Campaigning for a Better Tomorrow!

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.