Vision for Virginia
Protecting Virginians and building an economy that works for all
Lowering Costs for Virginia Families
Virginians should be thriving, not just surviving. The middle class is struggling today, with an economy that is not working for hardworking people. Everything from housing and child care to groceries is getting more expensive, and Virginians need someone who understands their pain and who will have their back to help them thrive.
As Lieutenant Governor, I’ll prioritize building a more affordable economy with middle-class tax cuts. This includes a $10,000 first-time homebuyer grant, a $500 child tax credit, and repealing the last 1% of the grocery tax. In the Virginia Senate, I’ve already led efforts to expand the earned income tax credit, strengthen property tax relief programs for seniors, and raise the standard deduction—because Virginians deserve to get ahead, not just get by. I’ll also fight back against Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s tariffs and tax policies that hurt Virginia families. With a focus on affordability and fairness, I’ll work to ensure that the economy works for everyone and no one is left behind.
Ensuring Access to Quality, Affordable Healthcare
Every Virginian should have access to quality, affordable healthcare. As Lieutenant Governor, I’ll work with Governor Abigail Spanberger to protect Medicaid and Medicare, stand up to big pharma and fight to lower prescription drug costs. I repeatedly hear about the financial struggles Virginians face, especially our seniors, as their prescription drug costs continue to rise, along with the challenge of accessing care close to home. In the General Assembly, I’ve already led efforts to pass a bipartisan bill to lower the cost of prescription drugs and protect local pharmacies—cornerstones of our community healthcare system—but Governor Youngkin vetoed it. Having seen firsthand the struggles families face when my grandmother battled breast cancer, I’m committed to making healthcare more affordable for every Virginian. Right now, Donald Trump and Elon Musk are attacking our healthcare system, from Medicare to Medicaid. I’ll stand up to them and work with Governor Spanberger to rein in drug prices and protect these essential programs for Virginians.
Protecting Virginia’s Federal Workforce
Virginia is home to hundreds of thousands of federal workers and contractors. They’re hardworking people who keep our Commonwealth moving. As Lieutenant Governor, I will stand up for these Virginians, ensuring they are protected from harm during times of crisis. As a Senator, I got a new law signed to strengthen protections for furloughed federal workers and contractors during a government shutdown, shielding them from eviction and foreclosure, so they aren’t left out on the streets because of reckless actions by Donald Trump and Elon Musk.
Right now, we need leaders who will fight for Virginians, and that’s exactly what I will do. Under President Trump’s reckless tariff scheme and indiscriminate cuts, Virginians are losing their jobs while facing higher costs for basic necessities. I’m proud to have voted for budgets that have built $4 billion into our rainy day fund, allowing us to protect against devastating cuts in the near term. As Lieutenant Governor, I will prioritize getting Virginians back to work, leveraging existing career training programs to reskill workers for good jobs. We must instruct every state agency to closely monitor federal actions and develop contingency plans to ensure all Virginians can access the critical health, mental health, disability, or veterans services they need.
Building Stronger Communities Through Affordable Housing
Every Virginian deserves access to a safe, affordable place to call home, one that puts them on a path to success. As Lieutenant Governor, I will ensure that every Virginian has access to safe, stable, and affordable housing because I believe housing is more than just a roof over your head. It’s about dignity, opportunity, and building stronger families and communities. I saw firsthand how where I lived impacted my opportunity. Thankfully, I had a mom who was determined to make sure I could succeed.
In the Virginia Senate, I fought to make housing more fair, stable, and affordable for everyone. I worked to give renters more time to catch up on missed payments before facing eviction, pushed to prevent people from being denied housing due to a past eviction case that was dismissed or withdrawn, and strengthened property tax relief programs for seniors and individuals with disabilities to help them stay in their homes.
As Lieutenant Governor, I’ll expand down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers, fight to protect renters by holding bad landlords accountable, and expand programs to help families afford rent and stay in their homes. I’ll work with local governments to increase the supply of workforce housing, support development that fits each community, and encourage businesses to offer housing benefits like down payment help or rent support so that workers can live near their jobs and businesses can thrive.
Reproductive Freedom
I believe in protecting reproductive freedom in Virginia, ensuring every individual has the right to make their own healthcare decisions without government interference. As Lieutenant Governor, I will fight relentlessly to pass a constitutional amendment that enshrines reproductive freedom in Virginia’s Constitution and protects abortion access. In the wake of Roe v. Wade being overturned, I stepped up to challenge Governor Youngkin’s hand-picked candidate for State Senate, flipping a red seat to blue and becoming the deciding vote to protect reproductive freedom in Virginia. This past session, I voted for the Right to Contraception Act, a critical safeguard for Virginians’ access to birth control, and my committee passed a resolution that brings us one step closer to a voter referendum on this issue. I’m ready to keep standing firm for Virginia women, families, and personal freedoms.
Keeping our Communities Safe
Every life lost to gun violence is a tragedy, and every day we fail to act, more lives are at risk. As Lieutenant Governor, I will fight to protect Virginians from this ongoing crisis. Having witnessed the devastating effects of gun violence personally, losing multiple friends and experiencing tragedies like the Virginia Tech mass shooting in 2007 and the Virginia Beach mass shooting in 2019, I am deeply committed to finding solutions.
In the Senate, I worked alongside my colleagues to pass common-sense gun safety legislation, from promoting responsible firearm storage to ensuring individuals with criminal records cannot access firearms. Unfortunately, Governor Youngkin vetoed these life-saving measures, but as Lieutenant Governor, I will continue pushing for critical legislation like firearm storage laws and advocate for the creation of a statewide Firearm Violence Intervention and Prevention Center to implement data-driven, community-based solutions. With firearm violence now the leading cause of death for children and teens in Virginia, surpassing even motor vehicle deaths and other leading causes, this is a crisis we cannot ignore. I will fight for safer communities and work tirelessly to protect Virginians from the pain and heartbreak of gun violence.
Navigating The Future of Our Economy
As we navigate the future of our economy, it’s essential that we embrace innovation while protecting consumers and financial stability. I support a clear, balanced regulatory framework for cryptocurrency and digital assets that encourages responsible growth, protects everyday Virginians, and ensures the Commonwealth remains a leader in financial technology.
Blockchain and digital assets present real opportunities to modernize outdated financial systems, improve payment efficiency, and expand access to banking services—especially for underserved communities. To harness these benefits, we must provide regulatory clarity that fosters innovation, encourages job creation, and attracts ethical investment in emerging technologies.
At the same time, we must safeguard against fraud, market manipulation, and illicit activity. That means strong consumer protections, robust oversight of stablecoins, and collaboration between regulatory agencies to ensure safety without stifling progress.
