House District 027

Delegate Suhas Subramanyam has represented the 87th District since 2020. He has set his sights on the State Senate District 32 for 2023. He was the first Indian and Hindu American elected to Virginia’s House of Delegates. Delegate Subramanyam obtained his bachelor’s degree from Tulane University, as well as a law degree from Northwestern University School of Law. Subramanyam has worked in both the public and private sectors, including serving as a technology policy advisor to President Obama. Subramanyam and his wife currently reside in Ashburn with their daughter.

Throughout his career, Del. Subramanyam has supported policies that boost Virginia working families. He voted to raise the minimum wage in 2020. He is committed to providing Virginians with affordable housing and supported legislation that protects tenants during the COVID-19 pandemic. He supports paid family and medical leave for Virginia workers and policies that will make the cost of childcare affordable. He also voted for the Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights, which grants basic labor protections to domestic workers and provides that they are paid a minimum wage.

Del. Subramanyam understands the urgency of the climate crisis and has worked to support legislation that would reduce the impact of climate change and help reduce utility prices for Virginians. In 2020, he introduced a bill that would reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the Commonwealth. Subramanyam also voted in favor of the Virginia Clean Economy Act, which commits the Commonwealth to 100% clean energy by 2050.

Del. Subramanyam supports criminal justice reform and wants to find solutions to racial disparities in Virginia’s criminal justice system. He sponsored legislation to improve the Virginia bail process and supported the automatic expungement of criminal records. He supports directing resources from police budgets to support more crime prevention. In 2021, Subramanyam voted in favor of marijuana legislation and abolishing the death penalty in the Commonwealth. He also supported the constitutional amendment to restore voting rights to returning citizens in the Commonwealth.

As a member of the House Education Committee, he worked to advance legislation that would improve the Virginia public education system. He voted for a 5% pay raise for teachers in 2021 and additional funding so that schools can reopen safely during the pandemic. Del. Subramanyam wants to ensure that students have access to quality broadband services. The delegate previously submitted legislation that would diversify teaching staff by collecting public data on a teacher's language proficiencies and racial demographics. He hopes to bridge the achievement gap by fully funding public schools and repairing their failing infrastructure.

Del. Subramanyam is facing Republican candidate Gregory Moulthrop, a small business owner and previous challenger for his House of Delegates seat. Moulthrop was against government efforts to keep our communities safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. He supports using taxpayer money to fund private schools and creating deliberate barriers to prevent participation in our fair and free elections.

Due to his support of criminal justice reform, the environment, public education, and Virginia working families, Delegate Subramanyam is the most progressive choice in this race.

Note: Some of the research in this write-up comes from a previous election cycle.

Atoosa Reaser's journey is a testament to her commitment to freedom and public service. A graduate from George Mason University Law School, she is now an attorney and member of the Virginia State Bar and the Loudoun Bar Association. Passionate about giving back, she represents the Algonkian District on the Loudoun County School Board and advocates for children as a qualified guardian ad litem. Reaser’s dedication to preserving freedoms and equal rights fuels her campaign for the House of Delegates, where she aims to ensure every Virginian can enjoy the same opportunities that her family sought in America.

Reaser is a fierce advocate for women's rights, firmly opposing attacks on abortion access from the Supreme Court and Virginia's Republican legislature. As Delegate, she will be dedicated to preserving a woman's right to choose when to start a family and will fight for a constitutional amendment to protect this right. She is committed to combating pregnancy discrimination in the workplace, advocating for affordable and accessible birth control, and championing equal pay to ensure gender equality and empowerment for all women.

Reaser prioritizes the urgent need to address gun violence, especially its impact on children. She advocates for comprehensive measures, including safe storage legislation, banning ghost guns and assault weapons, and enhancing background checks. Reaser also emphasizes the importance of better enforcement of laws that enable temporary gun confiscation from individuals who pose a threat to themselves or others. Her dedication to sensible gun safety policies aims to create a safer environment for all Virginians, especially our most vulnerable populations.

Addressing climate change is a top priority for Atoosa Reaser, as she recognizes its grave impact on our communities and future generations. Her track record on the School Board reflects support for initiatives like expanding electric charging stations and the electric bus fleet. As Delegate, she will commit to backing legislation that paves the way for a clean energy future, fostering new high-paying jobs locally, and driving the development of renewable energy sources. Reaser’s dedication to sustainable solutions aims to safeguard our environment and promote economic growth in our communities.

Reaser acknowledges the rapid growth of Loudoun County's economy and its significance. Her experience as a School Board Member highlights her efforts to collaborate with local businesses to emphasize workforce development through public education and establish a comprehensive family leave and compensation structure for educators and staff. As Delegate, she is committed to continuing this work and addressing the community's pressing need for accessible housing. Reaser’s dedication to strengthening the local economy and improving the quality of life for residents underscores her commitment to public service and community development.

Atoosa Reaser is running against Republican Chris Harnisch. Harnisch is a northern Virginia native, and a retired Army Officer. Chris's post-9/11 deployments funded his Yale University graduate degrees, and his service extended to the National Security Council and State Department. Now, Chris serves as an Army Reserve officer and tech innovation advisor. Harnisch supports funding law enforcement and increasing police offers despite their continuous threat to communities of color and complete lack of accountability for their actions. He supports using AI in order to enhance public saftey, an extremely dangerous stance and would only lead to more violence and targeting towards Blacks and people of color. He has no plan to contribute to climate justice or the growing attacks against abortion access and reproductive justice.

Atoosa Reaser is the most progressive choice for this race because of her commitment to the growth of the economy, common sense gun legislation, and climate action plan.