Virginia
Running for: Virginia House of Delegates District 84
Nadarius Clark is a working-class community activist and organizer born and raised in Hampton Roads. He comes from a military family with a background in business entrepreneurship. He grew up in a strong faith community and attends Zion Community Church in Northern Suffolk. Currently serving as a Delegate in the Virginia General Assembly, he is seeking re-election for a second term.
Nadarius graduated from Virginia Union University, an HBCU in Richmond. During college, he co-founded a chapter of Generation Now Network, an organization committed to faith-based activism, advocacy, and education.
In 2021, Nadarius won a historic primary against an incumbent and became the first African American Delegate to represent the 79th district and the youngest Democrat ever elected to the general assembly. As a person in his twenties, he is part of the generation that knows the importance of fighting for a better future.
Nadarius aims to put the working class families of Hampton Roads first by continuing to prioritize equity, particularly in healthcare, housing, and education.
Priorities:
Funding public education
Protecting women’s reproductive rights
Invest in resources to support the community’s economy and entrepreneurship
Expand affordable housing
Fighting for more mental health resources
Advocating for racial justice
Protecting the environment