Aaron Rouse
2024 - Present
2028
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Aaron Rouse (Democratic Party) is a member of the Virginia State Senate, representing District 22. He assumed office on January 10, 2024. His current term ends on January 12, 2028.
Rouse (Democratic Party) is running for election for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on June 17, 2025.[source]
Biography
Aaron Rouse was born in and lives in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Rouse graduated from First Colonial High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. His career experience includes working as a professional athlete in the NFL, playing for the Green Bay Packers, New York Giants, and Arizona Cardinals. After that, Rouse founded a nonprofit, Rouse's House. He was elected to the Virginia Council as an at-large member in 2018.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Rouse was assigned to the following committees:
- General Laws and Technology Committee
- Local Government Committee
- Rehabilitation and Social Services Committee
- Senate Transportation Committee
Elections
2025
See also: Virginia lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2025
General election
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General election for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia
Marlow Jones is running in the general election for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia on November 4, 2025.
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| Marlow Jones (Independent) | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia
The following candidates are running in the Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia on June 17, 2025.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia
John Curran, Pat Herrity, and John Reid are running in the Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia on June 17, 2025.
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| John Curran | ||
| Pat Herrity | ||
| John Reid | ||
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2023
Regular election
See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2023
General election
General election for Virginia State Senate District 22
Incumbent Aaron Rouse defeated Kevin Adams in the general election for Virginia State Senate District 22 on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Aaron Rouse (D) | 55.1 | 29,999 | |
| Kevin Adams (R) | 44.8 | 24,368 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 74 | ||
| Total votes: 54,441 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Aaron Rouse advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia State Senate District 22.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Kevin Adams advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia State Senate District 22.
Endorsements
Rouse received the following endorsements.
- Pres. Joe Biden (D)
- Vice Pres. Kamala D. Harris (D)
- Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia
Special election
See also: Virginia state legislative special elections, 2023
General election
Special general election for Virginia State Senate District 7
Incumbent Aaron Rouse defeated Kevin Adams in the special general election for Virginia State Senate District 7 on January 10, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Aaron Rouse (D) | 50.8 | 19,923 | |
| Kevin Adams (R) | 49.1 | 19,227 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 34 | ||
| Total votes: 39,184 | ||||
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2018
General election
General election for Virginia Beach City Council At-large (2 seats)
The following candidates ran in the general election for Virginia Beach City Council At-large on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Aaron Rouse (Nonpartisan) | 26.7 | 67,089 | |
| ✔ | John Moss (Nonpartisan) | 22.6 | 56,868 | |
| Dee Oliver (Nonpartisan) | 22.5 | 56,543 | ||
| Allison White (Nonpartisan) | 13.6 | 34,225 | ||
| Linda Bright (Nonpartisan) | 9.0 | 22,549 | ||
| Garry Hubbard (Nonpartisan) | 5.1 | 12,707 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.6 | 1,393 | ||
| Total votes: 251,374 | ||||
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Campaign themes
2025
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2023
Regular election
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Special election
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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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See also
2025 Elections
External links
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Candidate Lieutenant Governor of Virginia |
Officeholder Virginia State Senate District 22 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Mark Peake (R) |
Virginia State Senate District 22 2024-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Jennifer Kiggans (R) |
Virginia State Senate District 7 2023-2024 |
Succeeded by Bill Stanley (R) |
| Preceded by Ben Davenport |
Virginia Beach City Council At-large 2019-2022 |
Succeeded by - |
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