Politicians, including Democratic 2020 candidates, are calling on Justin Fairfax to resign

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand a Democrat from New York, and presidential candidate called for Lt. Gov. Fairfax to resign, via a statement on Twitter:

My statement below on Virginia Lt. Governor Justin Fairfax: pic.twitter.com/chu4oSdnbh

Sen. Cory Booker, a presidential hopeful, called for Fairfax to resign on Friday.

"The multiple detailed allegations against the Lt. Gov. of Virginia are deeply troubling," Booker said on Twitter. "They are serious, credible, and corroborated by others. It is no longer appropriate for him to serve. He should resign."

"These credible and troubling allegations from Dr. Vanessa Tyson and Meredith Watson make it clear that Lt. Gov Fairfax should resign," Warren, who has launched exploratory committee into running for president in 2020, said on Twitter.

"My heart goes out to these brave women and their families."

"The allegations against Justin Fairfax are serious and credible," McAuliffe said in a tweet.

"It is clear to me that he can no longer effectively serve the people of Virginia as Lieutenant Governor. I call for his immediate resignation."

"With this second serious and credible allegation of sexual assault, Justin Fairfax should resign," Hirono said in a tweet on Friday. "This is not a partisan issue."

"Just as with Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, it took a lot of courage for Dr. Vanessa Tyson and Meredith Watson to come forward to be heard," the senator continued. "Their courage is part of the change we need and the responsibility we all share to end the scourge of sexual violence in our country."

Five Democratic members of Congress from Virginia, Reps. Don Beyer, Abigail Spanberger, Elaine Luria, Jennifer Wexton, and Gerry Connolly, released a joint statement about Fairfax.

"The allegations raised by Dr. Vanessa Tyson and Meredith Watson raise two fundamental questions, which Virginia's leaders are called to answer: do we believe them, and, if so, do we believe that Lt. Governor Justin Fairfax should continue to serve?" the five ask in their statement.

"All survivors of sexual violence and harassment deserve to be supported and heard, and our commitment to that principle is more important than any political consideration," they continue in their statement.

"For these reasons, we believe that Justin Fairfax cannot continue to serve as Lt. Governor of Virginia and should step aside."

Additionally, Rep. Wexton, who previously served in the Virginia state senate, called for Fairfax to step down on Twitter.

"I believe Dr. Vanessa Tyson," she said. "I believe Meredith Watson. And I believe Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax must resign."

Along with joining the joint statement, Rep. Connolly of the 11th District of Virginia, released the following statement:

My statement on Lt. Governor Justin Fairfax: pic.twitter.com/7PGzUfIdqs

"I have reviewed the publicity available information regarding sexual assault allegations made by Dr. Vanessa Tyson and Meredith Watson," Rep. Lieu said. "I believe Dr. Tyson. I believe Ms. Watson. Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax must resign."