Angelia Williams Graves is an American politician who has served as a Democratic member for the 21st district in the Virginia Senate since 2024. She previously represented 90th district in the Virginia House of Delegates from 2021 to 2024.
Angelia Williams Graves | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virginia Senate from the 21st district | |
| Assumed office January 10, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 90th district | |
| In office January 13, 2021 – January 10, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Lindsey |
| Succeeded by | Jackie Glass (Redistricting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Angelia Marie Williams |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Tommy Graves |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Norfolk, Virginia |
| Committees | Public Safety Counties Cities and Towns Agriculture Chesapeake and Natural Resources |
| Website | Campaign website |
Biography
editGraves obtained an Associate Degree in Business Administration from Tidewater Community College. She would then go on to obtain a Bachelor's Degree in marketing from Old Dominion University.[1]
Political career
edit2010
editGraves first entered politics in 2010 running for Norfolk City Council's Super Ward 7. Graves would win the election with 40% of the vote. She would be re-elected again in 2012, 2016, and 2020.[2] Graves would also serve as vice-mayor from 2013 to 2016.[3]
2021
editOn November 19, 2020, Graves announced her plan to run for the 90th district in the Virginia House of Delegates following the resignation of Delegate Joseph C. Lindsey to become a judge in the Norfolk General District Court.[4] Graves would defeat Rick James for the Democratic nomination in a firehouse primary.[5] She would go on and defeat Republican Sylvia Bryant in the special election.[3]
Election history
edit| 2010 Norfolk City Council Superward 7[6] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Independent | Angelia M. Williams | 7,883 | 40 |
| Independent | Phillip Hawkins, Jr. | 5,149 | 26.1 |
| Independent | Earl P. Fraley, Jr. | 4,311 | 21.9 |
| Independent | Jimmie D. Wilson | 2,216 | 11.3% |
| 2012 Norfolk City Council Superward 7[7] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Independent | Angelia Marie Williams | 2,620 | 69.9 |
| Independent | Sonya Lee Smith | 1,100 | 29.3 |
| 2016 Norfolk City Council Superward 7[8] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Independent | Angelia Williams Graves | 7,673 | 58.3 |
| Independent | G. W. Billy Cook, Jr. | 4,217 | 32 |
| Independent | Kendrick Juvill Turner | 618 | 4.7 |
| Independent | Harry David Candela | 611 | 4.6 |
| 2020 Norfolk City Council Superward 7[9] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Independent | Angelia Williams Graves | 5,492 | 97.6 |
| Write-In | Others | 137 | 2.4 |
| 2021 90th House of Delegates District special election[10] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democrat | Angelia Williams Graves | 3,691 | 63.5 |
| Republican | Sylvia Bryant | 2,114 | 36.4 |
References
edit- ^ WAVY, Web Staff (November 16, 2020). "Councilwoman Angelia Williams Graves announces candidacy for Virginia's 90th House of Delegates District". WAVY. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
- ^ Eberly, Tim (January 19, 2016). "Former Norfolk school board member announces third run for City Council". The Virginia Pilot. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
- ^ a b Taylor, Jacob (January 6, 2021). "Candi King and Angelia Williams Graves Win Special Elections for Virginia House Seats". The Tennessee Star. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
- ^ Staff, Web (November 19, 2020). "Two Local Politicians Launch Early Bid For 90th District". The New Journal and Guide. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
- ^ Web Staff, WAVY (December 5, 2020). "Norfolk Democrats select nominee to fill 90th District House of Delegates seat". WAVY. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
- ^ "Virginia Elections Database » 2010 City Council General Election Norfolk City - Superward 7". Virginia Elections Database.
- ^ "Virginia Elections Database » 2012 City Council General Election Norfolk City - Superward 7". Virginia Elections Database.
- ^ "Virginia Elections Database » 2016 City Council General Election Norfolk City - Superward 7". Virginia Elections Database.
- ^ "Virginia Elections Database » 2020 City Council General Election Norfolk City - Superward 7". Virginia Elections Database.
- ^ "2021 January Special".