Virginia Rep. Jennifer Wexton Announces Parkinson’s Diagnosis, Promises to Keep Serving ‘For Many Years to Come’
Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D-Va.) revealed on April 11 that she has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
Wexton, 54, is currently in her third term representing Virginia’s 10th Congressional District.
“One thing that Democrats and Republicans can agree on is that Parkinson’s disease sucks,” Wexton, said in a video posted to her Twitter account.
“Today, on World Parkinson’s Day, I’m here to tell you that I have come to learn this firsthand, and that’s because I’ve learned that I, too, have Parkinson’s, or what some people call PD for short.”
Noting that she is “doing well,” Wexton added, “I’ve got a positive attitude and I’ve got the strong support of so many family, friends, and loved ones.”…