Charlottesville has reached a crisis point with its lack of housing options. I grew up in a low-income household that received public assistance; I know the struggles that families in our community are facing. In the General Assembly, I'm working with my colleagues to expand tenant protections, incentivize affordable housing, fund our Affordable Housing Trust Fund, and end homelessness.

I know what it’s like to struggle to make ends meet, growing up in a working family that lived paycheck to paycheck. That’s why I’ll fight to get us back on track with raising the minimum wage, establish paid family and medical leave, and ensure every worker has the right to union representation and collective bargaining. Democrats have made progress by standing up to powerful utility companies—making energy more affordable for working families. But we’re not done. I’ll keep working to protect unemployment benefits, invest in workforce development, and make sure our economy works for everyone, not just the wealthy few.

I'm a mom of two boys—no politician belongs in the room when a person is obtaining reproductive healthcare from their doctor. I served on the subcommittee that reviewed reproductive health policy during the 2024 session and I worked with my Democratic colleagues to kill the Republican total abortion ban bill. I look forward to supporting a full-protection Reproductive Freedom Amendment when it comes before the House.

Our justice system should be fair, compassionate, and focused on rehabilitation—not punishment. In the General Assembly, Democrats have made strides in reforming sentencing laws, expanding alternatives to incarceration, and addressing racial disparities. In 2024, we fought to increase funding for mental health courts and reentry programs to help individuals successfully transition back into society. But there’s more to be done. I will advocate for ending mandatory minimum sentences, expanding diversion programs, and eliminating cash bail. Everyone deserves a second chance, and we need a system that works for all Virginians, not just the wealthy or privileged.