The House of Delegates, with the Senate, has legislative power to enact laws. The House has 100 members who are elected from separate districts.Term - 2 yearsSalary - $17,640 annual base salaryPlus interim meeting compensation, session per diem, mileage reimbursement, and district office allowance.
Age
49
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I proudly support the 2026 Constitutional Amendments because they reflect the values I’ve championed throughout my public service—justice, dignity, and opportunity for all. I fully support affirming voting as a fundamental right, protecting reproductive freedom, and guaranteeing marriage equality for all adults. These amendments are about safeguarding personal liberty and ensuring every Virginian is treated with respect and fairness. As Delegate, I will fight to uphold these rights and stand against discrimination in all forms.
The 2023 JLARC study reaffirmed what many of us who work closely with students, families, and educators already know: Virginia’s K-12 education system is underfunded, inequitable, and in urgent need of modernization. To meet student needs, I support fully funding the Standards of Quality, expanding mental health services, and addressing educator shortages through competitive pay and support. We must modernize facilities and close opportunity gaps for students of color, English learners, and students with disabilities. Our children deserve more than the minimum—they deserve a system built for success.
I will champion full and equitable funding for public education, including mental health support and competitive pay for educators. I’m committed to protecting reproductive freedom, strengthening environmental sustainability, and expanding access to affordable healthcare. I will also fight to protect voting rights, ensure equity in economic opportunities, and promote inclusive policies that uplift all Virginians.
The biggest impediments to voting in Virginia include the complicated and inconsistent process of restoring voting rights to individuals with felony convictions, erroneous voter roll purges that remove eligible voters, and barriers faced by young voters—especially students—due to limited access and registration challenges. Additionally, Virginia’s history of discriminatory voting laws continues to impact communities of color.
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8044045699
Age
70
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My rationale for supporting the Virginia Constitutional Amendments in the 2026 Session is based on ensuring the fundamental rights of citizenship, privacy and individual self determination. I have always been a proponent of equal treatment of the law for all people, regardless of their race, gender, age, religion or disabilities.
These proposed Amendments will ensure that all eligible citizens have an opportunity to exercise their fundamental right to vote, that all women have a fundamental right to privacy and autonomy over their bodies and health care and that all people have a fundamental right of privacy in marriage.
Based on the findings of the 2023 K-12 JLARC Study, I recommend following the report’s “Blueprint” which clearly outlined how we can improve the funding formula for public education. Our Virginia students deserve a high quality education, and as reported, even a 10% increase in funding can lead to a decreased risk of poverty for students later in life.
The current Standards of Quality (SOQs) provide a complicated formula and moving to a simpler funding formula ( which gives more flexibility to local school divisions), should be considered. I have always been an advocate for providing equitable funding for public education which ensures that all of our students are able to maximize their potential.
The future of health care and education will be two priorities of focus. If proposed federal funding cuts to education and health care are implemented, our seniors, the disabled and our low and moderate income population will be impacted.
Quality healthcare and education improves an individual's quality of life and helps them flourish. It is essential to advocate for state and localities to have adequate resources in both areas.
The shortage of affordable rentals and homes for the average working class family is also a concern. Every family deserves to have the stability and security that housing provides. I will continue to support legislation that promotes efforts to ensure accessible housing for all Virginians.
One of the most significant impediments to voting in Virginia continues to be criminal justice disenfranchisement, which impedes an individual's ability to vote upon completion of court ordered requirements. Another one is the lack of reasonable accessibility to polling locations which can disproportionately impact rural, elderly and low and moderate income populations.
The right to vote is the cornerstone to our democracy and we should ensure that every eligible citizen has the opportunity to vote.
