Candidates
DEMOCRATIC Candidates are Key
LOCAL MAJORITY CANDIDATES 2021
House of Delegates

Del. Wendy Gooditis
HOLD INCUMBENT
VA-HD10
Boyce
2020 Pres: + 16.2 % D
2019: +4.7 % D
2018 US Sen: +16.6 % D
2017: +3.9 % D
2017 Gov: +9.3 % D
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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Debra Gardner
FLIP INCUMBENT
VA-HD27
Chesterfield
2020 Pres: +8% Biden
2019: -0.62% D (189 votes)
2018 US Sen: +10.29% D
2017: -0.44% D (128 votes)
2017 Gov: +3.26% D
Debra Gardner
"I will bring my over thirty years of public service experience and work to ensure that residents of the 27th have access to health care, to the life-saving vaccine, and to good-paying jobs. Particularly in these perilous times, it is critical to put people first — not political parties or special interest groups."
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Del. Josh Cole
HOLD INCUMBENT
VA-HD28
Fredericksburg
2020 Pres: 10.5 % D
2019: +4.0 % D
2018 US Sen: +11.5 % D
2017: -0.35 % D
2017 Gov: 3.1 % D
Del. 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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Del. Elizabeth Guzman
HOLD INCUMBENT
VA-HD31
Falls Church
2020 Pres: +14.7 % D
2019: +5.4 % D
2018 Gov: +20 % D
2017: +9.8 % D
2017 Gov: +14 % D
Del. Elizabeth Guzman
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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Paul Siker
FLIP INCUMBENT
VA-HD33
Waterford
2020 Pres: - 7.2 % D
2019: -13.6 % D
2018 US Sen: -2.9 % D
2017: -9.7 % D
2017 Gov: -9.3 % D
Paul Siker
Seasoned entrepreneur, small business owner, engaged community volunteer and non-profit board member, Paul Siker is running because residents in Western Loudoun, Clarke, and Frederick Counties deserve significantly better representation with a Delegate who listens, collaborates, builds consensus, and gets things done. A fiscal conservative and social moderate, Paul has profound respect for our democratic freedoms and character-based leadership.
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Del. Dan Helmer
HOLD INCUMBENT
VA-HD40
Fairfax
2020 Pres: +24.85 % D
2019: + 4.8 % D
2018 US Sen: +18.85 % D
2017: - 0.36 % D (106 votes)
2017 Gov: +10.3 % D
Del. 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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Briana Sewell
HOLD BLUE
VA-HD51
Woodbridge
2020 Pres: +12.85 % D
2019: + 9. 2% D
2018 US Sen: + 19.9 % D
2017: + 6.1 % D
2017 Gov: + 11.9 % D
Briana Sewell
As a District Director, a community organizer, and in her current role as Chief of Staff to the County Chair, Briana has been listening to the people’s concerns for the entirety of her professional life. She understands the issues of this district because she has witnessed them and lived through them. Briana will bring a bold new voice to the 51st District and be ready to legislate on day one. When working families have the support they need, our whole economy benefits.
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Michael Drewry
FLIP INCUMBENT
VA-HD64
Suffolk
2020 Pres: - 18 % D
2019: - 20.4 % D
2018 US Sen: - 11.5 % D
2017: - 24.9 % D
2017 Gov: - 14.2 % D
Michael Drewry
Michael Drewry, farmer, lawyer & candidate for HD 64. His family has farmed VA land for generations & he's dedicated to reviving small communities, engaging citizens in gov & uniting people.
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Katie Sponsler
FLIP BLUE
VA-HD66
Colonial Heights
2020 Pres: + 10.31 % D
2019: - 4.6% D
2018 US Sen: + 13.96% D
2017: - 27.1% D
2017 Gov: + 5.3% D
Katie Sponsler
As an Airman in the USAF, and a Park Ranger with the National Park Service Sponsler has spent most of her adult life serving the nation. Sponsler is a fierce advocate for children, police reform, healthcare, workplace rights, and the environment. She's ready to protect and serve the interests of the constituents in Virginia’s 66th district now.
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Del. Dawn Adams
HOLD INCUMBENT
VA-HD68
Richmond
2020 Pres:+ 19.4 % D
2019: +9.3 % D
2018 US Sen: +24.1 % D
2017: +0.85 % D
2017 Gov: + 12.2% D
Del. Dawn Adams
With a Doctorate of Nursing Practice and 35 years clinical experience as a pioneer nurse practitioner, affordable healthcare is Dawn’s top priority. She has spent her career as a fierce patient advocate, educator, and more recently a policymaker. Originally elected in 2017, she is a leader for healthcare policy for the Democratic caucus.
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Del. Rodney Willett
HOLD INCUMBENT
VA-HD73
Henrico
2020 Pres: +20.5 % D
2019: + 4.5 % D
2018 US Sen: + 20.3 % D
2017: +3 % D
2017 Gov: + 8.3 % D
Del. 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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Del. Roslyn Tyler
HOLD INCUMBENT
VA-HD75
Jarratt
2020 Pres: + 7.3 % D
2019: + 2% D (506 votes)
2018 US Sen: + 12.2% D
2017: unopposed D
2017 Gov: + 5.7% D
DEL. Roslyn Tyler
Delegate Roslyn "Roz" Tyler, House of Delegates Representative of the 75th District, was elected to the Virginia General Assembly in 2005. She is Chair of the Education Committee and of the Appropriations - Compensation and General Government Subcommittee. Her legislative priorities include Workers' compensation, career and technical education, and expansion of rural high speed internet.
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Jeffrey Feld
FLIP INCUMBENT
VA-HD81
Virginia Beach
2020 Pres: - 3.7 % D
2019: -4.4 % (970 votes) D
2018 US Sen: +5.1 %
2017: -18.1% D
2017 Gov: +4.58 % D
Jeffrey Feld
As a STEM professional and practicing Podiatrist, Jeffrey “Doc” Feld understands the healthcare system with its complexities, benefits, and failures. Education and jobs with access to resources and opportunities will build the economy of the future where everyone can succeed. Jeffrey Feld stands for fair teacher pay, equitable education, and mental health resources. Elect Jeffrey Feld as delegate to VA-HD81! #VoteBlueVA
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Del. Nancy Guy
HOLD INCUMBENT
VA-HD83
Virginia Beach
Redistricted in 2019
2020 Pres: +15 % D
2019: +0.12 % D (27 votes!)
2018 US Sen: +17% D
2017: -13.32 % D
2017 Gov: 11.4 % D
Del. Nancy Guy
Nancy has worked tirelessly for the people of the 83rd District. Nancy believes that a quality public education system is the very backbone of democracy. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of The College of William and Mary with a B.A. in Government and a J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law. Nancy Guy is committed to fighting for a VA that works for everyone with improving public schools, growing the economy, building a more equitable criminal justice system, and ensuring every Virginian has access to quality, affordable health care. #VABlue2021
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Del. Alex Askew
HOLD INCUMBENT
VA-HD85
Virginia Beach
Redistricted in 2019
2020 Pres: + 11.9 % D
2019: + 3.4% D (802 votes)
2018 US Sen: + 16 % D
2017: + 1.66 % D (389 votes)
2017 Gov: + 11 % D
Del. 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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Finale Norton
FLIP INCUMBENT
VA-HD100
Jamesville
2020 Pres: +6.7 % D
2019: -3.85% (881 votes) D
2018 US Sen: +10.4% D
2017: -4.45% (1000 votes) D
2017 Gov: +6.5% D
Finale Norton
Finale Norton believes children deserve safe schools and programs that prepare them for the future. Reliable, accessible, affordable high speed internet throughout our rural and urban communities is critical. Elect Finale Norton to VA-HD100! #VoteBlueVA
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