I’m no stranger to the struggles working Virginians face, because I’ve lived them. I’m a proud graduate of Virginia’s public schools, a thirty-year member of the Virginia State Bar, and for over a decade, I led a union local that fought and won for federal workers under attack. I’ve spent my life in the trenches—defending jobs, raising wages, and standing up to the powerful. And now I’m running for the Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor because we can’t afford more of the same.

I’m running because the leaders who let Donald Trump take the White House and Glenn Youngkin stroll into the Governor’s mansion have lost the plot, and they can’t be trusted with our future. I’m running because in the richest country on Earth, having a family should not be a luxury. Because workers have shattered productivity records while their paychecks barely budge. Because the fight for decency is dismissed as radicalism, while greed is praised as moderation.

I’m running because too often in Virginia, corporations are treated like people, and working people are treated like they don’t matter. That’s got to change.

As we approach America’s 250th birthday, we have a choice: let this moment slip by, or rise up and finish the work of building a real democracy—one where workers have rights, where healthcare is a human right, where the next generation doesn’t drown in debt before they’ve had a chance to breathe.

That’s why I’m running. That’s why I’m proud to fight for the Virginia Workers Freedom Act. And that’s why, with your help, we’ll put the people of this Commonwealth—not the corporations—back in charge.

People keep asking me why I’d run for office at this stage in life. But the real question is—how could I not?

After 34 years of public service, some folks say it’s time to slow down and enjoy the golden years. But I’ve never been one to sit still while others struggle. Like my mama used to say, “To whom much is given, much is expected.” I’ve been blessed—and I haven’t finished giving back. I’m running because Virginia needs bold leadership and real solutions for real people.

I’m running for the Virginians who’ve been left behind. The ones who weathered COVID, who work two jobs and still can’t save $500 for an emergency. I’ve been there. I know what it’s like to feel invisible in your own state. This race isn’t about titles or resumes—it’s about Forgotten Virginia. The best of Virginia.

I still remember what it feels like to dread a ringing phone because it might be a debt collector. I’ve stood beside veterans—heroes—who were pushed out of the workforce because of the very wounds they sustained protecting us. That’s not just wrong—it’s un-American.

I’ve walked picket lines. I’ve knocked doors for candidates who forgot the working class the moment they won. I’ve heard working people say, “Why vote? Neither party cares about us.” And you know what? They’re right to feel betrayed. But this campaign is different. I’m not running for a title. I’m running to give voice to the voiceless and bring Forgotten Virginia to the front of the line.

We are in the middle of a quiet war—not North vs. South, but rich vs. the rest of us. Between those who profit off poverty, and those of us who know that being poor is expensive, exhausting, and unjust.

This isn’t about sending everyone to college. It’s about building an economy where working full-time means living with dignity, not desperation. Here's how we start:

Student debt relief: Not just for college grads, but for trade schools and apprenticeships too. It’s not a handout—it’s an economic jumpstart that lets folks buy homes, start families, and invest in their futures.

Veterans jobs guarantee: No more “thank you for your service” without action. If you wore the uniform, the Commonwealth will put you to work—public or private. No veteran left behind.

A working-class government: Right now, Richmond is full of folks who’ve never missed a meal, never bounced a check, never feared eviction. I’ll use the Lieutenant Governor’s office as a bully pulpit to make sure the people who built this state finally have a voice in how it’s run.

Government should be a neighbor lending a hand—not a system that leaves you behind. We’ve let corporations write the rules and call it democracy. That ends now.

June 17, 2025 isn’t just another election date—it’s the beginning of a movement. A movement to reclaim our Commonwealth for the people who power it. If you stand with me, I’ll stand with you—and together, we’ll build a Virginia where no one is forgotten, and everyone has a fair shot.

Let’s fight for the rest of Virginia—the best of Virginia.

I was raised in Northern Virginia, where I walked the halls of public schools from kindergarten through graduation at T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria. That’s where I earned my varsity letter on the football field—learning lessons in grit, sacrifice, and teamwork that shaped who I am. I took those values with me to Boston University, where I double-majored in Economics and Political Science. Then I came home, working full-time as an Economist at the U.S. Department of Labor while attending George Mason University School of Law at night. When I passed the Virginia State Bar on my first try in 1994, it wasn’t just a personal milestone—it was proof that hard work still matters.

I spent 34 years in federal service. Along the way, I found time to coach freshman boys’ crew at Yorktown High in Arlington, because I believe in building the next generation. But my life's mission has always been fighting for working people. As a union president and labor attorney, I represented employees in arbitration, stood toe-to-toe with corporate lawyers, trained young advocates, lobbied lawmakers, handled press during tough negotiations, recruited new members, and ran a nonprofit with a half-million-dollar annual budget.

When the Bush administration tried to privatize 300 federal jobs, I didn’t flinch. I fought back. And we won. That was one of my proudest moments. During my 11.5 years leading my union, we doubled our reserves, slashed a 220-case arbitration backlog to just 12, and blew past national membership growth rates—rising 14.5% in seven months when the rest of the country averaged 2.5%.

I don’t posture. I produce. I’ve been on the frontlines for workers my entire life—whether it was the factory floor, the courtroom, or the boardroom. And now, I’m taking that fight to the statehouse, because Virginia’s working families deserve a champion who doesn’t just talk the talk, but knows how to win. That’s the work. That’s the mission. And I’m just getting started.