and Fairfax counties, has been appointed senior adviser to the Cannabis Control Authority (CCA) under the incoming Virginia administration.
Ebbin announced his appointment on the 7th, adding that he would only serve half the session before the state legislature reconvenes and would resign on the 18th of next month. Having represented the area for 22 years, beginning in 2003 as a member of the State House of Representatives, Ebbin expressed his gratitude to the residents of the area, saying, “It has been the honor of my life to represent Arlington and Alexandria.”
Having spearheaded the marijuana reform bill, Ebbin will support incoming Governor Abigail Spanberger as a senior adviser to the newly created CCA. With Rep. Ervin’s resignation, a special election will soon be held in the 39th Senate District. As a prominent Democratic stronghold, this district is expected to be a fiercely contested seat within the party.
State Representative Elizabeth Bennett-Parker has already announced her candidacy and is receiving support from Arlington-Area politicians. Former Representative Mark Levine, who lost to Bennett-Parker in the 2021 Democratic primary, is also running for retribution. The special election in the 39th Senate District is expected to be held around mid-February, with the Democratic primary scheduled for next week.