Virginia
Running for: Virginia House of Delegates District 94
Phil Hernandez is running to serve the City of Norfolk in Virginia’s newly-created 94th House District. Born and raised in Hampton Roads, Phil attended William & Mary, becoming the first in his family to graduate from college.
Phil served as a Senior Policy Analyst in President Obama’s White House Domestic Policy Council, where he partnered with leaders across the country to expand affordable clean energy, fight for clean air and water, and help coordinate oil spill response. Phil has also worked as a civil rights attorney, bringing together people from all walks of life to create better economic opportunities for everyone.
In recent years, Phil helped pass laws in Virginia to increase the minimum wage, lower taxes for families, and support local public schools. Phil is now the Senior Vice President for Policy & Advocacy for a nonprofit organization where has been advocating for solutions that benefit Virginia families.
Phil and his wife Sara have two beautiful daughters, Isa and Maia, who love growing up in Ocean View.
Priorities:
Ensuring quality public education
Protecting our environment and accelerating a clean energy future
Expanding access to quality, affordable health care
Creating an economy that helps families and our community thrive