Justin Fairfax for Lieutenant Governor

Justin was our very first Next Up endorsee in his primary contest and our very first Next Up win! Justin is former assistant U.S. attorney and is deeply dedicated to championing our shared progressive values to help expand opportunity in Virginia.

Jennifer Carroll Foy for House District 2

Jennifer is a public defender and an adjunct professor at Northern Virginia Community College. She was one of only the third class at the Virginia Military Institute to include female cadets. Jennifer also founded the Foundation for Foster and Orphan Children and has herself been a foster parent. She's dedicated to protecting women's access to reproductive health care, fighting for equal pay for equal work, advancing criminal justice reform, expanding pre-k education, and supporting teachers and first responders through better pay.

Chris Hurst for House District 12

Chris Hurst started off his career as one of the youngest journalists in the country. He decided to run for office after recovering from the horrific tragedy of his TV reporter girlfriend being murdered on television, a story that shocked the nation. Chris has been a fierce advocate for families struggling for access to mental health care and for equality in education and students with special needs. He's helped expose rises in child abuse and opioid addiction, and how first responders are often left without vital resources.

Danica Roem for House District 13

Danica Roem, a tough, smart progressive, has been a journalist for over 10 years, covering a variety of local issues and developing expertise in some of the issues most important to her district. If elected Danica would be the first openly transgendered individual elected to a state legislature.

BONUS: Danica is running to unseat one Virginia's most extreme right-wing legislators, who somehow has managed to survive for 11 terms in this relatively competitive district. Incumbent Republican Delegate Bob Marshall claims that God punishes women for abortions by cursing their later children with disabilities, that Obambacare is “forced economic rape,” and that gay people are unfit for government office. Earlier this year, Marshall introduced and championed an unsuccessful "bathroom bill" targeting transgendered students.

Kelly Fowler for House District 21

Kelly Fowler is a small business owner and former public school teacher. Kelly’s grandfathers were from the Philippines and served in the U.S. Navy. She is the first in her family to graduate from college. Kelly is an active volunteer in her community and passionate about fairness and ensuring that government works for everyone, not just the rich and powerful. She says, "I am prepared to go to Richmond and fight against right-wing extremism, and fight for the progressive values PFAW was founded on. I’m looking forward to our work together!"

Joshua Cole for House District 28

Joshua Cole wants to take his district and Virginia in "a fresh direction.” After seeing the inner workings in Richmond, Joshua decided to run to better represent the concerns of this constituency. Joshua is a pastor and is pursuing a Master of Divinity. He is also a behavioral aid for students and volunteers for the Boys and Girls Club. If elected he will be a strong advocate for public education, health care, criminal justice reform, environmental protection, and the rights of the LGBTQ community. He would be the first African American to represent the district.

Donte Tanner for House District 40

Donte Tanner is an Air Force Captain and a small business owner. He says, "I'm honored to receive People For the American Way's endorsement, and I’m excited to join other great young progressive candidates as part of the Next Up Victory Fund team. As delegate, I will serve the district and fight to protect our democracy and Constitution from the extremism we are seeing today."

Kathy Tran for House District 42

Kathy Tran and her parents fled Vietnam as refugees when she was just seven months old. For Kathy’s family, this country has always represented hope, opportunity and freedom. Now, she's running for delegate because she couldn’t just stand by while Donald Trump and Virginia Republicans dismantled the ideals that brought her family here. Kathy served 12 years at the Department of Labor, including as the Acting Administrator for the Office of Workforce Investment, before going on to work at the National Immigration Forum.

Lee Carter for House District 50

A Marine Corps veteran, graduate of the Sorensen Institute of Political Leadership, IT specialist, and active member of his city's Democratic Committee, Lee spends much of his time working as a community organizer and activist -- particularly in the areas of affordable housing and worker protections. Lee says, "I'm humbled to have the endorsement of PFAW in our fight to empower Virginia's working families, both economically and politically."

Jamaal Johnston for House District 60

Jamaal Johnston is a small business owner and works for the Prince Edward County Public School system. He is a first-time candidate, describes himself as not being the typical politician, and has pledged not to take any special interest or corporate money. Jamaal says the way for Virginia to reach its full potential is to focus on what he calls "people-centered politics."

Karrie Delaney for House District 67

Karrie Delaney has worked at a group home for foster children, volunteered as a sexual assault counselor, and has served as Board President of her county’s crisis counseling organization. Karrie then worked for Shared Hope International, a non-profit dedicated to ending sex trafficking, and has since started her own firm and chaired the Fairfax County Citizen Corps Council, which focuses on emergency preparedness. She was also appointed to the Fairfax County Library Board of Trustees, where she currently serves as Chair.

Schuyler VanValkenburg for House District 72

Schuyler has been a teacher for twelve years. Schuyler’s experience growing up in small industrial town, attending the University of Richmond, and teaching in Henrico County, have invigorated him in the fight to make Virginia a national leader in education to expand opportunity for all. He believes in equitable access and opportunities for every citizen, whether it is ensuring a democracy where every voice is heard and every vote counted, increasing job growth, or blocking bills that are discriminatory and threaten our constitutional right to equal protection.

Jay Jones for House District 89

Jay Jones completed his undergraduate studies at the College of William and Mary and obtained his law degree from the University of Virginia. Jay then began practicing law in Norfolk. Jay’s family has a long history of service to the city. His grandfather, Hilary H. Jones, Jr., was a pioneer in the Civil Rights movement, the first African American appointed to the Norfolk School Board and subsequently the State Board of Education. Both of Jay's parents are also longtime public servants. Jay serves as a member of the board of the Boys and Girls Club of Southeastern Virginia, as well as other public service boards, and is a mentor with the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization.

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