
Meet our candidates
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Abigail Spanberger
Abigail Spanberger has always served our communities, our Commonwealth, and our country. Abigail began her career of public service as a federal law enforcement officer — working money laundering cases and tracking narcotics traffickers with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.
In 2018, Abigail became the first Democrat since 1968 — as well as the first woman ever — to be elected to represent Virginia’s 7th Congressional District in the U.S. House. In Congress, Abigail developed a reputation for finding common ground, getting things done, and never backing down from her principles. The Washington Post editorial board called Abigail a “thoughtful, knowledgeable legislator who has taken the trouble to legislate.
As Governor, Abigail will continue fighting for hardworking Virginia families and make Virginia’s economy work for the Virginians who are working hard but struggling to get by. Abigail will be focused on strengthening our public schools, keeping our communities safe, making Virginia more affordable, and protecting our fundamental rights.
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Ghazala Hashmi
State Senator Ghazala Hashmi is the first Muslim and the first South Asian American to serve in the Virginia Senate. As an experienced educator and advocate of inclusive values and social justice, her legislative priorities include public education, voting rights and the preservation of democracy, reproductive freedom, gun violence prevention, the environment, housing, and affordable healthcare access.
As a state Senator, Ghazala has dedicated her efforts to improving the lives of others, focusing on issues of inequity in housing, education, health care, environmental justice, and much more.
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Jay Jones
Jay Jones is a former Assistant Attorney General and lawmaker, a husband, and a dad to two boys running for Attorney General to fight for Virginia families and stand up to Donald Trump’s dangerous agenda. A lifelong resident of Norfolk, Jay’s call to public service was generations in the making.
As a member of the House of Delegates, Jay protected abortion rights, expanded Medicaid, and gave teachers annual pay raises. In Richmond, he championed energy and environmental policies that lowered Virginians’ energy bills and protected our air, water, and land. A tireless legislator, Jay also wrote legislation known as the “Ashanti Alert,” establishing a missing persons alert for adults in the Commonwealth. The “Ashanti Alert” is now used nationwide.
Jay is running for Attorney General to protect Virginia families — from crime and violence, corporate price gouging, and politicians with extreme agendas attacking our rights and Virginia workers. Because Jay knows that our democracy has always depended on people willing to fight for it.
Elaine Walters
Candidate for HD 68
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Dr. Mark Downey
Candidate for HD 69
Dr. Downey is a York County native and pediatrician who’s spent the past 24 years caring for children, listening to parents, and helping families live healthier, happier lives. He has seen firsthand the challenges families face, from accessing quality healthcare and funding public schools to addressing economic inequality, fighting climate change, and championing reproductive freedom.
Dr. Downey is running for the Virginia House of Delegates in the 69th District. He is ready to take his experience from the exam room to the House floor to fight for common sense policies that put people first.