Rural Caucus Endorsements

We are pleased to announce our slate of endorsed House of Delegates candidates. Democratic nominees in rural districts or in districts that contain rural jurisdictions were invited to apply for caucus endorsement. We were happy to endorse all 16 House of Delegates candidates that applied. Endorsed candidates received a $250 contribution from the caucus.

Learn more about our candidates below!

2025 Endorsed Candidates

  • Shane Boswell

    HD-31

    Counties: Warren, Clarke, Frederick

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  • Andrew Payton

    HD-34

    Counties: Rockingham
    Cities: Harrisonburg

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  • Dr. Jena Crisler

    HD-35

    Counties: Highland, Bath, Rockingham, Augusta

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  • Donna Littlepage

    HD-40

    Counties: Roanoke
    Cities: Salem, Roanoke

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  • Lily Franklin

    HD-41

    Counties: Montgomery, Roanoke

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  • Cindy Green

    HD-44

    Counties: Washington, Russell
    Cities: Bristol

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  • Melody Cartwright

    HD-48

    Counties: Henry, Pittsylvania
    Cities: Martinsville

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  • Rise Hayes

    HD-52

    Counties: Campbell
    Cities: Lynchburg

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  • Delegate Amy Laufer

    HD-55

    Counties: Albemarle, Nelson, Louisa, Fluvanna

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  • May Nivar

    HD-57

    Counties: Goochland, Henrico

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  • Sara Ratcliffe

    HD-62

    Counties: Greene, Madison, Orange, Culpeper

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  • Dr. Mark Downey

    HD-69

    Counties: Gloucester, York, James City
    Cities: Newport News

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  • Jessica Anderson

    HD-71

    Counties: New Kent, James City
    Cities: Williamsburg

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  • Jonas Eppert

    HD-74

    Counties: Chesterfield
    Cities: Colonial Heights

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  • Kimberly Pope Adams

    HD-82

    Counties: Dinwiddie, Prince George, Surry
    Cities: Petersburg

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  • Liz Richardson

    HD-100

    Counties: Accomack, Northampton
    Cities: Virginia Beach

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