Alexandria, VA — With early voting already underway and the June 17 primary fast approaching, Virginia’s List today announced its endorsement of 26 pro-choice Democratic women running for office in critical House of Delegates and local races across the Commonwealth. This powerful slate features a mix of incumbents, challengers, and local leaders ready to take on MAGA extremism and protect reproductive freedom.
Local Champion:
- Sanu Dieng-Cooper, Newport News Treasurer
House of Delegates Challengers:
- Makayla R. Venable, House of Delegates, District 36
- Melody “Mel” Cartwright, House of Delegates, District 48
- Rise Hayes, House of Delegates, District 52
- Angela T. Chainer, House of Delegates, District 56
- Sara Ratcliffe, House of Delegates, District 62
- Nicole Cole, House of Delegates, District 66
- Stacey Carroll, House of Delegates, District 64
- Leslie Mehta, House of Delegates, District 73
- Mary L. Person, House of Delegates, District 83
- Karen “Kacey” Robins Carnegie, House of Delegates, District 89
- Cheryl Bubeck Smith, House of Delegates, District 98
- Cat Porterfield, House of Delegates, District 99
House of Delegates Stalwarts:
- Elizabeth Bennett-Parker, House of Delegates, District 5
- Irene Shin, House of Delegates, District 8
- Holly Seibold, House of Delegates, District 12
- Laura Jane Cohen, House of Delegates, District 15
- Kathy Tran, House of Delegates, District 18
- Atoosa Reaser, House of Delegates, District 27
- Amy J. Laufer, House of Delegates, District 55
- Shelly Simonds, House of Delegates, District 70
- Debra D. Gardner, House of Delegates, District 76
- Rae Cousins, House of Delegates, District 79
- Marcia “Cia” Price, House of Delegates, District 85
- Bonita G. Anthony, House of Delegates, District 92
Please click the following link to read the full press release: https://www.virginiaslist.com/single-post/with-virginia-s-primary-just-days-away-virginia-s-list-endorses-26-pro-choice-democratic-women-in-k