- Alyia GaskinsMayor, Alexandria, VAAlyia was raised by a single mom who worked two jobs but struggled to make ends meet. She and Alyia’s grandmother put all they had into...
- James LewisCity Council, At-Large, Alexandria, VAJimmy is a resident of Alexandria, currently living on the West End. With a diverse background and an active civic involvement, he brings a...
- Phazhon NashCity Council, At-Large, Roanoke, VAPhazhon is a passionate candidate running for Roanoke City Council with a mission to serve the community. Born and raised in Roanoke, he...
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- Since 2017, Run for Something has endorsed over 2,500 candidates across all 50 states and D.C.
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Virginia Candidates
Run for Something is working with hundreds of young diverse progressives running for local office for the first time. Find one in your community and support their campaign.
2024 Candidates
Virginia Candidates
Run for Something is working with hundreds of young diverse progressives running for local office for the first time. Find one in your community and support their campaign.
2023 Candidates
- Kimberly Pope AdamsVirginia House, District 82, VAKimberly is a lifelong Virginian who loves calling Dinwiddie County home. The daughter of a union worker and a school crossing guard,...
- Jeremy G. AllenBoard of Supervisors, Mason District, Fairfax County, VAJeremy has first-hand experience being an advocate for his community and understands the struggles faced by many of Mason's residents. He...
- Erin BarrCommonwealths Attorney, Chesterfield County, VAErin is an accomplished career prosecutor with extensive experience serving the Chesterfield community. For over a decade, she has worked...
- Elizabeth Bennett-ParkerVirginia House, District 5, VAElizabeth is the Delegate for Virginia’s 45th House District. She is running for re-election to continue to strengthen public education,...
- Blaizen BloomDirector, Dare District, VABlaizen is a student pursuing a bachelor's degree in Ocean & Earth Science, with minors in Political Science and Sustainability &...
- Kenny A. BoddyePrince William County Board of Supervisors, Occoquan District, VASupervisor Boddye is a young professional who has been fighting for better schools, equitable transit, and attainable healthcare for years....
- Nadarius ClarkVirginia House, District 84, VANadarius is a progressive community activist, organizer, and Delegate representing the 79th district, which covers parts of Norfolk,...
- Maureen CoffeyArlington County, At-Large, VAMaureen is a public policy analyst at a progressive think tank, focusing on early childhood programs. She's also a proud union member in...
- Zach ColtrainVirginia House, District 98, VAZach is a university music student, and he is the youngest candidate to file for the upcoming Virginia general assembly elections. He has...
- Lindsey DoughertyChesterfield County Board of Supervisors, Bermuda District, VALindsey has an extensive background in nonprofit and government fiscal management, which makes her well-equipped to tackle the challenges...
- Heidi DrauschakVirginia Senate, District 35, VAHeidi, a resident of Springfield, Virginia, is a driven professional who holds a law degree and MBA from the University of Richmond,...
- Jonathan DromgooleArlington County, At-Large, VAJonathan is a progressive advocate who prioritizes increasing diverse representation through policy and public service. He is running for...
- Michael FeggansState House, District 97, VAMichael is a proud native of the West Kempsville area in Virginia Beach. He was raised in the Virginia Beach Public School system and...
- Lily FranklinVirginia House, District 41, VALily is a former teacher and fifth-generation Southwest Virginian who is running for Virginia's newly created 41st House District. Growing up...
- Susanna GibsonVirginia House, District 57, VASusanna is running in one of the most competitive districts in Virginia. As a graduate of the University of Virginia and Columbia...
- Jade HarrisVirginia Senate, District 3, VAJade is a Glasgow native and a highly qualified candidate seeking a position in Virginia's General Assembly. With a Bachelor's Degree in...
- Phil HernandezVirginia House, District 94, VAPhil was born and raised in Hampton Roads, attended local public schools, and received a Gates Millennium Scholarship, which made it possible...
- Madison IrvingSchool Board, Three Chopt, Henrico County, VAMadison is a dedicated high school teacher, loving husband, and proud father. Currently, he is striving to make a difference in education by...
- Ben LitchfieldVirginia Senate, District 27, VABen is a consumer financial protection attorney running in one of the most competitive senate races in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Before...
- Makya LittleVirginia House, District 19, VAMakya is a mother, a former FBI and CIA officer, and an equity advocate. She is running to represent the new 19th District encompassing...
- Victoria LuevanosState Senate, District 20, VAVictoria is a dedicated public servant, driven by her experiences growing up in a small rural town and her enlistment in the United States...
- Adele McClureVirginia House, District 2, VAAdele, a fierce advocate for vulnerable populations, is the daughter of a resilient early childhood educator and a Filipino immigrant who...
- Robert McDanielSchool Board, At-Large, Fairfax County, VAKyle is a dedicated resident of Fairfax County, known for his strong commitment to community service. He holds degrees in public policy,...
- Victor McKenzie JrVirginia House, District 82, VAVictor, or "Vic", is a nonprofit executive and community leader running in one of the most competitive districts in Virginia. Victor is...
- Stephen Miller-PittsState House, District 75, VAStephen is a combat veteran, military spouse, father, educator, service-disabled small business owner, homeowner, and community activist....
- Nate J. "Coach" MurphyCounty Board of Supervisors, Neabsco District, Prince William County, VANate is a proud resident of Prince William County and a graduate of Gar-Field Senior High School. With a passion for education, Nate pursued...
- Travis NembhardState House, District 22, VATravis, a seasoned attorney, former financial regulator, and administrative law judge, is driven by his dedication to building a thriving...
- John NowadlyBoard of Supervisors, Springfield District, Fairfax County, VAJohn is a Fairfax County, VA firefighter, EMT, and soldier who is dedicated to serving his hometown community. With his extensive work...
- Idris O'ConnorCounty Board, Coles District, Prince William County, VAIdris is a dedicated leader with a passion for creating positive change within his community. With a background rooted in The Bronx, NY and...
- Natalie OschrinCity Council, At-Large, Charlottesville, VANatalie is a determined candidate for Charlottesville City Council with a strong passion for building a connected community with affordable...
- Russet PerryVirginia Senate, District 31, VARusset is a public servant and candidate for State Senate in Virginia's 31st District. With over a decade of experience living and working in...
- Amanda L. PohlChesterfield Clerk of Court, VAAmanda is an accomplished organizational leader who has dedicated her career to service and justice. Her experience includes national efforts...
- Padreus PratterPrince William County School Board, Neabsco Magisterial District, VAA lifelong career civil servant with a deep understanding of education policy and budget auditing, Padreus has spent over a decade serving...
- Mike PruittAlbemarle County Board, Scottsville District, VAMike is a veteran and policy advocate running to represent the Scottsville District on the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors. Mike has...
- Randy RiffleSchool Board, Berkeley District, James City County, VARandy is an enthusiastic advocate for the next generation of teachers, parents, and students, seeking a seat on the Berkeley School Board in...
- Briana SewellVirginia House, District 25, VABriana, a native of Prince William County, is a dedicated public servant with a passion for helping others. She graduated from the Prince...
- Irene ShinVirginia House, District 8, VAIrene represents the communities of Herndon, Chantilly, Sterling, and Reston in the Virginia House of Delegates. As the first Korean-American...
- Kellen SquireVirginia House, District 55, VAKellen is an emergency department nurse from Charlottesville, Virginia. Kellen first ran for the Virginia House of Delegates in 2017, where...
- Suhas SubramanyamVirginia Senate, District 32, VASuhas is a lawyer and businessperson who serves as a representative for Loudoun County in the Virginia General Assembly. In 2019, he became...
- Jolicia WardState Senate, District 25, VAJolicia, a King George County resident, is vying for Virginia's newly established 25th State Senate seat. With previous experience running...
Virginia Candidates
Run for Something is working with hundreds of young diverse progressives running for local office for the first time. Find one in your community and support their campaign.
2022 Candidates
- Nick GothardLoudoun County School Board, VANick is a small business owner and policy advocate, who is running for Loudoun County School Board in the Broad Run District. As a lifelong...
- Courtney F. HowardClifton Forge Town Council, VACourtney is a native of Alleghany County and holds a BA in Psychology and also in Theatre from Emory & Henry College. She moved to Clifton...
- Phillip JonesMayor of Newport News, VAPhillip is a native son of Virginia, running for Mayor of Newport News. He is a management consultant with a global firm, where he advises...
- Jeremy RoddenChesapeake City School Board, At-Large, VAJeremy is an experienced educator, author, advocate, ally, and father. A father of three school-age children, Jeremy is running for school...
Virginia Candidates
Run for Something is working with hundreds of young diverse progressives running for local office for the first time. Find one in your community and support their campaign.
2021 Candidates
- Canek AguirreAlexandria City Council, VACanek is the first Latino ever to serve on the Alexandria City Council. Canek is the son of Mexican immigrants who instilled in him the...
- Elizabeth Bennett-ParkerVirginia House, District 45, VAElizabeth is the Vice Mayor of Alexandria, and the youngest woman elected to City Council in Alexandria’s history. Born in Alexandria to two...
- Nadarius ClarkVirginia House, District 79, VAComing from a military family with a background in business entrepreneurship, Nadarius is a progressive community activist and organizer in...
- Joshua ColeVirginia House, District 28, VAIn 2017, Joshua proudly ran for the Virginia House of Delegates to represent Virginia’s 28th District, becoming the first African-American,...
- Bridgette CraigheadVirginia House, District 9, VABridgette is a single-mother, small business owner, and social activist from Rocky Mount, VA. She made national news for organizing the first...
- Corrie CringChesapeake City Treasurer, VACorrie is running for City Treasurer because she believes Chesapeake deserves better. Corrie worked for the current Treasurer, 30-year...
- Rhett DeitzVirginia House, District 14, VARhett graduated from James Madison University with a degree in social work. Her passion for social work transitioned into a career in field...
- Alyia GaskinsAlexandria City Council, VAAlyia is a tenacious fighter for families, communities, and equity. She is running for Alexandria City Council. As an experienced public...
- Jackie GlassNorfolk City Council, Superward 7, VAOver the past year and a half, Jackie watched women hold this city together and families make a way out of no way. From the health and...
- Jason L. IngeNorfolk City Council, Ward 7, VAJason is a community leader, social justice advocate, and philanthropist with a proven leadership record fighting for Jobs, Justice,...
- Jennifer KitchenVirginia House, District 25, VAJennifer is a lifelong rural Virginian running to represent the 25th district in the Virginia House of Delegates. For too long rural...
- James LewisAlexandria City Council, At-Large, VAJames is an Alexandrian by choice; he lives and works in the City. Ten years ago, he chose Alexandria because, despite its size, it felt like...
- Briana SewellVirginia House of Delegates, District 51, VABorn and raised in Prince William County, Virginia, Briana is the daughter of high school sweethearts from Selma, Alabama. After graduating...
- Irene ShinVirginia House, District 86, VAIrene is an organizer-turned non-profit executive director running for Virginia’s House of Delegates in the 86th District. She is the proud...
- Suhas SubramanyamVirginia House, District 87, VASuhas is an attorney and former Obama White House Advisor who represents the 87th District of Virginia in the House of Delegates. In 2019, he...
- Dustin WimbishVirginia House, District 8, VADustin is an Army veteran, foster parent, and former federal employee. He has spent the majority of his adult life in service to his country...
Virginia Candidates
Run for Something is working with hundreds of young diverse progressives running for local office for the first time. Find one in your community and support their campaign.
2020 Candidates
- Allan-Charles ChipmanRichmond (VA) City Council, District 6, VAAllan-Charles is a lifelong faith-rooted community activist who was baptized into the work of fighting with communities for justice at the...
- Cristina Diaz-TorresArlington (VA) Board of Education, VACristina Diaz-Torres is an educator and community leader who believes Arlington Public Schools should be the #1 district in the commonwealth...
- Deanna FierroRichmond (VA) Public School Board, District 4, VADeanna is a parent, educator and active community member of the city of Richmond, Virginia. As an experienced PreK-12 educator, she knows...
- Sabrina J. GrossRichmond (VA) School Board, District 3, VASabrina is a single mom, the PTA President at Barack Obama Elementary School, and has over 10 years experience working in children's...
- Jer'Mykeal McCoyRichmond (VA) City Council, District 5, VAJer’Mykeal dedicates his time to advocating for and empowering residents of the 5th District and the greater Richmond community. He is...
- Alexsis RodgersRichmond, VA - Mayor, VAAlexsis Rodgers is a civic leader, organizer, policy director and champion for proactive and progressive leadership. She currently is the...
- Tamara L. ShewmakePortsmouth (VA) City Council, VATamara is a native of the City of Portsmouth. She is a graduate of Norfolk State University, where she received her Bachelor of Arts Degree...
- Tavarris SpinksRichmond (VA) City Council, District 2, VATavarris is a proud fifth-generation Black Richmonder. Born and raised in the city's impoverished East End, he became one of the first...
- Vernon Lamont Tillage, Jr.Portsmouth City School Board, VAVernon is a life-long resident of Portsmouth, VA and was raised by a single mother. He graduated from Churchland High School, a Title I...
- Amy C. WentzRichmond (VA) City Council, District 8, VAAmy is a Richmond native, devoted mother, veteran, entrepreneur, innovator, and public advocate. As a lifelong resident of Richmond’s...
Virginia Candidates
Run for Something is working with hundreds of young diverse progressives running for local office for the first time. Find one in your community and support their campaign.
2019 Candidates
- Kenny BoddyePrince William County Board of Supervisors, Occoquan District, Woodbridge, VAKenny is the former Chairman of the Occoquan District Democrats and Prince William NAACP Criminal Justice Committee, and an advocate for...
- Jung ByunFairfax County School Board, Providence District, VAGrowing up in an inner-city public school district, Jung Byun saw first-hand the inequities in public schools. She was one of the lucky ones...
- Jennifer Carroll FoyHouse of Delegates, District 2, Woodbridge, VADelegate Jennifer Carroll Foy currently represents the Second House District, which contains parts of Prince William and Stafford County. She...
- Joshua ColeHouse of Delegates, District 28, Stafford, VAJoshua Cole is a Pastor, Community Activist and Son of the 28th District. He currently serves as the President of the Stafford County NAACP,...
- Catherine CopelandHouse of Delegates, District 26, VAAs an educator and activist, Cathy cares for her community. She teaches Writing & Rhetoric at James Madison University and understands how...
- Irma CoradoBraddock District Supervisor, VAIrma is running for Braddock District Supervisor for Fairfax County, Virginia. As a long-time resident of Fairfax County, Irma believes that...
- Lindsey DoughertyHouse of Delegates, District 62, Chester, VALindsey comes from a working class family that values hard work and effective, representative government. She is a mom to two young children,...
- Aaron EdmondPrince William Board of County Supervisors, Occoquan District, VAAaron in running for the Prince William Board of County Supervisors to represent the Occoquan District! Aaron is a Yeoman Petty Officer First...
- Patrick EstesAlbemarle County Sheriff, Democratic Primary, VAPatrick is running for Albemarle County Sheriff to push the envelope of what it means to be elected beyond just core responsibilities, aiming...
- Jess FosterHouse of Delegates, District 88, Remington, VAJess Foster is a native Virginian running for the House of Delegates in the 88th District. Starting her legal career as a domestic violence...
- Kelly FowlerHouse of Delegates, District 21, Virginia Beach, VAKelly Fowler is the Virginia House of Delegates Democratic nominee in the 21st District, which encompasses parts of Virginia Beach and...
- Morgan GoodmanHouse of Delegates, District 55, Mechanicsville, VAMorgan Goodman is running to represent Virginia’s 55th House of Delegates District because she believes we need legislators who will do more...
- Justin HannahLoudoun County Sheriff, Aldie, VAJustin running for Sheriff of Loudoun County, Virginia. If elected, he would be the first African-American to hold the position in the...
- Phil HernandezHouse of Delegates, District 100, Norfolk, VAPhil Hernandez is a Hampton Roads native, an attorney, and a champion for working class families. After becoming the first in his family to...
- Ben HixonVirginia Senate, 17th District, VABen is a computer scientist and former National Science Foundation with a focus on AI who lives in Culpeper, VA, with his husband, Chris. He...
- Sally HudsonHouse of Delegates, District 57, Charlottesville, VASally Hudson is an economics professor and community organizer in Charlottesville, Virginia. She teaches statistics at UVA and studies some...
- Chris HurstHouse of Delegates, District 12, Blacksburg, VAChris L. Hurst is the Delegate for the 12th District in the Virginia House of Delegates, representing parts of Montgomery and Pulaski...
- Larysa KautzFairfax County Board of Supervisors, Lee District, VALarysa is an accomplished lawyer and a passionate disability rights advocate. She currently serves as Chief of Staff to a large nonprofit...
- Flourette KetnerState Senate, 19th District, Christiansburg, VAFlo is running for State Senate in the 19th District, which includes all of Salem City and Floyd county, and parts of Bedford, Carroll,...
- Jennifer KitchenHouse of Delegates, 25th District, Richmond, VAJennifer is running for the Virginia House of Delegates to give voice to the underserved rural communities of the Commonwealth. Focusing on...
- Rebecca LeserVirginia State Legislature, 96th House District, VARebecca Leser is a public servant with her local County government, Chair for the York-Poquoson Democratic Committee, and running to...
- Jennifer LewisHouse of Delegates, District 20, Waynesboro, VAJennifer Lewis is running for Virginia’s 20th house district. Jennifer is a mental health worker, community advocate, and leader in the fight...
- Nicole MerleneState Senate, District 31, VANicole is a county commissioner and civic leader running for Virginia State Senate in her hometown. She has been deeply involved in leading...
- Abrar OmeishFairfax County School Board, At-Large, VAAbrar Omeish is a second-generation product of Fairfax County Public Schools and holds a double bachelor’s degree with honors from Yale...
- Michael PayneCharlottesville city council, At Large, VAMichael is a community organizer running for Charlottesville City Council in Virginia. He worked for Habitat for Humanity Virginia and...
- Amanda PohlState Senate, District 11, Richmond, VAAmanda was born and raised in Virginia’s 11th Senate District, where she and her husband now raise their daughters 10 miles from the...
- Qasim RashidState Senate, 28th District, Stafford, VAQasim is running for Virginia Senate in the 28th District. He is a human rights attorney, an author, a media and book consultant, a speaker,...
- Danica RoemHouse of Delegates, District 13, Manassas, VAVirginia state Del. Danica Roem (D-13th) represents the City of Manassas Park and the Prince William County portions of Haymarket,...
- Ronnie RossState Senate, District 27, Middleburg, VARonnie Ross is a high school teacher and administrator who believes that Together, We Can Do Better, and, in doing so, create the communities...
- Ian SerotkinLoudoun County School Board, Blue Ridge District, Purcellville, VAIan is running for Loudoun County School Board after years of advocating – successfully – for improvements in Loudoun County Public Schools....
- Jerrod SmithBoard of Supervisors (Rivanna District), VAJerrod Smith is a native of Barboursville, Virginia, and a graduate of Albemarle County High School. He attended Bucknell University where he...
- Eric StampsVirginia House of Delegates, 14th District, Ringgold, VAEric Stamps is running for the 14th district House of Delegates in Virginia. Wages are too low for working people in Southside Virginia. Eric...
- Suhas SubramanyamHouse of Delegates, District 87, Sterling, VASuhas is a Loudoun County-based attorney, small business owner, and volunteer firefighter who served as a White House technology advisor to...
- Yasmine TaebState Senate, District 35, VAYasmine Taeb is a human rights attorney running to represent Virginia’s 35th Senate District. As a former refugee, she knows we have to fight...
- Schuyler VanvalkenburgHouse of Delegates, District 72, Richmond, VASchuyler VanValkenburg is a public school teacher who is running for re-election as Delegate to fight for strong public schools, to create...
- Michael WadeVirginia House of Delegates, 91st District, VAMichael Wade first ran for elected office in 2017 when he could not find anyone willing to challenge his delegate, Republican Gordon Helsel,...
- Tia WalbridgeLoudoun Board of Supervisors, Blue Ridge District, Round Hill, VATia is a sheep farmer, mom, and small business owner running to represent Blue Ridge on the Loudoun Board of Supervisors. She is a Governor’s...
- Jennifer WoofterVirginia House of Delegates, District 22, Lynchburg, VAAs a sustainability consultant, Jennifer helps organizations grow and create jobs by improving labor conditions, reducing harmful pollution...
Virginia Candidates
Run for Something is working with hundreds of young diverse progressives running for local office for the first time. Find one in your community and support their campaign.
2018 Candidates
- Canek AguirreAlexandria City Council, VAA native of Los Angeles and the son of Mexican immigrants, Canek is a community advocate and progressive leader focused on improving the...
- Elizabeth Bennett-ParkerAlexandria City Council, VAAs a small business creator and nonprofit leader, Elizabeth works to build an Alexandria that provides opportunities for all residents. She...
- Jewelyn CosgroveAlexandria City School Board, District B, VAAs a proud product of public schools, a working mother, and a tireless advocate for parents and children, Jewelyn is ready to fight for a...
- Mo SeifeldeinAlexandria City Council, VAA first generation immigrant from Sudan, Mo has overcome countless obstacles to become a successful attorney, dedicated volunteer and mentor,...
- Christopher SuarezAlexandria School Board District A, Virginia, VAChris Suarez is an Alexandria parent, former middle school teacher, and a fierce advocate for educational equity with over a decade of...