This election will be held on November 4, 2025. Incumbent Democratic Delegate Rodney Willett faces a challenge from Republican Milad Mikhail in HD-58.

Virginia’s House District 58 covers portions of eastern Henrico County in the Richmond suburbs. In the 2024 election it leaned Democratic by double-digit margins.

Incumbent Democratic Delegate Rodney Willett has served in the House of Delegates since 2020. He studied law at the College of William and Mary and has served on an extensive list of Boards, which include the Richmond Performing Arts Alliance, and the Virginia’s Children’s Health Insurance Advisory Board. He also was a member of the Student Engagement and Leadership Advisory Board at the College of William and Mary, where he founded an endowment that funds student volunteers. Delegate Willett works as a small business entrepreneur and technology consultant. 
Committee Assignments: Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources, Appropriations (Compensation and Retirement Subcommittee Chair), Health and Human Services (Behavioral Health Subcommittee Chair)

Constitutional Amendments
- Co-sponsored a bill to enshrine abortion rights in Virginia’s Constitution
- Co-sponsored a Constitutional Amendment to restore voting rights to returning citizens
- Co-sponsored a bill to enshrine equal marriage rights in Virginia’s Constitution

Education
- Voted to raise teacher pay to the national average
- Voted to increase protections to prevent and respond to cyberbullying
- Voted to establish Gun-free zones at public schools
- Voted against a “forced-outing” bill targeting transgender students

Economy and Inflation
- Co-sponsored a bill to increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2027
- Co-sponsored a bill to establish paid medical and family leave
- Co-patroned a bill to repeal prohibitions on collective bargaining for public employees
- Voted to establish regulatory bodies in the cannabis industry in Virginia
- Voted to prohibit landlords from requiring tenants to cover extra fees
- Voted to establish frameworks to preserve local housing
- Voted to establish the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act

Health and Human Services
- Voted in favor of establishing a Prescription Drug Affordability Board
- Voted to establish the right to access and use FDA-approved birth control
- Voted to require state health insurance plans to cover all FDA-approved birth control

Other Issues
- Co-sponsored a bill to establish regulations for “high-risk” AI
- Voted to authorize Ranked Choice Voting for certain local elections
- Co-sponsored a bill to prohibit the use of campaign funds for personal expenses

The Opposition

Republican Milad Mikhail is an entrepreneur. He holds a law degree from Beni-Suef University in Egypt. He held leadership positions in the Free Egyptians Party. After moving to the United States, he earned an associate degree in Information Systems Technology.

Education
Milad Mikhail wants to increase funding for schools, enhance teacher support, and address disparities.

Economy and Inflation
- Mikhail co-founded the New Life Foundation, helping individuals recover from homelessness and addiction. 
- He supports local businesses and sustainable jobs.
- He pledges to upgrade roads, bridges, and public transportation and will promote green spaces, reduce pollution, and implement sustainable practices.

Health and Human Services
- Mikhail believes that “access to affordable, quality healthcare is vital for a thriving community”.
- He pledges to expand mental health services, address current healthcare professional shortages, and improve healthcare infrastructure.

Recommendation

At the time of this writing, we were unable to find significant information on Milad Mikhail's stances and priorities. Delegate Willet holds a track record for supporting progressive legislation, including gun violence prevention legislation, abortion access, and workers' rights. Delegate Rodney Willett is the progressive candidate in this race.