Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Virginia 8th Congressional District in 2026 Virginia Primary Election.
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Get StartedThis also means reproductive healthcare for women, and giving every American back their right to make personal medical decisions free from political interference. I will always protect access to contraception, prenatal and maternal care, and abortion services as essential components of women’s healthcare. Learn more
Businesses should grow with their communities, not extract value. There are novel, innovative options that Washington has failed to consider, but I will bring to the fore. By harnessing the ingenuity of our communities, we can build our way to a more affordable future. Learn more
I will also strengthen our community colleges, which play a vital role in creating accessible pathways to well-paying careers across the region. I will support programs that lower the cost of tuition, expand tuition assistance, provide student debt relief, and make education more accessible for middle-class and working families. Learn more
It also means defending higher education from the kinds of political interference and ideological attacks that have become depressingly common under the current administration. Virginia's university tradition is among the oldest and most well-respected in the nation; they should be centers of learning and research, preparing our students to navigate an uncertain world, not battlegrounds for the creep of authoritarianism. Learn more
Opportunity, prosperity, and generational wealth all start with investment in education. We need to connect the future of education to the future of work. That includes expanding paid workforce training, modernizing vocational and technical education, and strengthening STEM programs, while honoring our commitment to the arts and humanities which prepare students to be thoughtful citizens. Learn more
When the President is no longer accountable to Congress, the pattern becomes unmistakeable and the American people suffer. We need a foreign policy that rejects forever war, rebuilds global partnerships, restores democratic oversight, and makes clear that military force is never a substitute for careful diplomacy. In Congress, I will support resolutions to stop unauthorized actions, repeal outdated military authorizations that circumvent checks and balances, and fight for strict limits on any future use of military forces. No president should be able to launch or expand a war without Congressional oversight, a clear strategy, and accountability to the American people. Learn more
Healthcare is a human right, not a profit vehicle for insurance companies, corporations, and shareholders. I support a single-payer healthcare system and a decoupling of healthcare from employment. We need to protect people, regardless of their circumstances, and build a system that delivers high-quality, affordable care for everyone. This means taking on consolidation in the healthcare industry, fighting outrageous drug costs, and investing in clinics, hospitals, and the next generation of doctors, nurses, and caregivers. Learn more
Either through inattention or greed, Washington rewards consolidation and allows predatory corporate practices to dictate policy. I will draw a line in the sand. We will build our way to a better quality of life. Affordable homes for first-time buyers, crackdowns on corporate landlord monopolies, investment in local communities to support next generation energy, transportation and healthcare projects. These efforts will be paired with policies that reduce the financial stress of childcare, so working families aren't priced out of their own communities. Learn more
Step one on that path is abolishing ICE. Under the Trump administration, ICE has operated outside the rule of law and human decency. Masked agents of the state have murdered citizens, disappeared immigrants, and torn children from their parents. All the while, operating with a budget bigger than the US Marine Corps. Learn more
We must expedite pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and asylum seekers who are already contributing to our communities. We have to protect their kids, the Dreamers. We need modernize the immigration court system. Above all, American immigration policies should reflect our values. We are strongest when we choose compassion over fear, and the politics of cruelty must end. Learn more
I will work to establish legal frameworks to ensure AI developers prioritize the public interest over corporate profit. Through transparent oversight, audits, and careful tracking of AI sector developments, the US government has an obligation to prevent harmful proliferation while remaining supportive of positive innovation. Measures must also include strong federal protections for workers experiencing job displacement and antitrust regulation on data control and access. AI can work for the people, not replace them; it's your legislator's job to make sure that happens. Learn more
That means treating educators with the dignity and respect they deserve. Paying teachers competitive salaries, supporting collective bargaining, strengthening unions, and providing the resources, classroom technologies, and materials they need to succeed. Learn more
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