Candidates
DEMOCRATIC Candidates are Key
We are supporting progressive state Democratic candidates where we can make a difference and help flip seats blue in State Houses and State Senates. It's critical that Democrats show up at the polls and support their candidates. The candidates elected in 2019 will help determine whether or not redistricting after the census in 2021 is fair or not. It's critical that the House and Senate be flipped BLUE to ensure fairness, justice, and equity in Virginia.
House of Delegates
Del. Wendy Gooditis
HOLD INCUMBENT VA-HD10 Boyce 2017: 4%D 2017 Gov: 8% D WON RE-ELECTION!
Wendy Gooditis
Delegate Wendy Gooditis supports a living wage and benefits for public school educators to recruit more talent to the schools and works to increase healthcare access including mental health services. She supports the expansion of environmental protections.
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Del. Kelly Fowler
HOLD INCUMBENT VA-HD21 Virginia Beach 2017: 5% D 2017 Gov: 14% D WON RE-ELECTION!
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Voted for Medicaid expansion, increased teachers pay, small business tax breaks. Pro ERA pro-choice. Dedicated to reducing gun violence, mitigating effects of climate change.
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Larry Barnett
FLIP INCUMBENT VA-HD27 Midlothian 2017: 0.5% R 2017 Gov: 3% D LOST By 0.64%
Larry Barnett
Worked in mental health is equipped to tackle healthcare issues including opioid addiction. Supports universal background checks for firearms. Believes increasing teacher pay brings more talent to schools.
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Josh Cole
FLIP VA-HD28 Fredericksburg 2017: 0.35% R 2017 Gov: 3% D WON!
JOSH COLE
Josh has served the 28th district since 2005 when he was a page for the State House. He’s committed to improving his constituents’ lives, with expanded Medicaid, economic justice, gun control and jobs.
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Dan Helmer
FLIP INCUMBENT VA-HD40 Fairfax 2017 Gov: +11% D WON! FLIPPED!
Dan Helmer
Army veteran, Rhodes Scholar, and business strategist for public and private sectors, Dan will fight to protect and expand healthcare and make sure Northern Virginia gets its fair share of transportation funding.
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Del. Kathy Tran
HOLD INCUMBENT VA-HD42 Springfield 2017: +22% D WON RELECTION!
Del. Kathy Tran
Civil servant and community activist, Kathy is dedicated to protecting the rights of workers, women and immigrants. She’s a champion of access to higher quality education, creating greater opportunities for all.
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Lindsey Dougherty
FLIP VA-HD62 Chester Redistricted in 2019 3.8% R LOST
Lindsey Dougherty
Lindsey’s goals are to improve local and state economies, increase access to college and trade education leading to better earnings, and to enhance the health and well-being of every Virginian.
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Flip in 2021
FLIP INCUMBENT VA-HD66 Chesterfield Redistricted in 2019 6.5% D Lost by 4.67%
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Key District to flip in 2021
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It's time to bring Democrats back to clean up the mess Republicans have made and create opportunity for all Virginia residents.
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Del. Schuyler VanValkenburg
HOLD INCUMBENT VA-HD72 Henrico 2017: +5% D WON RELECTION!
Schuyler VanValkenburg
Delegate Schuyler VanValkenburg is committed to quality education for all. He works for criminal justice reform and women’s rights for healthcare access and equal pay. He supports helping fight the opioid crisis.
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Rodney Willett
HOLD BLUE VA-HD73 Henrico 2017: +3% D WON! HELD BLUE!
Rodney Willett
Affordable healthcare is Rodney’s top priority. He has created public/private partnerships to provide prescription medications to Virginia’s uninsured. He’s committed to raising the minimum wage and eliminating red tape.
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It's time to bring Democrats back to clean up the mess Republicans have made and create opportunity for all Virginia residents.
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Karen Mallard
FLIP INCUMBENT VA-HD84 Virginia Beach City 2017: 3% R 2017 Gov: 5% D LOST By 2.4%
Karen Mallard
Lifelong champion of working families, clean air and water laws and tougher gun laws, Karen embodies compassion with a fighting spirit for excellence in education, re-education and high-paying, green jobs.
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Alex Askew
HOLD BLUE VA-HD85 Virginia Beach Redistricted in 2019 +2.7% D WON! HELD BLUE!
Alex Askew
Alex is committed to protecting the coastlines from offshore drilling and large polluters, ensuring safe, clean air and water, Medicare expansion, greater investment in public education and affordable housing.
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It's time to bring Democrats back to clean up the mess Republicans have made and create opportunity for all Virginia residents.
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Shelly Simonds
FLIP INCUMBENT VA-HD94 Newport News Redistricted in 2019 +13.65 D WON! FLIPPED!
Shelly Simonds
Shelly believes in preparing students for a high-tech economy by hiring STEM teachers and increasing teacher pay. She supports criminal justice reform and increased mental health treatment programs.
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State Senate
Cheryl Turpin
FLIP VA-SD7 Virginia Beach Gov 2017 +8% D LOST BY 0.88%
Cheryl Turpin
Serves as House Delegate for District 85. Science Educator. Dedicated to fully funding public schools and environmental protections to prevent catastrophic flooding in Virginia. Running on issues of affordable healthcare, women's reproductive rights, gun violence prevention, and quality education programs.
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Ghazala Hashmi
FLIP INCUMBENT VA-SD10 Midlothian Gov 2017 +15% D WON! FLIPPED
Ghazala Hashmi
A Ph.D. from Emory University and a leading educator in Virginia’s college and university system, Ghazala has meaningful plans to improve public education, implement common sense gun safety reforms, and protect access to healthcare.She will advocate for women’s healthcare rights, environmental protections and improved broadband access.
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Debra Rodman
FLIP INCUMBENT VA-SD12 Henrico Gov 2017 +4% D LOST BY 1.71%
Debra Rodman
Current House Delegate for District 73. Master’s in Marine Affairs and understands the impact of climate change on Virginia. A fighter for education, quality affordable health care, gun violence prevention, and an economy that works for all. Supports universal background checks.
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John Bell
FLIP VA-SD13 Chantilly Gov 2017 +11% D WON! FLIPPED!
John Bell
Current delegate in House District 87, Bell is a former Air Force Finance Officer credited with saving $200 million annually. He has supported investments in education, transportation, and economic development in the Virginia House of Delegates.
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LOCAL MAJORITY HELPS CAMPAIGNS
Local Majority has put together a variety of resources for Democratic campaigns. These include:
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- Resources for finding volunteers
- Video PSAs with Julia Louis-Dreyfus to help amplify your message
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More information at Campaign support