Shelly Simonds

Shelly lost her district 2017 election in a heart-breaking random draw, but won in 2019 w 57.7% of the vote.

Shelly Simonds is a mother, an educator, an advocate, and an entrepreneur — committed to bringing positive change to her community.

She moved to Newport News in 2000 with her husband, Paul, and 2 daughters. She was elected to the School Board in 2012.

Shelly, on the issues:

➔ Healthcare +

As a Delegate, Shelly is defending access to healthcare, reducing drug prices, and making sure we protect women�s healthcare rights.

➔ Education +

Shelly is focusing her efforts in the House of Delegates on investing in teachers, connecting students to careers, and closing the achievement gap.

➔ VA Workers & Economy +

Shelly is dedicated to bringing good, well-paying jobs to Newport News, and why she strongly supports raising the minimum wage.

➔ Environment +

Shelly has always been an advocate for land conservation and will fight to improve Newport News� land use accessibility for all residents.

➔ Criminal Justice Reform +

Among Shelly's priorities for Criminal Justice reform are advocating for preventative reform and strong community policing.

➔ Infrastructure +

She advocates for increased funding for better and safer pedestrian and bike access across the peninsula, and she works to ensure our tax dollars on transportation are well spent.

Learn more on Shelly's website issues page.

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Democratic candidates' election percentages.

2020: Biden received 60%.
2019 (HD): Simonds won w. 57.7%.
2018: Kaine received 63%.*
2017: Northam received 60%.*
2017 (HD): D/R tie vote, Libertarian 3%
2016: Clinton received 55%*
2015 (HD) Dem Simonds received 42%.

*Stats recalculated per 2019 redisticting

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Note: 2020 stats are based on Daily Kos computations.

2019

Virginia Elections

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