Krupicka Says Loss Could Mark End of Political Career

Rob Krupicka said Tuesday night was quite possibly the end of his political life.

After for Virginia’s 30th Senate seat, Krupicka reiterated that he will not to run for Alexandria City Council again.

“This could be the very room where my political life ends,” Krupicka said in his concession speech at in Del Ray. “I have been very clear on not running for City Council again. This is my last race for a very long time. … My family will always come first. My girls want Friday night dance parties again with their father. … I am being very sincere when I say this could be my last political speech.”

Krupicka took Alexandria with 47.63 percent of the vote, but lagged behind in Fairfax County and especially Arlington County, where he finished with just 14.08 percent of the vote behind Ebbin and Libby Garvey. 

In his speech, Krupicka singled out Del. David Englin (D-45th), who offered his endrosement to Krupicka instead of Ebbin, a fellow delegate representing the neighboring 49th District.

“I want to thank Del. David Englin for putting his neck out.” Krupicka said. “In the House of Delegates, as I have learned, everyone has everyone’s back. … I am eternally grateful and I encourage you all to go out of your way to help him out in any future political race.”

Englin congratulated Ebbin and other Democratic nominees in the state on their victories in an email to supporters on Wednesday.

Krupicka, who also serves on the State Board of Education, thanked his campaign staff as well as Alexandria Mayor Bill Euille and members of City Council past and present that stood up and offered endorsements.

He urged his supporters to throw their energy behind Ebbin in the Nov. 8 General Election.

“I am exceedingly proud of the team we put together,” Krupicka campaign manager Carter Batey said. “This was very much a campaign of new ideas. We did everything we wanted to do. … We ran a race on progressive principles.”

With the race over, Krupicka will return to City Council to serve out his term. With 18 months remaining, there’s still plenty left to do in his life as an elected official.

“I am going to have a lot of opinions about things,” Krupicka said.