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About Ken Reid

Ken has decades of experience in journalism, public relations, grass roots organizing and ran his own newsletter publishing business for 30 years...
Campaign@KenReid.org
(703) 779-8777
  • 10 year tenure in local elected office in Loudoun County; undefeated in four elections in "blue" Leesburg
  • Newsletter publisher and business owner (1991 to 2021) and technical writer for U.S. military training efforts
  • Member, Landlord-Tenant Commission of Fairfax County
  • Past member, Northern Virginia Regional Commission, Northern Virginia Transportation Commission, Northern Va. Workforce Investment Board, Metro Washington Council of Governments-Region Forward Coalition (Virginia vice chair in 2015)
  • Served as liasion to numerous town boards and commissions involving architectural review, economic development, environment and traffic safety
  • Author, "The 6 Secrets to Winning Any Local Election – and Navigating Elected Office Once You Win!: A Step-by-Step Guide to Campaigning and Serving in Public Office (see below or click here)
  • Orthodox Jew; attend Chabad in Fairfax, Tysons and Herndon regularly, and study Torah evenings
  • Father of twins, James and Lara, who graduated Flint Hill
  • B.A. Rutgers in political science and Espanol; M.A. University of Missouri School of Journalism; web development certification from George Mason University
  • Resident of Mclean (Tysons Corner)

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Ken Reid wrote a new book on winning local races -- and how to serve the people effectively...

What Others Say About Ken Reid...

Hon. Bob McDonnell, former Virginia Governor and Attorney General
"Ken Reid has extraordinary skills in 'retail politics' winning four times in a competitive purple district. He served with passion in local office and made tough decisions to solve real problems..."
Hon. Linda Colbert, Mayor Of Vienna, VA
"There are a lot of good campaign strategies in Ken's book. It was well laid out and it gave me a lot of good ideas to win my election. It’s important to understand local politics and local government work, and this book helps explain it."
Floof, the dog
"Ken is a great friend! I have been with him since I was only 12 weeks old He feeds me regularly, rubs my belly and takes me out to chase squirrels and play with other dogs. I encourage all my furry fellows and their owners to vote for him and hope I can accompany him to Richmond!"
Jessi Rapelje Blakeley, Former YRFV Chair
"Ken has been a hardworking activist and I applaud his vision and efforts to reach new communities and grow the base."