This election will be held on November 4, 2025. Incumbent Democratic Delegate Kelly Convirs-Fowler faces a challenge from Republican Kyle Pasquarella in HD-96.
Virginia's House District 96 is located entirely within the City of Virginia Beach. In the 2024 election it remained Democratic by double-digit margins.
Virginia's House District 96 is located entirely within the City of Virginia Beach. In the 2024 election it remained Democratic by double-digit margins.
Incumbent Democratic Delegate Kelly K. Convirs-Fowler is a teacher and real estate professional turned legislator, serving in the House of Delegates since 2018. A Virginia Beach native and first-generation college graduate, she holds degrees in psychology, criminal justice, and education.
Committee Assignments: Education (Early Childhood Subcommittee Chair), Labor and Commerce (Subcommittee #2)
- Co-sponsored a Constitutional Amendment to enshrine abortion rights in Virginia’s Constitution
- Co-sponsored a Constitutional Amendment to restore voting rights to returning citizens
- Co-sponsored a Constitutional Amendment to enshrine equal marriage rights in Virginia’s Constitution
- Voted to raise teacher pay to the national average
- Voted to increase protections and support for cyberbullying
- Voted to authorize public colleges and universities to prohibit guns on school property
- Voted against a “forced outing” bill targeting transgender students
- Co-patroned a bill to increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2027
- Voted to establish paid medical and family leave
- Co-patroned a bill to repeal prohibitions on collective bargaining for public employees
- Co-patroned a bill to establish a regulated and taxed cannabis industry in Virginia
- Voted to establish frameworks to preserve local housing
- Voted to establish the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act
- Voted to establish a Prescription Drug Affordability Board
- Voted to establish the right to access and use FDA-approved birth control
- Voted to require health insurance plans to cover birth control
- Voted against a bill to prohibit the manufacture, sale, and possession of assault-style weapons
- Voted to establish regulations for “high-risk” AI
- Co-sponsored a bill to authorize Ranked Choice Voting for certain local elections
Kyle Pasquarella argues that “the Constitution of Virginia guarantees a free, high-quality public education for all, yet we have failed to fulfill that promise.” He plans to explore school choice and create an education system that allows parents to have more say. He considers the Federal government’s slashing of the Department of Education “returning education policy back to the states”.
Pasquarella wants to cut costs for businesses and pledges to lower taxes and the cost of living. He promises to propose and vote for legislation to lower taxes and spending.
Pasquarella applauded the Supreme Court’s decision to ban gender-affirming care for transgender children.
Pasquarella blames LA riots on “lawlessness” and immigration and pledges to support ICE’s efforts.
Committee Assignments: Education (Early Childhood Subcommittee Chair), Labor and Commerce (Subcommittee #2)
- Co-sponsored a Constitutional Amendment to enshrine abortion rights in Virginia’s Constitution
- Co-sponsored a Constitutional Amendment to restore voting rights to returning citizens
- Co-sponsored a Constitutional Amendment to enshrine equal marriage rights in Virginia’s Constitution
- Voted to raise teacher pay to the national average
- Voted to increase protections and support for cyberbullying
- Voted to authorize public colleges and universities to prohibit guns on school property
- Voted against a “forced outing” bill targeting transgender students
- Co-patroned a bill to increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2027
- Voted to establish paid medical and family leave
- Co-patroned a bill to repeal prohibitions on collective bargaining for public employees
- Co-patroned a bill to establish a regulated and taxed cannabis industry in Virginia
- Voted to establish frameworks to preserve local housing
- Voted to establish the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act
- Voted to establish a Prescription Drug Affordability Board
- Voted to establish the right to access and use FDA-approved birth control
- Voted to require health insurance plans to cover birth control
- Voted against a bill to prohibit the manufacture, sale, and possession of assault-style weapons
- Voted to establish regulations for “high-risk” AI
- Co-sponsored a bill to authorize Ranked Choice Voting for certain local elections
The Opposition
Republican Kyle Pasquarella is a U.S. Navy veteran. Prior to enlisting, he graduated from Southern Connecticut State University. After moving to Virginia Beach, he graduated from Regent University School of Law and reenlisted in the Navy Reserves. Pasquarella is the executive director of Virginians for Reconciliation.Kyle Pasquarella argues that “the Constitution of Virginia guarantees a free, high-quality public education for all, yet we have failed to fulfill that promise.” He plans to explore school choice and create an education system that allows parents to have more say. He considers the Federal government’s slashing of the Department of Education “returning education policy back to the states”.
Pasquarella wants to cut costs for businesses and pledges to lower taxes and the cost of living. He promises to propose and vote for legislation to lower taxes and spending.
Pasquarella applauded the Supreme Court’s decision to ban gender-affirming care for transgender children.
Pasquarella blames LA riots on “lawlessness” and immigration and pledges to support ICE’s efforts.
Recommendation
Based on her history of advocating for workers' rights, quality affordable healthcare, and abortion access, Delegate Kelly Convirs-Fowler is the progressive candidate in this race.
Last updated: 2025-09-22
This election will be held on November 4, 2025. Incumbent Democratic Delegate Kelly Convirs-Fowler faces a challenge from Republican Kyle Pasquarella in HD-96.
Virginia's House District 96 is located entirely within the City of Virginia Beach. In the 2024 election it remained Democratic by double-digit margins.
Virginia's House District 96 is located entirely within the City of Virginia Beach. In the 2024 election it remained Democratic by double-digit margins.
Incumbent Democratic Delegate Kelly K. Convirs-Fowler is a teacher and real estate professional turned legislator, serving in the House of Delegates since 2018. A Virginia Beach native and first-generation college graduate, she holds degrees in psychology, criminal justice, and education.
Committee Assignments: Education (Early Childhood Subcommittee Chair), Labor and Commerce (Subcommittee #2)
- Co-sponsored a Constitutional Amendment to enshrine abortion rights in Virginia’s Constitution
- Co-sponsored a Constitutional Amendment to restore voting rights to returning citizens
- Co-sponsored a Constitutional Amendment to enshrine equal marriage rights in Virginia’s Constitution
- Voted to raise teacher pay to the national average
- Voted to increase protections and support for cyberbullying
- Voted to authorize public colleges and universities to prohibit guns on school property
- Voted against a “forced outing” bill targeting transgender students
- Co-patroned a bill to increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2027
- Voted to establish paid medical and family leave
- Co-patroned a bill to repeal prohibitions on collective bargaining for public employees
- Co-patroned a bill to establish a regulated and taxed cannabis industry in Virginia
- Voted to establish frameworks to preserve local housing
- Voted to establish the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act
- Voted to establish a Prescription Drug Affordability Board
- Voted to establish the right to access and use FDA-approved birth control
- Voted to require health insurance plans to cover birth control
- Voted against a bill to prohibit the manufacture, sale, and possession of assault-style weapons
- Voted to establish regulations for “high-risk” AI
- Co-sponsored a bill to authorize Ranked Choice Voting for certain local elections
Kyle Pasquarella argues that “the Constitution of Virginia guarantees a free, high-quality public education for all, yet we have failed to fulfill that promise.” He plans to explore school choice and create an education system that allows parents to have more say. He considers the Federal government’s slashing of the Department of Education “returning education policy back to the states”.
Pasquarella wants to cut costs for businesses and pledges to lower taxes and the cost of living. He promises to propose and vote for legislation to lower taxes and spending.
Pasquarella applauded the Supreme Court’s decision to ban gender-affirming care for transgender children.
Pasquarella blames LA riots on “lawlessness” and immigration and pledges to support ICE’s efforts.
Committee Assignments: Education (Early Childhood Subcommittee Chair), Labor and Commerce (Subcommittee #2)
- Co-sponsored a Constitutional Amendment to enshrine abortion rights in Virginia’s Constitution
- Co-sponsored a Constitutional Amendment to restore voting rights to returning citizens
- Co-sponsored a Constitutional Amendment to enshrine equal marriage rights in Virginia’s Constitution
- Voted to raise teacher pay to the national average
- Voted to increase protections and support for cyberbullying
- Voted to authorize public colleges and universities to prohibit guns on school property
- Voted against a “forced outing” bill targeting transgender students
- Co-patroned a bill to increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2027
- Voted to establish paid medical and family leave
- Co-patroned a bill to repeal prohibitions on collective bargaining for public employees
- Co-patroned a bill to establish a regulated and taxed cannabis industry in Virginia
- Voted to establish frameworks to preserve local housing
- Voted to establish the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act
- Voted to establish a Prescription Drug Affordability Board
- Voted to establish the right to access and use FDA-approved birth control
- Voted to require health insurance plans to cover birth control
- Voted against a bill to prohibit the manufacture, sale, and possession of assault-style weapons
- Voted to establish regulations for “high-risk” AI
- Co-sponsored a bill to authorize Ranked Choice Voting for certain local elections
The Opposition
Republican Kyle Pasquarella is a U.S. Navy veteran. Prior to enlisting, he graduated from Southern Connecticut State University. After moving to Virginia Beach, he graduated from Regent University School of Law and reenlisted in the Navy Reserves. Pasquarella is the executive director of Virginians for Reconciliation.Kyle Pasquarella argues that “the Constitution of Virginia guarantees a free, high-quality public education for all, yet we have failed to fulfill that promise.” He plans to explore school choice and create an education system that allows parents to have more say. He considers the Federal government’s slashing of the Department of Education “returning education policy back to the states”.
Pasquarella wants to cut costs for businesses and pledges to lower taxes and the cost of living. He promises to propose and vote for legislation to lower taxes and spending.
Pasquarella applauded the Supreme Court’s decision to ban gender-affirming care for transgender children.
Pasquarella blames LA riots on “lawlessness” and immigration and pledges to support ICE’s efforts.
Recommendation
Based on her history of advocating for workers' rights, quality affordable healthcare, and abortion access, Delegate Kelly Convirs-Fowler is the progressive candidate in this race.
Last updated: 2025-09-22
