Lily Franklin
Virginia
Running for: House of Delegates District 41
Virginia
Running for: House of Delegates | District 41
Lily Franklin is running for Delegate in Virginia’s 41st House District. A lifelong resident of Southwest Virginia, Lily is a dedicated public servant with nearly a decade of experience working for her community. A former math teacher in Appalachia, she witnessed firsthand the challenges of underfunded schools and communities pushed to the brink.
Now she’s running to bring real results for working families and rural towns.
Currently serving as Chief of Staff to Delegate Sam Rasoul, Lily has fought for and delivered key legislation, including microgrants for farmers, housing protections for domestic-violence survivors, laws cleaning up drinking water from “forever chemicals,” and a program focused on empowering constituents in the legislative process.
A graduate of Northside High School and Longwood University, Lily lives in Blacksburg with her beagle, Poppy. She is passionately committed to standing up for her neighbors in Richmond and making sure no one in Southwest Virginia is left behind.
John McAuliff
Virginia
Running for: House of Delegates District 30
Virginia
Running for: House of Delegates | District 30
John McAuliff is running for Delegate in Virginia’s 30th House District. John is a dedicated public servant with a strong track record in both government and community service. He previously served as Chief of Staff to Delegate David Reid, where he helped expand healthcare access, fund full-day Pre-K, and advance Virginia’s clean energy transition.
John’s campaign centers on protecting Virginia’s rural character, preserving farmland, and creating opportunities for small businesses and working families. As a former small business owner and federal clean energy advisor, he brings a deep understanding of how policy can support everyday Virginians. John lives in Fauquier County, where his family has lived for generations, and is committed to safeguarding the future of the Piedmont region through responsible, community-first leadership.
Kimberly Pope Adams
Virginia
Running for: House of Delegates District 82
Virginia
Running for: House of Delegates | District 82
Kimberly Pope Adams is a financial audit professional and dedicated public servant running for the Virginia House of Delegates in District 82, which includes Petersburg, Dinwiddle, Prince George, and Surry.
As a lifelong Virginian, Kimberly grew up in Five Forks area of Hopewell and has a strong connection to the Tri-Cities region. Kimberly is committed to bringing accountability, transparency, and effective leadership to her community.
Kimberly earned a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Information Systems from Virginia Tech and holds an MBA. She currently serves as Assistant Director at Virginia State University, continuing her long-standing dedication to public service and education.
Kimberly lives in Dinwiddie with her family and remains devoted to serving her district with integrity and passion.
A proud mother and community advocate, Kimberly understands the challenges that her district faces, from economic hardship to underinvestment. Kimberly believes these struggles are preventable with stronger leadership.
Kimberly lives in Dinwiddie with her family and remains devoted to serving her community with integrity, compassion, and passion.