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State Senate

Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below State Senate races on your ballot.

  • Democratic Delegate John Bell served in the U.S. Air Force for almost 26 years. He received his undergraduate degree in Business Administration and now leads a financial team in the private sector. Bell was previously a volunteer tennis coach for Freedom High School and now resides in Loudon County. Delegate Bell was elected to the House of Delegates in 2015.

    Delegate Bell voted to expand Medicaid in Virginia and to increase teacher salaries. He is pro-choice and supports commonsense measures to prevent gun violence. He has sponsored legislation to prohibit discrimination against LGBTQ individuals on the job and to make solar panels more affordable to Virginia families. He has also supported redistricting reform.

    Bell’s opponent, Geary Higgins, is the Republican candidate. Higgins currently serves on the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors. He is a self-proclaimed conservative and opposes reproductive rights. He also opposes gun violence prevention measures, seeing them as a threat to Second Amendment rights.

    John Bell is the progressive choice in this race.

    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    John J. Bell

    Democratic Delegate John Bell served in the U.S. Air Force for almost 26 years. He received his undergraduate degree in Business Administration and now leads a financial team in the private sector.

    Democratic Delegate John Bell served in the U.S. Air Force for almost 26 years. He received his undergraduate degree in Business Administration and now leads a financial team in the private sector. Bell was previously a volunteer tennis coach for Freedom High School and now resides in Loudon County. Delegate Bell was elected to the House of Delegates in 2015.

    Delegate Bell voted to expand Medicaid in Virginia and to increase teacher salaries. He is pro-choice and supports commonsense measures to prevent gun violence. He has sponsored legislation to prohibit discrimination against LGBTQ individuals on the job and to make solar panels more affordable to Virginia families. He has also supported redistricting reform.

    Bell’s opponent, Geary Higgins, is the Republican candidate. Higgins currently serves on the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors. He is a self-proclaimed conservative and opposes reproductive rights. He also opposes gun violence prevention measures, seeing them as a threat to Second Amendment rights.

    John Bell is the progressive choice in this race.

    John J. Bell

    Democratic Delegate John Bell served in the U.S. Air Force for almost 26 years. He received his undergraduate degree in Business Administration and now leads a financial team in the private sector.

  • There is minimal information available about Democratic candidate Rebecca Raveson. She has no website, Twitter account, or campaign Facebook page.

    Incumbent Republican John Cosgrove has been consistently anti-choice. He voted against funding for reproductive healthcare and to require unnecessary ultrasounds before abortion. He is against our immigrant communities, having voted against the formation of sanctuary cities, and supports discrimination on the basis of religion. He opposed the ratification of the ERA and is staunchly against gun violence prevention.

    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Rebecca Raveson

    There is minimal information available about Democratic candidate Rebecca Raveson. She has no website, Twitter account, or campaign Facebook page.

    There is minimal information available about Democratic candidate Rebecca Raveson. She has no website, Twitter account, or campaign Facebook page.

    Incumbent Republican John Cosgrove has been consistently anti-choice. He voted against funding for reproductive healthcare and to require unnecessary ultrasounds before abortion. He is against our immigrant communities, having voted against the formation of sanctuary cities, and supports discrimination on the basis of religion. He opposed the ratification of the ERA and is staunchly against gun violence prevention.

    Rebecca Raveson

    There is minimal information available about Democratic candidate Rebecca Raveson. She has no website, Twitter account, or campaign Facebook page.

  • Virginia’s new 16th State Senate district encompasses parts of Chesterfield County and parts of Richmond City. With almost 141,000 registered voters, this district leans strongly Democratic.

    Independent candidate Waylin Ross was born and raised in Petersburg. He received his undergraduate degree in Political Science at Old Dominion University. Ross went on to get a graduate degree in public policy from George Mason University. During his time at ODU, he graduated from the Sorensen Institute’s College Leaders Program. Ross is the Founder and first president of ODU's political honor society, Phi Sigma Alpha. Ross previously worked at Northern Virginia Community College teaching both micro and macro economics. During this time, Ross opened his own company, ParaLobby, which gives government support to businesses. In 2015, Ross was appointed by the Governor to the Board for Professional and Occupational Regulation.

    Ross supports women and families, and supports the ratification of the ERA. His website also states that he believes in reproductive rights. While he supports the 2nd Amendment, he wants gun safety measures to ensure less violence and lowered recidivism. Ross supports the expansion of Medicaid and wants mental health and addiction services to be readily available to Viriginians. Ross supports at-home monitoring systems for non-violent offenses, which challenges the pre-trial detention system we currently have. He supports automatic rights restoration and Election Day voter registration.

    His opponent, Democrat Joseph Morrissey, was a member of the House of Delegates from 2008-2015. Morrissey self-identifies as “pro-life” and has supported anti-choice legislation. This includes supporting legislation that limited state funding for abortion. Morrissey is an attorney whose law license has been suspended multiple times. In 2013, Morrissey was convicted for contributing to the delinquency of a minor. He fulfilled his Delegate duties while on work release from the local jail.

    Ross is the more progressive choice for this race.

House of Delegates

Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below House of Delegate races on your ballot.

  • 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. 

    Democratic candidate Sally Hudson is a teacher, economist, and community organizer. She is currently an assistant professor at the University of Virginia.

    She vows to champion innovative, progressive policies as Delegate. Hudson would vote to raise teacher pay, support a public health insurance option so that everyone can see a doctor when they need to, and join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative to combat climate change.

    She has also discussed the need for a modern Voting Rights Act. She supports automatic registration, early voting, independent redistricting reform, campaign finance reform, and a host of other electoral upgrades that hold politicians accountable to the people they serve.

    Hudson is running unopposed and is the progressive choice 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. 

    Democratic candidate Dr. Elizabeth Alcorn has been a dentist, small business owner, healthcare provider, and volunteer in the Commonwealth for over 30 years. Dr. Alcorn is committed to ensuring everyone has access to quality, affordable health care. She aims to increase state funding for public schools and increase teacher pay. She would also vote to bring fast, quality, affordable internet to all areas of Virginia.

    Her opponent is incumbent Republican Delegate Rob Bell. Bell was elected in 2001. Delegate Bell is staunchly anti-choice, and he even voted in favor of a bill requiring all women to undergo a transvaginal ultrasound prior to having an abortion in 2012. He is also against increasing the minimum wage and did not support Medicaid expansion.

    Dr. Alcorn is the more progressive choice in this race.

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  • Democratic candidate Tim Hickey is an educator, husband, and father running to represent the people of Virginia's 59th District. Providing quality education for children from Pre-K to college and supporting vocational education for the jobs of the future is a major component of his campaign. Hickey would vote to expand access to quality, affordable health care and increase the minimum wage. He also wants to expand broadband internet to every corner of the district.

    Hickey is running against incumbent Republican Delegate Matt Fariss, who was elected in 2011. He is a conservative who opposes abortion access and refuses to support bills to improve the lives of LGBTQ Virginians. Fariss also opposes commonsense gun violence prevention reforms like universal background checks. Fariss voted against expanding Medicaid in Virginia to 400,000 low income individuals.

    Tim Hickey is the more progressive choice in this race.

    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Tim Hickey

    Democratic candidate Tim Hickey is an educator, husband, and father running to represent the people of Virginia's 59th District. Providing quality education for children from Pre-K to college and supporting vocational education for the jobs of the future is a major component of his campaign.

    Democratic candidate Tim Hickey is an educator, husband, and father running to represent the people of Virginia's 59th District. Providing quality education for children from Pre-K to college and supporting vocational education for the jobs of the future is a major component of his campaign. Hickey would vote to expand access to quality, affordable health care and increase the minimum wage. He also wants to expand broadband internet to every corner of the district.

    Hickey is running against incumbent Republican Delegate Matt Fariss, who was elected in 2011. He is a conservative who opposes abortion access and refuses to support bills to improve the lives of LGBTQ Virginians. Fariss also opposes commonsense gun violence prevention reforms like universal background checks. Fariss voted against expanding Medicaid in Virginia to 400,000 low income individuals.

    Tim Hickey is the more progressive choice in this race.

    Tim Hickey

    Democratic candidate Tim Hickey is an educator, husband, and father running to represent the people of Virginia's 59th District. Providing quality education for children from Pre-K to college and supporting vocational education for the jobs of the future is a major component of his campaign.

  • Endorsed By: Virginia AFL-CIO
  • Virginia’s new 80th House of Delegates district encompasses parts of Henrico City. With over 61,000 registered voters, this district leans strongly Democratic.

    Democratic candidate Don Scott is a former United States Naval Officer. Scott graduated from Texas A&M University and obtained his law degree from Louisiana State University. He serves on several boards and commissions, including as the 1st Vice President of the Southeastern Employment and Training Association, as a Commissioner for the Portsmouth Economic Development Association, and a member of Future of Hampton Roads. He previously served as the chair of the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals, on the board for the California Workforce Association, and as a member and board member of 200+ Men Hampton Roads.


    Scott’s campaign prioritizes economic equality, education, and criminal justice reform. He promises to defend the environment in Virginia and to protect the air, water, and open spaces. He has also voiced his support of fair redistricting in Virginia so that everyone can have an equal voice in the democratic process.

    Both Republican Jim Evans and Independent Ryan Collin Benton lack a thorough campaign proposal that focuses on the critical issues impacting the Commonwealth. Evans wants to make Virginia more business friendly and supports change in Virginia’s transportation system. Benton would like to decriminalize marijuana and believes the best way to reduce crime is to promote economic development, vocational education, and support programs that keep our youth on a positive track.


    Don Scott is the more progressive choice 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.

    Democratic candidate Lenard Myers began his legal career as a prosecutor but now fights for clients as a successful consumer rights lawyer throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. He is also an officer in the Virginia Defense Force, an integral component of the Virginia National Guard.

    Myers is an outspoken advocate for sensible gun laws. His campaign focuses on bringing more jobs to the Commonwealth, providing accessible healthcare, prioritizing education and fighting flooding through strong environmental policies.

    Republican incumbent Delegate Barry Knight was elected a member of the Virginia House of Delegates in a special election in 2009. He does not support sensible gun laws and voted to prohibit sanctuary cities in Virginia.

    Lenard Myers is the more progressive choice in this race.

  • Democratic incumbent Commonwealth’s Attorney Shannon Taylor is running for a third term in office to serve Henrico County. Taylor graduated from the University of Virginia in 1989. She then attended the T.C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond, graduating with a Juris Doctor in 1995.

    Taylor has implemented and advocates for a number of criminal justice reforms including treating opioid addiction as a health issue, rights restoration for former felons, banning screening questions regarding criminal history on employment applications, and eliminating cash bail. She will continue to prioritize getting illegal firearms off Henrico streets and advocating for commonsense gun violence prevention measures. Taylor supports federal and state legislation such as universal background checks for all firearm purchases and allowing judges to temporarily restrict access to firearms for those who are deemed at risk of harming themselves or others, known as an extreme risk protection order.

    Owen Conway, a criminal defense attorney, is running against Taylor as the Republican candidate. Conway believes in reducing the population of incarcerated people in the county’s jail system, but has not addressed any other criminal justice reforms that align with our values.

    Due to her advocacy for former felons’ rights, gun violence prevention, and concern for opioid addiction, incumbent Shannon Taylor is the more progressive choice for Commonwealth’s Attorney in Henrico.

    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Shannon Taylor

    Democratic incumbent Commonwealth’s Attorney Shannon Taylor is running for a third term in office to serve Henrico County. Taylor graduated from the University of Virginia in 1989. She then attended the T.C.

    Democratic incumbent Commonwealth’s Attorney Shannon Taylor is running for a third term in office to serve Henrico County. Taylor graduated from the University of Virginia in 1989. She then attended the T.C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond, graduating with a Juris Doctor in 1995.

    Taylor has implemented and advocates for a number of criminal justice reforms including treating opioid addiction as a health issue, rights restoration for former felons, banning screening questions regarding criminal history on employment applications, and eliminating cash bail. She will continue to prioritize getting illegal firearms off Henrico streets and advocating for commonsense gun violence prevention measures. Taylor supports federal and state legislation such as universal background checks for all firearm purchases and allowing judges to temporarily restrict access to firearms for those who are deemed at risk of harming themselves or others, known as an extreme risk protection order.

    Owen Conway, a criminal defense attorney, is running against Taylor as the Republican candidate. Conway believes in reducing the population of incarcerated people in the county’s jail system, but has not addressed any other criminal justice reforms that align with our values.

    Due to her advocacy for former felons’ rights, gun violence prevention, and concern for opioid addiction, incumbent Shannon Taylor is the more progressive choice for Commonwealth’s Attorney in Henrico.

    Shannon Taylor

    Democratic incumbent Commonwealth’s Attorney Shannon Taylor is running for a third term in office to serve Henrico County. Taylor graduated from the University of Virginia in 1989. She then attended the T.C.

  • Alisa Gregory has been in law enforcement for over 20 years, currently serving as Chief Deputy for Henrico County. If elected, she will be the first female Sheriff to serve Henrico County. As Sheriff, Gregory vows to address the opioid and mental health crisis in Henrico County. She is interested in pursuing alternative sentences for non-violent offenders and plans on addressing the needs of women in prison by establishing an advisory panel that plays special attention to their unique needs.

    Bob Matson is the Republican candidate for Henrico Sheriff. Matson served in the United States Army and National Guard. He vows to address the opioid addiction crisis by being “smart on crime” but also “tough on crime”. Additionally, Matson plans on recruiting more officers to the Sheriff’s department.

    J.T. Wadkins III is an independent candidate who supports inmate labor sharing between counties. Wadkins is originally from Chesterfield County and graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management. He oversaw the finance and computerization aspects of the Richmond City Jail in the Richmond City Sheriff’s Office for ten years. He is also a member of the National Gun Rifle Association.

    Alisa Gregory is the progressive candidate because of her consideration of alternative sentencing for offenders and her focus on the needs of women impacted by the prison system.

    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Alisa Gregory

    Alisa Gregory has been in law enforcement for over 20 years, currently serving as Chief Deputy for Henrico County. If elected, she will be the first female Sheriff to serve Henrico County. As Sheriff, Gregory vows to address the opioid and mental health crisis in Henrico County.

    Alisa Gregory has been in law enforcement for over 20 years, currently serving as Chief Deputy for Henrico County. If elected, she will be the first female Sheriff to serve Henrico County. As Sheriff, Gregory vows to address the opioid and mental health crisis in Henrico County. She is interested in pursuing alternative sentences for non-violent offenders and plans on addressing the needs of women in prison by establishing an advisory panel that plays special attention to their unique needs.

    Bob Matson is the Republican candidate for Henrico Sheriff. Matson served in the United States Army and National Guard. He vows to address the opioid addiction crisis by being “smart on crime” but also “tough on crime”. Additionally, Matson plans on recruiting more officers to the Sheriff’s department.

    J.T. Wadkins III is an independent candidate who supports inmate labor sharing between counties. Wadkins is originally from Chesterfield County and graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management. He oversaw the finance and computerization aspects of the Richmond City Jail in the Richmond City Sheriff’s Office for ten years. He is also a member of the National Gun Rifle Association.

    Alisa Gregory is the progressive candidate because of her consideration of alternative sentencing for offenders and her focus on the needs of women impacted by the prison system.

    Alisa Gregory

    Alisa Gregory has been in law enforcement for over 20 years, currently serving as Chief Deputy for Henrico County. If elected, she will be the first female Sheriff to serve Henrico County. As Sheriff, Gregory vows to address the opioid and mental health crisis in Henrico County.

District Offices

Depending on where you live, you may have one of the below county races on your ballot.

  • Democratic candidate Steven Burkarth has called Brookland home for forty years. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a degree in political science. For 12 years, he worked as a state government employee in different fields: economic development, tourism marketing, and disability services. He now works as a community services specialist for a non-profit civil rights organization in the Brookland District.

    Burkarth is running on a platform that promotes diversity, inclusivity, and equality. In his focus on education, he believes the county needs to stop relying on trailers to deal with overcrowding in schools. He also wants Henrico County to be a regional leader in environmental stewardship by investing in green technology. Burkarth wants to expand economic opportunity in Henrico and improve public safety for county residents.

    Republican incumbent Dan J. Schmitt was elected to the Henrico County Board of Supervisors in a 2018 special election. Schmitt is a proponent of fiscal responsibility by keeping taxes low. He also wants to reduce school trailers and make Henrico a popular destination for tourists.

    Due to his platform that promotes equality and inclusivity as well as his advocacy for the environment, Burkarth is the more progressive candidate for the Brookland District of the Henrico Board of Supervisors.

    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Steven Burkarth

    Democratic candidate Steven Burkarth has called Brookland home for forty years. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a degree in political science.

    Democratic candidate Steven Burkarth has called Brookland home for forty years. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a degree in political science. For 12 years, he worked as a state government employee in different fields: economic development, tourism marketing, and disability services. He now works as a community services specialist for a non-profit civil rights organization in the Brookland District.

    Burkarth is running on a platform that promotes diversity, inclusivity, and equality. In his focus on education, he believes the county needs to stop relying on trailers to deal with overcrowding in schools. He also wants Henrico County to be a regional leader in environmental stewardship by investing in green technology. Burkarth wants to expand economic opportunity in Henrico and improve public safety for county residents.

    Republican incumbent Dan J. Schmitt was elected to the Henrico County Board of Supervisors in a 2018 special election. Schmitt is a proponent of fiscal responsibility by keeping taxes low. He also wants to reduce school trailers and make Henrico a popular destination for tourists.

    Due to his platform that promotes equality and inclusivity as well as his advocacy for the environment, Burkarth is the more progressive candidate for the Brookland District of the Henrico Board of Supervisors.

    Steven Burkarth

    Democratic candidate Steven Burkarth has called Brookland home for forty years. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a degree in political science.

  • Jackson Carter Knox has lived in the Brookland district of Henrico County for the last six years. He serves on Henrico County Public Schools’ Strategic Planning Committee and is the Brookland District Chair​ of the Henrico Democrats.

    ​​​​​Knox vows to help Henrico County students become members of the global workforce by providing the tools and resources they need to excel. He plans to revise the Brookland district's Environmental and Sustainability Management System by combining green practices with hands-on learning opportunities. He also wants to retain Henrico County teachers by offering them competitive pay and professional development opportunities.

    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Jackson Carter Knox

    Jackson Carter Knox has lived in the Brookland district of Henrico County for the last six years. He serves on Henrico County Public Schools’ Strategic Planning Committee and is the Brookland District Chair​ of the Henrico Democrats.

    Jackson Carter Knox has lived in the Brookland district of Henrico County for the last six years. He serves on Henrico County Public Schools’ Strategic Planning Committee and is the Brookland District Chair​ of the Henrico Democrats.

    ​​​​​Knox vows to help Henrico County students become members of the global workforce by providing the tools and resources they need to excel. He plans to revise the Brookland district's Environmental and Sustainability Management System by combining green practices with hands-on learning opportunities. He also wants to retain Henrico County teachers by offering them competitive pay and professional development opportunities.

    Jackson Carter Knox

    Jackson Carter Knox has lived in the Brookland district of Henrico County for the last six years. He serves on Henrico County Public Schools’ Strategic Planning Committee and is the Brookland District Chair​ of the Henrico Democrats.

  • Kristi Briggs Kinsella grew up in Henrico County. She graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a degree in Finance. Her priorities as a member of the School Board for Henrico County are ensuring that Henrico County schools are equipped to support every child mentally, academically, developmentally, and physically. She also wants to increase teacher pay and retaining teachers by supporting them in their professional development. Finally, Kinsella plans to reduce class size and overcrowding in Henrico County schools.

    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Kristi Briggs Kinsella

    Kristi Briggs Kinsella grew up in Henrico County. She graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a degree in Finance.

    Kristi Briggs Kinsella grew up in Henrico County. She graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a degree in Finance. Her priorities as a member of the School Board for Henrico County are ensuring that Henrico County schools are equipped to support every child mentally, academically, developmentally, and physically. She also wants to increase teacher pay and retaining teachers by supporting them in their professional development. Finally, Kinsella plans to reduce class size and overcrowding in Henrico County schools.

    Kristi Briggs Kinsella

    Kristi Briggs Kinsella grew up in Henrico County. She graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a degree in Finance.

  • Democratic incumbent Frank Thornton was first elected in 1996 and is the longest serving member of the Henrico County Board of Supervisors. He is a retired French teacher at Virginia Union University and co-founder of the Henrico County Civic League.

    As the current Board Chair, Thornton recently championed a partnership with the YMCA of Greater Richmond that brought an $8 million indoor swimming center to his district. For his next term in office, Thornton wants to usher in expanded service for the Greater Richmond Transit Company’s bus lines in eastern Henrico. He also wants to address affordable housing in Henrico, make education a priority, and improve public safety.

    Virginia Union University professor Delta Bowers is running as an independent. Bowers is running her campaign on increasing workforce training to increase opportunities, improving school accreditation in eastern Henrico and tackling poverty.

    Thornton’s record of serving his community and demonstrated commitment to the Board of Supervisors makes him the more progressive candidate for Fairfield Supervisor on the Henrico County Board of Supervisors.

    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Frank Thornton

    Democratic incumbent Frank Thornton was first elected in 1996 and is the longest serving member of the Henrico County Board of Supervisors. He is a retired French teacher at Virginia Union University and co-founder of the Henrico County Civic League.

    Democratic incumbent Frank Thornton was first elected in 1996 and is the longest serving member of the Henrico County Board of Supervisors. He is a retired French teacher at Virginia Union University and co-founder of the Henrico County Civic League.

    As the current Board Chair, Thornton recently championed a partnership with the YMCA of Greater Richmond that brought an $8 million indoor swimming center to his district. For his next term in office, Thornton wants to usher in expanded service for the Greater Richmond Transit Company’s bus lines in eastern Henrico. He also wants to address affordable housing in Henrico, make education a priority, and improve public safety.

    Virginia Union University professor Delta Bowers is running as an independent. Bowers is running her campaign on increasing workforce training to increase opportunities, improving school accreditation in eastern Henrico and tackling poverty.

    Thornton’s record of serving his community and demonstrated commitment to the Board of Supervisors makes him the more progressive candidate for Fairfield Supervisor on the Henrico County Board of Supervisors.

    Frank Thornton

    Democratic incumbent Frank Thornton was first elected in 1996 and is the longest serving member of the Henrico County Board of Supervisors. He is a retired French teacher at Virginia Union University and co-founder of the Henrico County Civic League.

  • Independent

    Keith Hicks

  • Cooper is being challenged by Keith Hicks. Hicks has served as a substitute teacher in public schools in the Fairfield district. His platform includes adding instructional assistance in classrooms where students are underperforming. He also wants to raise compensation for substitute teachers. Hicks believes meal tax revenue is not being used for the best purpose and wants to fund more school improvement projects in the Fairfield district.

    Neither Cooper nor Hicks have a campaign website to inform voters on their platforms.

    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Keith Hicks

    Cooper is being challenged by Keith Hicks. Hicks has served as a substitute teacher in public schools in the Fairfield district. His platform includes adding instructional assistance in classrooms where students are underperforming.

    Cooper is being challenged by Keith Hicks. Hicks has served as a substitute teacher in public schools in the Fairfield district. His platform includes adding instructional assistance in classrooms where students are underperforming. He also wants to raise compensation for substitute teachers. Hicks believes meal tax revenue is not being used for the best purpose and wants to fund more school improvement projects in the Fairfield district.

    Neither Cooper nor Hicks have a campaign website to inform voters on their platforms.

    Keith Hicks

    Cooper is being challenged by Keith Hicks. Hicks has served as a substitute teacher in public schools in the Fairfield district. His platform includes adding instructional assistance in classrooms where students are underperforming.

  • Roscoe D. Cooper III was elected to represent the Fairfield District on the Henrico County School Board in November 2015. Cooper is the father of two Henrico County Public School students. Cooper serves on Senator Mark Warner’s Religious Advisory Committee.

    Cooper is the pastor of Rising Mount Zion Baptist Church. He earned a Master of Divinity degree from Virginia Union University. In 2013, he was awarded a Doctor of Divinity degree from Richmond Virginia Seminary.

    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Roscoe D. Cooper III

    Roscoe D. Cooper III was elected to represent the Fairfield District on the Henrico County School Board in November 2015. Cooper is the father of two Henrico County Public School students. Cooper serves on Senator Mark Warner’s Religious Advisory Committee.

    Roscoe D. Cooper III was elected to represent the Fairfield District on the Henrico County School Board in November 2015. Cooper is the father of two Henrico County Public School students. Cooper serves on Senator Mark Warner’s Religious Advisory Committee.

    Cooper is the pastor of Rising Mount Zion Baptist Church. He earned a Master of Divinity degree from Virginia Union University. In 2013, he was awarded a Doctor of Divinity degree from Richmond Virginia Seminary.

    Roscoe D. Cooper III

    Roscoe D. Cooper III was elected to represent the Fairfield District on the Henrico County School Board in November 2015. Cooper is the father of two Henrico County Public School students. Cooper serves on Senator Mark Warner’s Religious Advisory Committee.

No Good Choices

Republican incumbent Thomas Branin has represented Three Chopt on the Henrico Board of Supervisors since 2016. He has been a member of the Henrico Planning Commission for 10 years. A construction management consultant in his professional capacity, Branin supports small businesses, park development and traffic safety improvements.

Branin is running uncontested. While there is no progressive candidate in this race, you have the option to write in a candidate of your choice.

Thomas Branin

Republican incumbent Thomas Branin has represented Three Chopt on the Henrico Board of Supervisors since 2016. He has been a member of the Henrico Planning Commission for 10 years.

No Good Choices

Incumbent independent candidate Michelle Ogburn has held her seat since 2014. Her time in office has been marked by controversy, most notably a recall effort in 2016. The recall came about due to charges of “neglect of duty” and “misuse of office” by her constituents. Three Chopt constituents held Ogburn solely responsible for the school board's decision to sell land from Three Chopt Elementary School to a private company to use for a cancer treatment center even though the full board voted for the sale. The recall was eventually abandoned.

Another controversy that received national attention was over a video by the African American Policy Forum shown to students to display the effects of structural racism. The video was originally meant for children and was shown to high school students during an assembly for Black History Month. As chairwoman of the school board, Ogburn bowed to parent outrage over the video and even apologized on behalf of the school district. Ogburn is running unopposed.

Michelle Ogburn

Incumbent independent candidate Michelle Ogburn has held her seat since 2014. Her time in office has been marked by controversy, most notably a recall effort in 2016. The recall came about due to charges of “neglect of duty” and “misuse of office” by her constituents.

  • A graduate of Marshall University, Democratic candidate Marques Jones is married with three children. He works as a home care executive, entrepreneur, radio show host, and activist.

    Jones was inspired to advocate for affordable healthcare after he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in his late twenties. Jones vows to allocate more funds to public school education and believes that universal pre-k will help to give each child a fair start. Jones also plans to implement smart growth in Henrico by regulating urban sprawl and advocating for environmental preservation.

    Republican incumbent Supervisor Patricia O’Bannon was first elected to the Board of Supervisors in 1995. She sits on the Richmond Regional Transportation Planning Organization and is a former English teacher and editor at Richmond Suburban Newspapers.

    Marques Jones is the more progressive candidate because of his commitment to increasing access to affordable healthcare and increasing funding to Henrico County schools.

    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Marques Jones

    A graduate of Marshall University, Democratic candidate Marques Jones is married with three children. He works as a home care executive, entrepreneur, radio show host, and activist.

    A graduate of Marshall University, Democratic candidate Marques Jones is married with three children. He works as a home care executive, entrepreneur, radio show host, and activist.

    Jones was inspired to advocate for affordable healthcare after he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in his late twenties. Jones vows to allocate more funds to public school education and believes that universal pre-k will help to give each child a fair start. Jones also plans to implement smart growth in Henrico by regulating urban sprawl and advocating for environmental preservation.

    Republican incumbent Supervisor Patricia O’Bannon was first elected to the Board of Supervisors in 1995. She sits on the Richmond Regional Transportation Planning Organization and is a former English teacher and editor at Richmond Suburban Newspapers.

    Marques Jones is the more progressive candidate because of his commitment to increasing access to affordable healthcare and increasing funding to Henrico County schools.

    Marques Jones

    A graduate of Marshall University, Democratic candidate Marques Jones is married with three children. He works as a home care executive, entrepreneur, radio show host, and activist.

  • Marcie Shea is originally from Richmond. She is married with children and works as a Henrico educator. She has a bachelor’s degree in physics and a masters of education in science curriculum and instruction. She is currently a Pemberton Elementary School parent. She is passionate about supporting teachers and meeting all students where they are.

    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Marcie Shea

    Marcie Shea is originally from Richmond. She is married with children and works as a Henrico educator. She has a bachelor’s degree in physics and a masters of education in science curriculum and instruction. She is currently a Pemberton Elementary School parent.

    Marcie Shea is originally from Richmond. She is married with children and works as a Henrico educator. She has a bachelor’s degree in physics and a masters of education in science curriculum and instruction. She is currently a Pemberton Elementary School parent. She is passionate about supporting teachers and meeting all students where they are.

    Marcie Shea

    Marcie Shea is originally from Richmond. She is married with children and works as a Henrico educator. She has a bachelor’s degree in physics and a masters of education in science curriculum and instruction. She is currently a Pemberton Elementary School parent.

  • Melissa Dart is the mother of three young boys and a graduate of VCU with a Master’s Degree in Science and Health Administration. Dart currently serves on the Henrico County Special Education Advisory Committee where she advocates with children with special needs like her son.

    Dart is an ex-officio member of the Henrico County Public Schools Equity and Advisory Committee. She is currently working to implement changes suggested in the Henrico County Public Schools Equity and Parent Engagement Study. Some of those changes include making schools safer and more inclusive for all students, including LGBTQ students. Dart believes students should learn more about environmental preservation and advocates for construction of new school buildings to be built with energy conservation in mind. She also advocates for higher pay for educators and more transparency from decision makers.

    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Melissa Dart

    Melissa Dart is the mother of three young boys and a graduate of VCU with a Master’s Degree in Science and Health Administration. Dart currently serves on the Henrico County Special Education Advisory Committee where she advocates with children with special needs like her son.

    Melissa Dart is the mother of three young boys and a graduate of VCU with a Master’s Degree in Science and Health Administration. Dart currently serves on the Henrico County Special Education Advisory Committee where she advocates with children with special needs like her son.

    Dart is an ex-officio member of the Henrico County Public Schools Equity and Advisory Committee. She is currently working to implement changes suggested in the Henrico County Public Schools Equity and Parent Engagement Study. Some of those changes include making schools safer and more inclusive for all students, including LGBTQ students. Dart believes students should learn more about environmental preservation and advocates for construction of new school buildings to be built with energy conservation in mind. She also advocates for higher pay for educators and more transparency from decision makers.

    Melissa Dart

    Melissa Dart is the mother of three young boys and a graduate of VCU with a Master’s Degree in Science and Health Administration. Dart currently serves on the Henrico County Special Education Advisory Committee where she advocates with children with special needs like her son.

  • Supervisor Tyrone Nelson is a native of Richmond, VA. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Master of Divinity from the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University. Reverend Nelson currently serves as the seventh pastor of the Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church in Richmond, VA. He serves on the board of the Richmond Regional Planning District Commission and numerous other community organizations.

    Nelson was first elected to the Henrico Board of Supervisors in 2011. As Supervisor for Varina, he has helped the county invest millions of dollars in the district, including capital school projects, community revitalization projects, library improvements, police, public works, and parks and recreation investments.

    Nelson is being challenged by independent candidate Angela Rowe, a native Richmonder and former vice-president of Sonobank. Rowe has served on the board of directors of the Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School Foundation.

    Because of his experience serving his constituents in Varina, Nelson is the progressive choice for the Varina District.

    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Tyrone Nelson

    Supervisor Tyrone Nelson is a native of Richmond, VA. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Master of Divinity from the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University.

    Supervisor Tyrone Nelson is a native of Richmond, VA. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Master of Divinity from the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University. Reverend Nelson currently serves as the seventh pastor of the Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church in Richmond, VA. He serves on the board of the Richmond Regional Planning District Commission and numerous other community organizations.

    Nelson was first elected to the Henrico Board of Supervisors in 2011. As Supervisor for Varina, he has helped the county invest millions of dollars in the district, including capital school projects, community revitalization projects, library improvements, police, public works, and parks and recreation investments.

    Nelson is being challenged by independent candidate Angela Rowe, a native Richmonder and former vice-president of Sonobank. Rowe has served on the board of directors of the Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School Foundation.

    Because of his experience serving his constituents in Varina, Nelson is the progressive choice for the Varina District.

    Tyrone Nelson

    Supervisor Tyrone Nelson is a native of Richmond, VA. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Master of Divinity from the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University.

  • Alicia Atkins is running to represent Varina District on the School Board. A graduate of Highland Springs High School, she studied health administration at California Coast University. A mother of three children, Atkins is a longtime PTA volunteer who wants to create stronger ties between families and key stakeholders in the community. Preserving and improving the quality of health care and school systems are important to her. Atkins is running her campaign under the slogan “Let’s FACE the Future Together” where FACE is an acronym for Facts, take Action, inspire Change, and Educate.

    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Alicia Atkins

    Alicia Atkins is running to represent Varina District on the School Board. A graduate of Highland Springs High School, she studied health administration at California Coast University.

    Alicia Atkins is running to represent Varina District on the School Board. A graduate of Highland Springs High School, she studied health administration at California Coast University. A mother of three children, Atkins is a longtime PTA volunteer who wants to create stronger ties between families and key stakeholders in the community. Preserving and improving the quality of health care and school systems are important to her. Atkins is running her campaign under the slogan “Let’s FACE the Future Together” where FACE is an acronym for Facts, take Action, inspire Change, and Educate.

    Alicia Atkins

    Alicia Atkins is running to represent Varina District on the School Board. A graduate of Highland Springs High School, she studied health administration at California Coast University.

  • Independent

    Joyce Davis

  • Joyce Davis is an assistant professor at Virginia Union University. She does not have a campaign website or Facebook page at this time.

    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Joyce Davis

    Joyce Davis is an assistant professor at Virginia Union University. She does not have a campaign website or Facebook page at this time.

    Joyce Davis is an assistant professor at Virginia Union University. She does not have a campaign website or Facebook page at this time.

    Joyce Davis

    Joyce Davis is an assistant professor at Virginia Union University. She does not have a campaign website or Facebook page at this time.

  • Another candidate vying for the Varina School Board seat is Kandise Lucas, an educator and child advocate. She is a vocal critic of the county’s special education program and policies and has initiated a lawsuit to change it.

    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Kandise Lucas

    Another candidate vying for the Varina School Board seat is Kandise Lucas, an educator and child advocate. She is a vocal critic of the county’s special education program and policies and has initiated a lawsuit to change it.

    Another candidate vying for the Varina School Board seat is Kandise Lucas, an educator and child advocate. She is a vocal critic of the county’s special education program and policies and has initiated a lawsuit to change it.

    Kandise Lucas

    Another candidate vying for the Varina School Board seat is Kandise Lucas, an educator and child advocate. She is a vocal critic of the county’s special education program and policies and has initiated a lawsuit to change it.

  • Michelle Roots Henderson is a Henrico County school teacher. She does not have a campaign website or Facebook page at this time.

    Last updated: 2023-04-05

    Michelle Roots Henderson

    Michelle Roots Henderson is a Henrico County school teacher. She does not have a campaign website or Facebook page at this time.

    Michelle Roots Henderson is a Henrico County school teacher. She does not have a campaign website or Facebook page at this time.

    Michelle Roots Henderson

    Michelle Roots Henderson is a Henrico County school teacher. She does not have a campaign website or Facebook page at this time.