House District 026

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.

Kannan Srinivasan is an accomplished Senior Finance professional.. He is committed to public service and currently serves as Vice-Chair in the Virginia State Medicaid Board, where he focuses on better health care outcomes and performance management. Srinivasan’s involvement in several boards and commissions, including Loudoun Economic Development Advisory Commission and George Washington University's Heart and Vascular Institute, showcases his dedication to community development and diverse interests.

Srinivasan firmly believes that healthcare should be a right accessible to all, not a privilege. As a Virginia Medicaid Board member, he has actively advocated for expansion and broader coverage, including adult dental care. As Delegate, Srinivasan advocates for abortion access for all and aims to protect and build upon the progress achieved in healthcare. His focus is on improving access, coverage, and quality while reducing costs, ultimately promoting a healthier, more productive society. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted existing health disparities, and Srinivasan is committed to investing in public health infrastructure and addressing historical inequities to ensure a healthier future for all Virginians.

Kannan Srinivasan recognizes the significance of Northern Virginia's economic growth but emphasizes the need for inclusivity and equal opportunities for all Virginians. As Delegate, he will fervently promote policies that support small businesses and uplift working families, striving for balanced economic growth. Srinivasan is committed to addressing the challenges of high inflation and providing assistance to those impacted. His role as a Commissioner in the Loudoun Economic Development Advisory Commission highlights his dedication to diversifying the local economy, ensuring preparedness for future economic changes.

Srinivasan is committed to proactively addressing climate change, recognizing its existential threat to humanity. As a Delegate, he will champion impactful policies to reduce our carbon footprint and accelerate the adoption of renewable energy on a large scale. Srinivasan is determined to promote green energy and foster public-private partnerships to drive innovative solutions. Additionally, with his experience in Loudoun, the data center capital, he will advocate for greener practices in the internet and cloud industry, aligning technology with environmental sustainability.

Srinivasan’s Republican opponent is Rafi Khaja. As a father of three, he would support giving untrained parents power over the school curriculum rather than relying on educational experts to do their jobs. He does not support teaching accurate history in schools. Additionally, Khaja aims to increase funding for law enforcement with no accountability despite their proven incapacity to establish peace in escalated situations.

Kannan Srinivasan is the progressive choice in this race because of his support for climate action and dedication to afforable health care.