Help Elect Pro-Equality Candidates to Virginia State House of Delegates
This year, all 100 members of the Virginia State House of Delegates are up for re-election and your involvement could help push fair-minded candidates over the edge to victory. On November 3rd, we have the chance to retire anti-equality delegates who have consistently stood in opposition to the basic ideals of equality and fairness in Virginia.
The election is less than two months away, and HRC has identified some great candidates who need your help and support. At the top of the list is John Bell, who is challenging Del. Bob Marshall. Delegate Marshall takes pride in calling himself a "right wing extremist" and Virginia’s "chief homophobe". Even if you’re not in Marshall’s district, his name may sound familiar. Marshall was a co-author of the infamous Marshall-Newman amendment which wrote discrimination into Virginia's Constitution by defining marriage as solely between one man and one woman and banning any other legal recognition for same-sex couples and families.
This November, let’s make sure to elect more fair-minded voices to represent us in Richmond and send Marshall and other anti-equality incumbents packing!
What can you do?
Register to vote
To register to vote or to check the status of your registration, click here. The deadline to register to vote in the November 3 general election is October 5th. All applications must be postmarked or, if delivered in person, received by that date.
Support fair-minded candidates
Below are HRC supported candidates who are facing tough re-elections as well as challengers who are fighting to unseat anti-equality incumbents. Get involved in their races today and help elect legislators who believe in equality for all Virginians.
Volunteer at your local Coordinated Campaign office
The Virginia Coordinated Campaign has offices all across the state. Your involvement in key races helps reinforce the message that LGBT voters and our allies are engaged and motivated to take action. Stop by the office in your area, or contact Meghan at volunteer@vavictory09.org or 804-644-1966, ext. 223.
John Bell is challenging one of the most homophobic legislators in Virginia and this race is our top priority. HRC has already committed to funding a dedicated field staff person to work in Bell’s campaign.
"I want to thank each and every one of you for the work you do through HRC and elsewhere for equal rights for all Americans. I'm thrilled that HRC is playing such an active role in my campaign because we're going up against the most conservative member of the VA House of Delegates who calls himself a 'right-wing extremist' and 'Virginia's chief homophobe.'
This election is a referendum on the intolerance and discrimination that Del. Marshall brings onto the House floor and enshrined into the Virginia Constitution through [the] Marshall-Newman [amendment]. If we raise enough money, knock on thousands of doors, and make thousands of phone calls, we're going to win this race and the 13th district will finally have a representative who fights for equal rights. Join me. Our time is now."
Robin Abbott
"I'm proud to have the support of the Human Rights Campaign.
Once elected to serve the 93rd district, I'll work tirelessly, just as I have in my professional career, to ensure that all Virginians are treated fairly, with dignity and respect at home, in their workplace, and in their community."
Luke Torian
"It's great to have the support of the Human Rights Campaign.
If elected to serve the 52nd District in the VA House of Delegates I will be an advocate for equality and justice for all Virginians."
Delegate Bobby Mathieson
"I'm honored to have the support of the Human Rights Campaign.
I look forward to working together to keep Virginia Beach safe for everyone and make it an even better place to raise a family."
Delegate Joe Bouchard
"I've always believed in fairness and equality. I am happy to have the support of the Human Rights Campaign.
Together, we'll work to make Virginia an even better place to live for everyone."
Delegate Margi Vanderhye
"I believe that all Virginians deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. I believe in basic fairness and equality for everyone. Together we'll make Virginia an even better place to live, work, and raise our families."
Virginia Coordinated Campaign Offices
- Alexandria
1307 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (703) 773-6275
alexandriavols@vavictory09.org - Charlottesville
416-418 E Main Street
Charlottesville, VA 22902
charlottesvillevols@vavictory09.org - Chesapeake
2040 Battlefield Boulevard, Suite 104
Chesapeake, VA 23322 - Danville
123 N. Union Street
Danville, VA 24541 - Loudoun
10 S. King Street
Leesburg, VA 20175
Phone: (703) 773-6280
loudounvols@vavictory09.org - Martinsville
708 Fayette Street
Martinsville, VA 24112 - McLean
7600 Colshire Drive
McLean, VA 22102
Phone: (703) 462-1422
fairfaxvols@vavictory09.org - Newport News
11838 Canon Boulevard, Suite 100
Newport News, VA 23606
Phone: (757) 656-3096
uhrvols@vavictory09.org - Norfolk
801 Boush Street
Norfolk, VA 23510 - Portsmouth
1214 County St
Portsmouth, VA 23704
Phone: (757) 558-1940 - Prince William
4341 Ridgewood Center Drive
Woodbridge, VA 22192 - Prince William
4326 Dale Blvd.
Woodbridge, VA 22193
Phone: (703) 462-1415
pwvols@vavictory09.org - Richmond Area
1504 Santa Rosa Road
Henrico, VA 23229
richmondvols@vavictory09.org - Salem
15 South College Street
Salem, VA 24153 - Virginia Beach
5101 Cleveland St, Suite 302
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Phone: (757) 320-4200
lhrvols@vavictory09.org - Virginia Beach
1333 Laskin Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Paid for by Human Rights Campaign Equality Votes. Authorized by John Bell, Robin Abbott, Luke Torian, Bobby Mathieson, Joe Bouchard and Margi Vanderhye, candidates for Delegate, and the Democratic Party of Virginia.