Though the statewide Republican nominations were decided at a closed convention in May, some districts chose to have an open primary for Republican nominations for the House of Delegates. Tim Cox emerged the winner of the Republican primary in district 51. Cox competed against Jeff Dove, a former candidate for Congress in the 11th district […]
Gubernatorial Former Governor Terry McAuliffe won the Democratic nomination for Governor of Virginia, beating opponents Former Delegate Jennifer Carroll Foy, State Senator Jennifer McClellan, Delegate Lee Carter, and Lt. Governor Justin Fairfax. McAuliffe, who won the nomination with more than 60% of the vote, is a polarizing figure in Virginia. His term as governor was marked […]
Money and politics go hand in hand. While there have been some campaigns to succeed on strictly a grassroots level, in order for a candidate to win more often than not, it takes financial support in order to reach voters, create advertisements, and bring overall awareness of the candidate’s vision for their district, city and/or […]
On Saturday, Virginia gubernatorial candidate Senator Jennifer McClellan (D-9) visited Prince William County to greet voters at the Ferlazzo Building as early voting was taking place. During her visit, she spoke with the PW Perspective on a myriad of topics that she has addressed during her time as Senator and looks to do going forward […]
If anyone knows about overcoming obstacles through hard work and determination, it’s Helen Zurita. Zurita, who has dedicated her life to serving her community, is now taking it to another level as she campaigns to become the Democratic candidate for the 50th District in the House of Delegates. Ever since birth, she has had multiple […]
Last week, the PW Perspective featured Michelle Maldonado, a community leader and fierce advocate for the marginalized and voiceless. Maldonado’s story is one of overcoming tribulations in the face of adversity, and that is exactly what she hopes to bring in her campaign to be the next delegate of the 50th district. According to Maldonado, […]
PW Perspective, Virginia’s Anti-Racist Voice, is proud to announce our joint endorsement of Delegate Hala Ayala (D-51) and Delegate Sam Rasoul (D-11) in their campaigns for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia. Ayala and Rasoul have both championed anti-racism in the House of Delegates and in their own communities. Delegate Hala Ayala has been involved in the […]
In the Commonwealth of Virginia, there are more than 60,000 care workers, and the majority of them are women of color and immigrants. Throughout this pandemic they have endured severe economic hardships, and that is something that both Senator Jennifer McClellan (D-9) and Delegate Candi Mundon King (D-2) are looking to reverse. McClellan has been […]
Delegate Hala Ayala (D-51) understands what it means to come from humble beginnings and being able to succeed despite all obstacles, and as she enters the final weeks of the Democratic primary for Virginia’s Lieutenant Governor, she recently spoke with the PW Perspective about how those experiences have prepared her for this position. Ayala has […]
Delegate Sam Rasoul of Roanoke has a successful career in public service, and looks to continue to ascend as he is running for Lieutenant Governor. The child of Muslim Palestinian immigrants, Rasoul’s experiences as an ethnic and religious minority, have informed his perspective on life and his approach to politics. He values building bridges wherever […]
