Rozia Henson, a successful federal contractor and program manager, is running for the Virginia House of Delegates District 19 to be a voice for the underrepresented and marginalized. Raised to serve and with a passion for democracy, Henson has been involved in various leadership roles within the Prince William County Democratic Party. He aims to protect democracy and represent the new 19th House of Delegates District, advocating for constituents' voices and addressing disparities faced by people of color.

Henson, a passionate advocate for safer communities, will address gun safety concerns when elected. Inspired by the tragic case of Brendon Mackey, Henson worked with former State Senator Henry Marsh to champion Brendon's Law, elevating celebratory gunfire resulting in injury to a felony offense. With a track record of bipartisanship and community engagement, Henson aims to ban ghost guns, remove firearms from dangerous individuals, and invest in violence intervention programs. His commitment has earned him the Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate Distinction.

Henson, a strong advocate for reproductive rights, is committed to fighting for abortion access and bodily autonomy. As Senior Vice Chair for the Prince William County Democrats, Henson engaged the community on reproductive healthcare. He actively worked with the Women's Caucus to advocate for a special session to codify autonomy and choice in Virginia. As Delegate, Henson will continue to champion abortion access, address the maternal mortality rate, and expand medical access to underserved communities, ensuring equal opportunities for quality healthcare.

As the son and grandson of union members, Henson is deeply committed to supporting working families and unions. He fought for collective bargaining for firefighters, police, government employees, and schoolteachers when the legislation passed in the Virginia General Assembly. As Delegate, he will work to strengthen laws against wage theft, repeal the "right-to-work" law, and introduce legislation for Paid Family and Medical Leave. He will also advocate for small businesses by creating a "set-aside" and prioritizing Virginia-run businesses for services provided to the Commonwealth Government.

As a committed advocate for climate action and environmental justice, Henson will prioritize addressing the ongoing climate crisis and its impact on marginalized communities. He has actively worked to remove coal ash ponds, keep Virginia in RGGI, and halt offshore pipelines. As Delegate, Henson will fight for a transition to clean energy, push for a moratorium on fossil-fuel projects, and strive to achieve 100% clean renewable energy by 2035. He will also work to strengthen energy efficiency goals in the state to create a sustainable future for all.

Henson is running unopposed and is a progressive choice in this race. Close Window