Angelia Williams Graves
2024 - Present
2028
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Angelia Williams Graves (Democratic Party) is a member of the Virginia State Senate, representing District 21. She assumed office on January 10, 2024. Her current term ends on January 12, 2028.
Graves (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Virginia State Senate to represent District 21. She won in the general election on November 7, 2023.
Biography
Angelia Williams Graves was born in Norfolk, Virginia.[1] Graves graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. She earned an A.S. in business administration from Tidewater Community College and a B.S. in business administration from Old Dominion University.[2] Graves' career experience includes working as a realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Towne Realty, as a realtor and associate broker with Rose & Womble Realty Company, and as the principal broker and owner of Homes by Angelia Realty Company.[3]
Committee assignments
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2020-2021
Graves was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Committee
- Counties, Cities and Towns Committee
- Public Safety Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2023
See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2023
General election
General election for Virginia State Senate District 21
Angelia Williams Graves defeated Giovanni Dolmo in the general election for Virginia State Senate District 21 on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Angelia Williams Graves (D) | 77.0 | 28,071 | |
| Giovanni Dolmo (Independent) | 21.7 | 7,913 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.2 | 454 | ||
| Total votes: 36,438 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Virginia State Senate District 21
Angelia Williams Graves defeated Andria McClellan in the Democratic primary for Virginia State Senate District 21 on June 20, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Angelia Williams Graves | 62.2 | 7,983 | |
| Andria McClellan | 37.8 | 4,846 | ||
| Total votes: 12,829 | ||||
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Endorsements
2021
Regular election
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2021
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 90
Incumbent Angelia Williams Graves defeated Sylvia Bryant in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 90 on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Angelia Williams Graves (D) | 64.5 | 14,295 | |
| Sylvia Bryant (R) | 35.3 | 7,831 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 52 | ||
| Total votes: 22,178 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Angelia Williams Graves advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 90.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Richard James (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Sylvia Bryant advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 90.
Campaign finance
Special election
See also: Virginia state legislative special elections, 2021
General election
Special general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 90
Angelia Williams Graves defeated Sylvia Bryant in the special general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 90 on January 5, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Angelia Williams Graves (D) | 63.5 | 3,691 | |
| Sylvia Bryant (R) | 36.4 | 2,114 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 6 | ||
| Total votes: 5,811 | ||||
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Campaign finance
2020
See also: City elections in Norfolk, Virginia (2020)
General election
General election for Norfolk City Council Superward 7
Incumbent Angelia Williams Graves won election in the general election for Norfolk City Council Superward 7 on May 19, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Angelia Williams Graves (Nonpartisan) | 97.6 | 5,492 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.4 | 137 | ||
| Total votes: 5,629 | ||||
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2016
The city of Norfolk, Virginia, held elections for mayor and city council on May 3, 2016. Two of the eight city council seats were up for election.[4] Incumbent Angelia Williams Graves defeated G.W. "Billy" Cook Jr., Kendrick Turner and Harry Candela in the Norfolk City Council Super Ward 7 general election.
| Norfolk City Council Super Ward 7, General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Angelia Williams Graves Incumbent |
58.27% | 7,646 |
| G.W. "Billy" Cook Jr. | 32.04% | 4,204 |
| Kendrick Turner | 4.69% | 615 |
| Harry Candela | 4.64% | 609 |
| Write-in votes | 0.36% | 47 |
| Total Votes | 13,121 | |
| Source: Norfolk, Virginia, "General Election May 3, 2015: Unofficial Results," accessed May 3, 2015 | ||
Campaign themes
2023
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2021
Angelia Williams Graves did not complete Ballotpedia's 2021 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Angelia Williams Graves did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2016
Williams Graves provided the following statements on her campaign website:
| “ | My Vision For The Future
As YOUR councilwoman for Superward 7, I believe that neighborhoods and the residents who occupy them are what make Norfolk the best place in the Commonwealth of VA to live. I will continue to work to improve neighborhood quality by •ensuring all our neighborhoods receive needed funding for special projects and neighborhood interests. As YOUR councilwoman for Superward 7, public safety and trust between the police and residents are very important to me. I will continue to advocate for •transparency with the Norfolk Police Department. As YOUR councilwoman for Superward 7, I believe quality public education is the foundation of our community. We do not get a “do-over” with our children as they are our greatest asset. I will continue to advocate for education and schools by •fully funding our Norfolk Public School budget based on priorities set in partnership with the school board and superintendent. As YOUR councilwoman for Superward 7, diversifying our economy and bringing good jobs to our city is a priority for me. I will work hard to ensure that our city continues to focus on economic development and jobs by •growing small, minority and women owned businesses within the city. As YOUR councilwoman for Superward 7, I will continue advocate for our seniors, our city employees and our retirees. As YOUR councilwoman for Superward 7, I have been and will continue to be accessible to the people I represent.[5] |
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| —Angelia Williams Graves' campaign website (2016)[6] | ||
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2024
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In 2024, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 10 to March 9. Special sessions occurred May 13, 2024; June 18 to July 1; and July 18, 2024.
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2023
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In 2023, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 11 to February 25.
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2022
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In 2022, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 12 to March 12.
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2021
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In 2021, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 13 to February 8.
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See also
2023 Elections
External links
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Candidate Virginia State Senate District 21 |
Officeholder Virginia State Senate District 21 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ Angelia Williams Graves, "About," accessed May 14, 2021
- ↑ Homes by Angelia, "Angelia Graves, Managing Broker/Owner," accessed May 14, 2021
- ↑ Facebook, "Angelia Williams Graves," accessed May 14, 2021
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "Media Calendar 2013-2017," accessed September 30, 2015
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Angelia Williams Graves, "About," accessed April 22, 2016
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Edwards (D) |
Virginia State Senate District 21 2024-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Virginia House of Delegates District 90 2021-2024 |
Succeeded by Jay Leftwich (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Norfolk City Council Superward 7 2010-2021 |
Succeeded by Danica Royster |
