Elected officials & candidates

Richmond's elected Democrats

Each listing links out to the official's own website for full bios, priorities, and contact information.

Sample roster — add your current officeholders and link each name to their official site. Districts and representatives can shift after redistricting or a special election, so double-check names before publishing.

Candidates running this cycle

The committee proudly backs these Democrats. Tap through to each candidate's own site to volunteer, donate, or learn their platform.

How to become a candidate

Virginia's process is the same whether you're running for City Council or the General Assembly — only the deadlines and signature counts change. Here's the outline; the committee is happy to walk first-time candidates through it.

1. Confirm you're eligible

   You must be qualified to vote for and hold the office you're seeking, and have lived in Virginia for at least one year immediately before the election.

2. Read the candidate bulletin for your office

   The Virginia Department of Elections publishes a bulletin for each office type with your exact forms and deadlines.

3. File your Certificate of Candidate Qualification

   This sworn statement confirms you're eligible for the office you're seeking, and must be filed before you can pull a voter list for petitioning.

4. Set up your campaign finance paperwork

   Appoint a campaign treasurer and file your Statement of Organization before you accept a single contribution or spend a dollar.

5. Collect petition signatures

   Most local candidates need at least 125 signatures from qualified voters in their district — collect double that as a buffer.

6. File your Declaration of Candidacy by the deadline

   Submit your completed paperwork and petitions to your local registrar or the State Board of Elections before the filing deadline for your race.