New Virginia Majority's members have spoken. Through our democratic Leadership Council process, we've endorsed candidates who will fight alongside us to create a Virginia that works for all of us, with a specific focus on addressing our housing crisis, protecting immigrant communities, and advancing economic justice.
"These primary endorsements emphasize the work we're committed to doing, from strengthening tenants' rights and making home-ownership more accessible, to protecting Virginia's immigrant communities and Virginia people's freedoms at-large. We're proud to partner with these candidates to put our communities first." — Sakina Bennett, NVM Political Director
Our Member-Driven Endorsement Process
New Virginia Majority's endorsements aren't made in back rooms by political insiders. Our Leadership Council—composed of members from working-class communities of color across Virginia—reviews questionnaires, conducts interviews, and makes recommendations based on candidates' alignment with our core priorities, especially affordable housing.
For 2025, we have made affordable housing our top priority. All endorsed candidates have committed to supporting:
- Anti-rent gouging efforts that limit annual increases
- Statewide housing voucher programs with protection against discrimination
- First-time homebuyer grants to make ownership accessible to more Virginians
Meet Our Endorsed Candidates
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Ghazala Hashmi
Lieutenant Governor
Why This Race Matters: The Lt. Governor serves as President of the Senate and casts tie-breaking votes on critical legislation that affects housing policy, economic justice, and immigrant rights.
"As an immigrant, a Muslim, and as a woman, I understand what it is like to be attacked by Trump and his allies. I'm running for Lieutenant Governor because of what Trump and Musk are doing to families like yours and mine. I am honored to earn the endorsement of New Virginia Majority and I'm excited to work together to fight for working families all across our Commonwealth."
Learn more about Ghazala
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May Nivar
House District 57
Why This Race Matters: HD-57 is a critical battleground district where housing affordability is a top concern for residents. This seat could help determine control of the House of Delegates.
"I'm honored to earn New Virginia Majority's support. I look forward to working closely with them to win this critical battleground race and advance economic justice for working-class communities and communities of color across Virginia."
Learn more about May
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Shannon Jones
Newport News Commonwealth's Attorney
Why This Race Matters: Newport News faces significant challenges with affordable housing and evictions. The Commonwealth's Attorney can address these issues by ending the criminalization of poverty.
"I'm proud to have the support of NVM, an organization that has been on the front lines of social justice. My campaign is about building a justice system that uplifts every community, and I'm honored to have NVM join me in this fight for lasting change."
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Ramin Fateh
Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney
Why This Race Matters: The Commonwealth's Attorney makes daily decisions that impact criminal justice reform, the criminalization of poverty, and the treatment of our immigrant neighbors.
"Ramin Fatehi has demonstrated a commitment to addressing the root causes of crime, including housing instability, and has advocated for diversion programs that keep families together."
Learn more about Ramin
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Support Our Field Program
NVM's endorsement comes with our robust field program. Our members and volunteers are actively engaging voters about how these candidates' policies will impact neighborhoods across Virginia.
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