Karen Keys-Gamarra is an accomplished attorney, child advocate, and twice-elected At-Large member of the Fairfax County School Board. With a background in family law, she has dedicated her career to representing children's best interests. As a Guardian Ad Litem, she has worked on cases of abuse, neglect, adoption, and family law. Karen is committed to education and understands its importance in providing opportunities for children's success. She has a strong sense of community and family, having raised three sons and cared for her parents in a three-generation household.

Keys-Gamarra is a strong supporter of common-sense gun safety measures to protect residents' health and safety. She believes in interpreting the 2nd amendment responsibly and supports laws to minimize harm caused by irresponsible gun ownership. Keys-Gamarra believes in the right of every resident to feel safe and prioritizes the need for a safe and healthy community. She supports measures such as banning assault weapons, prohibiting high-capacity magazines, enacting consumer safety laws, and preventing straw purchases of guns to make Virginia safer for all residents.

Keys-Gamarra is committed to criminal justice reform that addresses disparities for both juveniles and adults. She believes in considering mental health concerns, differing abilities, and neurodiversity to avoid over-criminalization of specific communities. She also supports diversion programs for human trafficking victims to receive necessary services instead of facing criminal charges. Her goal is to improve procedures in the judicial system to protect public confidence and ensure fairness and equity in the implementation of Virginia's laws.

Keys-Gamarra firmly believes that access to healthcare is a fundamental human right. As a Delegate and an attorney advocating for vulnerable populations, she will be a leader in expanding healthcare access and improving public health. She is committed to codifying Roe v. Wade, expanding access to abortion, and supporting Planned Parenthood. Additionally, Keys-Gamarra aims to address infant mortality and maternal health disparities through legislative efforts, secure funding health education for women and infants, and ensure access to prenatal care for people of all income levels.

Keys-Gamarrra is running against Republican candidate Lullean Hoffman Maskeny, a Northern Virginia native, with a professional background in sales and recruiting. She graduated from George Mason University and holds a master's degree in communications from George Washington University. Her legislative priorities include defending transphobic policies to ban trans people from school sports, banning books, and opposing the historically accurate teaching in school.

Keys-Gamarra’s plan for affordable healthcare, climate action, criminal justice reform, and gun violence prevention make her the most progressive choice for this year’s election. Close Window