Dawn Adams

Virginia

Running for: Virginia House of Delegates, District 68

(includes Brookland, Clover Hill, Midlothian, Tuckahoe, Bon Air)

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Dr. Dawn M. Adams is a certified adult nurse practitioner, small business owner, educator, and author. She is the only openly lesbian member of the General Assembly and first and only member of the LGBTQ community to be elected outside of Northern Virginia. As a legislator with the Virginia House of Delegates her committee assignments include Health, Welfare and Institutions, where she is also Chair of Health Profession, General Laws, and Privileges and Elections. Delegate Adams is seeking reelection to continue her role as an active advocate on behalf of her constituency.

Priorities

Increasing accessibility and affordability in healthcare, strengthening public education, improving the economy, protecting the environment, and criminal justice reform.