Henrico County

This election will be held on November 4, 2025. Republican incumbent Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears and former Democratic US Representative Abigail Spanberger will face each other in the general election for Governor of Virginia.

The Democratic nominee for Governor, Abigail Spanberger actually fights to expand healthcare and reproductive freedom instead of rolling over when conservatives threaten to restrict abortion rights. She’s committed to investing in clean energy, holding polluters accountable, and reducing energy costs for working families. Her gun-safety agenda goes far beyond “thoughts and prayers,” taking on the NRA head-on instead of cashing their donation checks. Spanberger’s pragmatic progressive vision gives suburban moderates and left-leaners tired of corporate centrism and culture-war theatrics a real reason to show up.

The Opposition

The Republican nominee for Governor, Winsome Earle-Sears is all about slashing taxes for big corporations while telling unemployed workers that losing a job is “no big deal.” She grandstands against critical race theory and “woke” classrooms to score culture-war points instead of tackling real education challenges. By waving her Marine Corps credentials, she sells herself as the ultimate tough-on-crime candidate, conveniently ignoring how lax gun laws endanger communities. Her true believers are MAGA zealots who think banning books, rolling back reproductive freedoms, and erasing civil liberties are more important than looking out for working families.

Recommendation

Due to her advocacy for abortion access, gun violence prevention, and clean energy, Abigail Spanberger is the progressive candidate in this race.

This election will be held on November 4, 2025. Democratic Virginia State Senator Ghazala Hashmi and Republican John Reid will face each other in the general election for Lt. Governor of Virginia.

The Democratic nominee for Lt. Governor, Ghazala Hashmi is fighting to pump real money into public schools instead of the right’s perennial budget cuts and culture-war book bans. She defends reproductive freedom and Medicaid expansion for working families while conservatives keep dialing back healthcare access and waving anti-abortion placards. Her clean-energy agenda and environmental-justice bills actually target polluters, not the customary GOP handouts to pipeline lobbyists. Dreamers, suburban progressives fed up with partisan hijinks, and anyone who’d trade culture-war theatrics for equity and opportunity will cheer her unapologetic stand for Virginia’s working families.

The Opposition

The Republican nominee for Lt. Governor, John Reid is a self-styled small-government crusader who’ll happily cut taxes for wealthy donors while pretending he’s doing the same for working Virginians. He rails against “woke” curriculum and critical race theory, because apparently teaching actual American history is more offensive to him than runaway inequality. He touts law-and-order credentials and celebrity as a conservative radio host, hawking gun rights like they’re the ultimate public-safety strategy. He even plans to torpedo constitutional protections for same-sex marriage, proving that an openly gay candidate will stab his own community in the back for party unity, the perfect pick for culture-war diehards who prefer corporate giveaways to real solutions for working families.

Recommendation

Due to her advocacy for public education, abortion access, and environmental justice, Ghazala Hashmi is the progressive candidate in this race.

This election will be held on November 4, 2025. Incumbent Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares faces a challenge from former Democratic Virginia State Delegate Jay Jones.

The Democratic nominee for Attorney General, Jay Jones has pledged to sue the Trump administration every time it infringes on the rights of Virginians. He’s secured victories for abortion access, expanded Medicaid to cover thousands more Virginians, and even wrote anti-price-gouging measures to keep corporate vultures in check. His public-safety plan pairs smart gun-violence prevention and community-based crime interventions rather than recycling the right’s tired “lock ’em up” mantra for political ads. Grassroots progressives, consumer-rights advocates, and anyone sick of endless culture-war stunts will line up behind a candidate who actually puts families over fear-mongering theatrics.

The Opposition

Incumbent Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares cozies up to ICE, shaming local authorities who don’t cooperate with Trump’s policies of mass deportation, because terrorizing immigrant families is apparently his idea of due process. He grandstands on opioid crackdowns but turns a blind eye to corporate-friendly loopholes that keep the drug pipeline flowing. He bills himself as a federalism champion when suing Washington over environmental rules, conveniently ignoring states’ rights whenever big donors flash a check. His true believers are tough-on-crime zealots who think more ICE raids, harsher sentencing, and tax cuts for the wealthy are the pinnacle of compassionate governance.

Recommendation

Due to his advocacy for abortion access, gun violence prevention, and Medicaid coverage, Jay Jones is the progressive candidate in this race.

Virginia’s new 57th House of Delegates district encompasses parts of Henrico County and parts of Goochland County. With almost 63,000 registered voters, this is a competitive district that doesn’t lean in either direction. 

This election will be held on November 4, 2025. Incumbent Republican Delegate David Owen faces a challenge from Democrat May Nivar in HD-57.

Virginia’s House District 57 covers portions of eastern Henrico County and western Goochland County in the Richmond suburbs. In the 2024 election Democratic presidential and senatorial nominees carryied the district by about ten points each.

Democrat May Nivar was born in Philadelphia to immigrant parents from China. Growing up, she lived in low-income housing and worked at her family’s takeout restaurant. She has served on several boards and committees including the Governor’s Virginia Asian Advisory Board, the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities, and the Asian American Society of Central Virginia. Nivar has lived in Richmond for the past 20 years. She and her husband have three children.

Constitutional Amendments
May Nivar will vote in favor of HJ 1, which would enshrine reproductive rights in the Virginia Constitution, HJ 2, which would automatically restore voting rights to people upon release from incarceration, and HJ 9, which would repeal the Commonwealth’s defunct same-sex marriage ban and guarantee marriage equality for LGBTQ+ Virginians.

Education
- May Nivar believes in access to quality public education for every child.
- She is committed to raising teacher pay, addressing teacher shortages, and ensuring schools have the specialists and counselors needed.
- She pledges to invest in career and technical education to prepare workers for the jobs of tomorrow.

Economy and Inflation
- Nivar is committed to creating an economy “where everyone can thrive by supporting good-paying jobs, raising wages, cutting red tape for small businesses, and providing tax relief for families”.
- She vows to work to lower the cost of living, making housing, healthcare, and everyday necessities more affordable.

Health and Human Services
- Nivar supports access to abortion, contraception, and IVF and will work to ensure healthcare providers can offer these critical services without fear. She advocates for expanded access to affordable, quality healthcare and prescription drugs and is committed to lowering costs, improving quality, and ensuring accessibility for all.

Other Issues
- Nivar will work to keep communities safe and prevent gun violence. As such, she advocates for stronger extreme risk protection laws, safe storage requirements, and a ban on military-style assault weapons. Additionally, she wants to secure funding for local police departments.
- She pledges to preserve the Virginia Clean Economy Act and oppose any efforts to withdraw Virginia from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).

The Opposition

Incumbent Republican Delegate David Owen was first elected to the House of Delegates in 2023. He grew up in Henrico County and graduated from the University of Virginia with a B.S. in Civil Engineering. Key legislation:

Constitutional Amendments
- Voted against a bill to enshrine abortion rights in the Virginia Constitution
- Voted against a Constitutional amendment to restore voting rights to returning citizens
- Refused to vote on a bill to enshrine equal marriage rights in the Virginia Constitution to avoid going on the record

Education
- Voted against authorizing public colleges and universities to prohibit guns on school property

Economy and Inflation
- Voted against a bill to increase minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2027
- Voted against a bill to establish paid family and medical leave
- Voted against a bill to repeal prohibitions on collective bargaining for public employees
- Voted against prohibiting landlords from requiring tenants to cover extra fees
- Voted against establishing the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act

Health and Human Services
- Voted against establishing a Prescription Drug Affordability Board
- Voted against a bill that would require secure storage of firearms in households where children live

Other Issues
- Voted against establishing regulations for “high-risk” AI
- Voted against authorizing Ranked Choice Voting for certain local elections

Recommendation

Based on her commitment to support abortion access, quality public education, and workers' and tenants' rights, May Nivar is the progressive candidate in this race.

Virginia’s new 58th House of Delegates district encompasses parts of Henrico County. With close to 61,000 registered voters, this district leans Democratic. 

This election will be held on November 4, 2025. Incumbent Democratic Delegate Rodney Willett faces a challenge from Republican Milad Mikhail in HD-58.

Virginia’s House District 58 covers portions of eastern Henrico County in the Richmond suburbs. In the 2024 election it leaned Democratic by double-digit margins.

Incumbent Democratic Delegate Rodney Willett has served in the House of Delegates since 2020. He studied law at the College of William and Mary and has served on an extensive list of Boards, which include the Richmond Performing Arts Alliance, and the Virginia’s Children’s Health Insurance Advisory Board. He also was a member of the Student Engagement and Leadership Advisory Board at the College of William and Mary, where he founded an endowment that funds student volunteers. Delegate Willett works as a small business entrepreneur and technology consultant. 
Committee Assignments: Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources, Appropriations (Compensation and Retirement Subcommittee Chair), Health and Human Services (Behavioral Health Subcommittee Chair)

Constitutional Amendments
- Co-sponsored a bill to enshrine abortion rights in Virginia’s Constitution
- Co-sponsored a Constitutional Amendment to restore voting rights to returning citizens
- Co-sponsored a bill to enshrine equal marriage rights in Virginia’s Constitution

Education
- Voted to raise teacher pay to the national average
- Voted to increase protections to prevent and respond to cyberbullying
- Voted to establish Gun-free zones at public schools
- Voted against a “forced-outing” bill targeting transgender students

Economy and Inflation
- Co-sponsored a bill to increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2027
- Co-sponsored a bill to establish paid medical and family leave
- Co-patroned a bill to repeal prohibitions on collective bargaining for public employees
- Voted to establish regulatory bodies in the cannabis industry in Virginia
- Voted to prohibit landlords from requiring tenants to cover extra fees
- Voted to establish frameworks to preserve local housing
- Voted to establish the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act

Health and Human Services
- Voted in favor of establishing a Prescription Drug Affordability Board
- Voted to establish the right to access and use FDA-approved birth control
- Voted to require state health insurance plans to cover all FDA-approved birth control

Other Issues
- Co-sponsored a bill to establish regulations for “high-risk” AI
- Voted to authorize Ranked Choice Voting for certain local elections
- Co-sponsored a bill to prohibit the use of campaign funds for personal expenses

The Opposition

Republican Milad Mikhail is an entrepreneur. He holds a law degree from Beni-Suef University in Egypt. He held leadership positions in the Free Egyptians Party. After moving to the United States, he earned an associate degree in Information Systems Technology.

Education
Milad Mikhail wants to increase funding for schools, enhance teacher support, and address disparities.

Economy and Inflation
- Mikhail co-founded the New Life Foundation, helping individuals recover from homelessness and addiction. 
- He supports local businesses and sustainable jobs.
- He pledges to upgrade roads, bridges, and public transportation and will promote green spaces, reduce pollution, and implement sustainable practices.

Health and Human Services
- Mikhail believes that “access to affordable, quality healthcare is vital for a thriving community”.
- He pledges to expand mental health services, address current healthcare professional shortages, and improve healthcare infrastructure.

Recommendation

At the time of this writing, we were unable to find significant information on Milad Mikhail's stances and priorities. Delegate Willet holds a track record for supporting progressive legislation, including gun violence prevention legislation, abortion access, and workers' rights. Delegate Rodney Willett is the progressive candidate in this race.

This election will be held on November 4, 2025. Incumbent Republican Delegate Buddy Fowler faces a challenge from Democrat Scott Konopasek in HD-59.

Virginia’s House District 59 spans portions of Hanover County, Louisa County, and Henrico County in Central Virginia’s capital region. In the 2024 election it remained a strong Republican district by comfortable double‐digit margins.

Democrat Scott Konopasek is a U.S. Army veteran. He graduated from the Defense Language Institute and the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College. He holds a B.A. in International Relations and French, as well as an M.A. in Political Science. Konopasek serves on the Governing Board of the Ranked Choice Resource Center and the Advisor Board of the Election Reformers Network. He served as a local government public official working on election integrity for over 30 years.He and his wife live in Rockville. They have three children and six grandchildren. 

Scott Konopasek has pledged to support HJ 1, which would enshrine reproductive rights in the Virginia Constitution.

Scott Konopasek advocates for programs that protect the environment and supports social safety nets. He believes in local control and people having a say in what impacts their community. Konopasek supports the right to due process. 

He was a member of the original Election Center Task Force on Election Reform and worked closely with House and Senate staff in the crafting and passage of the Help America Vote Act (HAVA). He advocates for campaign finance reform, “bolstering Virginia’s laws to make elections more resilient and inclusive, and rooting out those who use their positions to game, undermine, and defraud the system.”

The Opposition

Incumbent Republican Delegate Buddy Fowler was first elected to the House of Delegates in 2013. He graduated from the University of Mary Washington with a degree in history. He is a small business owner and has also worked in the private sector. 

Delegate Fowler does not support the constitutional amendments for abortion rights, voting rights restoration to returning citizens, or marriage equality. He has voted against raising the minimum wage, raising teacher pay, and establishing paid family and medical leave. He also voted against establishing a Prescription Drug Affordability Board, as well as several gun violence prevention bills.

Recommendation

While information on Scott Konopasek's priorities and stances was limited, Delegate Fowler's voting record shows he consistently votes against progressive legislation. Scott Konopasek is the progressive candidate in this race.

Virginia’s new 80th House of Delegates district encompasses parts of Henrico City. With over 61,000 registered voters, this district leans strongly Democratic.

This election will be held on November 4, 2025. Democratic Delegate Destiny LeVere Bolling is running for reelection unopposed in HD-80.

Virginia's House District 80 is wholly located within Henrico County, along the City of Richmond's Northern border. In the 2024 election it remained strongly Democratic by double-digit margins.

Destiny L. LeVere Bolling is the Democratic Delegate for Virginia’s 80th House District, serving since January 2024. A University of Richmond and George Washington graduate, she leads communications for the Virginia AFL-CIO and champions progressive legislation on healthcare, education, and labor rights. A community-minded leader and working mom, she broke ground as the first Virginia legislator allowed to vote remotely following childbirth. She seeks re-election in November 2025.
Committee Assignments: Education, Labor and Commerce, Privileges and Elections

Constitutional Amendments
- Co-sponsored a Constitutional Amendment to enshrine abortion rights in Virginia’s Constitution
- Co-sponsored a Constitutional Amendment to restore voting rights to returning citizens
- Co-sponsored a Constitutional Amendment to enshrine equal marriage rights in Virginia’s Constitution

Education
- Co-patroned a bill to raise teacher pay to the national average
- Voted to increase protections and support for cyberbullying
- Co-sponsored a bill to authorize public colleges and universities to prohibit guns on school property

Economy and Inflation
- Co-patroned a bill to increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2027
- Co-patroned a bill to establish paid family and medical leave
- Voted for a bill to repeal prohibitions on collective bargaining for public employees
- Co-sponsored a bill to establish regulatory bodies for the cannabis industry in Virginia
- Voted to establish frameworks to preserve local housing
- Voted to establish the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act

Health and Human Services
- Voted to establish a Prescription Drug Affordability Board
- Voted to establish the right to access and use FDA-approved birth control
- Voted to require health insurance plans to cover birth control

Other Issues
- Voted to prohibit the manufacture, sale, and possession of assault-style weapons
- Co-sponsored a bill to authorize Ranked Choice Voting for certain local elections
- Co-sponsored a bill to establish regulations for “high-risk” AI

Recommendation

This is an uncontested race. Based on her history of supporting abortion access, workers' rights, and gun violence prevention, Delegate Destiny LeVere Bolling is the progressive candidate in this race.

Virginia’s new 81st House of Delegates district encompasses parts of Henrico City, parts of Chesterfield County, and Charles City County. With over 60,000 registered voters, this district leans strongly Democratic.

This election will be held on November 4, 2025. Democratic Delegate Delores McQuinn is running for reelection unopposed in HD-81.

Virginia's House District 81 includes Charles City County and portions of Chesterfield and Henrico counties to the East of the City of Richmond. In the 2024 election it remained strongly Democratic by double-digit margins.

Delores L. McQuinn is a veteran Democratic Delegate, a former Richmond School Board Vice Chair and City Council Vice Mayor, who has represented District 70 since 2009 and District 81 since 2024. A Henrico native with degrees from VCU and VUU, she chairs the Transportation Committee and serves on key panels like Appropriations, Education, and Rules. She is actively campaigning for re-election in November 2025.
Committee Assignments: Appropriations, Education, Transportation 

Constitutional Amendments
- Co-sponsored a Constitutional Amendment to enshrine abortion rights in Virginia’s Constitution
- Voted for a Constitutional Amendment to restore voting rights to returning citizens
- Co-sponsored a Constitutional Amendment to enshrine equal marriage rights in Virginia’s Constitution

Education
- Voted to raise teacher pay to the national average
- Voted to increase protections and support for cyberbullying
- Voted to authorize public colleges and universities to prohibit guns on school property
- Voted against a “forced outing” bill targeting transgender students

Economy and Inflation
- Voted to increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2027
- Co-patroned a bill to establish paid family and medical leave
- Co-patroned a bill to repeal prohibitions on collective bargaining for public employees
- Did not vote on a bill to establish regulatory bodies for the cannabis industry in Virginia
- Voted to establish frameworks to preserve local housing
- Voted to establish the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act

Health and Human Services
- Voted to establish a Prescription Drug Affordability Board
- Voted to establish the right to access and use FDA-approved birth control
- Voted to require health insurance plans to cover birth control

Other Issues
- Co-sponsored a bill to prohibit the manufacture, sale, and possession of assault-style weapons
- Voted to authorize Ranked Choice Voting for certain local elections
- Voted to establish regulations for “high-risk” AI

Recommendation

This is an uncontested race. Based on her history of supporting quality, affordable healthcare, gun violence prevention, and workers' rights, Delegate Delores McQuinn is the progressive candidate in this race.