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Chance Trevillian

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Chance Trevillian
Image of Chance Trevillian
Elections and appointments
Last election

November 7, 2023

Education

Associate

Danville Community College, 2013

Personal
Birthplace
Danville, Va.
Religion
Christian
Profession
Receptionist
Contact

Chance Trevillian (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 48. He did not appear on the ballot for the general election on November 7, 2023.

Biography

Chance Trevillian was born in Danville, Virginia. He earned an associate degree from Danville Community College in 2013. He attended Longwood University for undergraduate study. Trevillian's career experience includes working as a receptionist with a local community college.[1]

Elections

2023

See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2023

General election

General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 48

Incumbent Les Adams won election in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 48 on November 7, 2023.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Les Adams
Les Adams (R)
 
96.8
 
17,891
 Other/Write-in votes
 
3.2
 
582

Total votes: 18,473
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Chance Trevillian advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 48.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Les Adams advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 48.

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Trevillian in this election.

2021

See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2021

General election

General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 16

Incumbent Les Adams defeated Chance Trevillian in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 16 on November 2, 2021.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Les Adams
Les Adams (R)
 
69.9
 
19,412
Image of Chance Trevillian
Chance Trevillian (D) Candidate Connection
 
29.9
 
8,308
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
35

Total votes: 27,755
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Chance Trevillian advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 16.

Republican convention

The Republican convention was canceled. Incumbent Les Adams advanced from the Republican convention for Virginia House of Delegates District 16.

Endorsements

To view Trevillian's endorsements in the 2021 election, please click here.

Campaign themes

2023

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

Chance Trevillian did not complete Ballotpedia's 2023 Candidate Connection survey.

2021

Candidate Connection

Chance Trevillian completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Trevillian's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I am a receptionist at my local community college who tried to get a degree in elementary education in my twenties but had to take a break since life got in the way. I am now running for public office to inspire other to get more involved in their communities and more engaged in activism. I want to show others that even someone with a mobility disability can run and make a positive difference in his community, so anyone can and should! I also want to restore faith in government and governance since so many people now believe government is ineffective and gets in the way. I want to show people that when government is employed with people of good character who genuinely want to improve the lives of others, it can be a force for good.
  • Strengthening public education is the cornerstone of my campaign. Without a good education, it is difficult for people to go on and live prosperous lives. So I want to increase teacher pay here in Virginia, address students arriving to kindergarten unprepared in one or my areas by expanding access to Pre-K, and addressing the teacher shortage we're facing.
  • Unions built this nation, so strengthening union rights is a priority of my campaign. People have a right to collectively bargain for better pay and wages, safe work conditions and safe work environments, and benefits.
  • Equality for all Virginians. I want to positively improve the lives of all Virginians regardless of their biological sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, racial identity, ethnicity, indigenous status, disability status, veteran status, economic class, religion, or political ideology.
Public education, union rights, making health care more accessible, climate change and green jobs, and getting the influence of big money out of politics.
Currently, the two public figures that inspire me the most are President Joe Biden and Senator Cory Booker. I know Biden has his problems, however, his optimism, empathy, and compassion, despite the difficult experiences he's had in his life, show me that positivity is very much needed in this often pessimistic world. Cory Booker for similar reasons since he's such a jovial, positive, good spirited person. When I hear him speak, I can tell he genuinely wants to help others. I want to be that same happy and optimistic presence in Virginia state politics.
Optimism, integrity, compassion, empathy, and curiosity about the experiences of others are the most important characteristics for an elected official.
I believe the most important quality I posses that would make me a successful officeholder is my integrity. It's not ideal to personally boast about integrity since it somewhat defeats the purpose of doing what's right even when no one is looking, but that's what I do. I always do what the correct and proper thing to do is even if no one is watching or no one is aware of it. It's partly why I am running since there's little to gain from running in a deep red district as a Democrat other than the experiences that come along with it, but that's all that I need. Knowing that I'm inspiring others to get more involved in the political process and become more active in their communities is all I need to know that it's worth it. Perhaps this is more altruism than integrity, but they're somewhat related.
The core responsibility of a delegate is to write and propose legislation that will positively improve the lives of all Virginians. As the saying goes, the rising tide lifts all boats, so helping all Virginians, especially those most in need of assistance will improve the lives of all Virginians.
I want my legacy to be one that inspires others to become more active in their communities and more active in politics in general.
9/11 was the first historical event that happened in my lifetime. I was 10 at the time.
Technically, it was at a call center in town, Startek. I only had it for three months. The first job I held for an extended period was at Target, for a year and a half, and it was a much better experience.
Choke by Chuck Palahniuk because of the numerous plot twists. It also has that same style of writing that's in all of his books. It's very dark, gross, and hilarious.
Out of Touch by Daryl Hall and John Oates.
I have struggled with anxiety and depression in the past. It's a large part of why I had to take a break from my elementary education degree. But to stay positive and optimistic, it's another reason I am so happy to be able to run for public office. I will be able to inspire others to talk about their personal problems rather than hide them. Also, If and when I win, I will be able to strengthen our mental health institutions in our area and the state.
I do not. Anyone should be able to run for public office, and activism is necessary for a healthy democracy.
Of the committees that are in the Virginia House of Delegates, the ones that interest me are education, transportation, public safety, labor and commerce, and health welfare and institutions.
I volunteered a few times with Sam Rasoul's campaign for Lt. Governor here in VA, and his progressive policies despite being from a rural southern area is pretty inspiring. I also really admire his focus on making sure citizens are aware of the government services that are available to them. During the phone banking I did with his campaign, he had a specific question asking the person if they were in need of any government services. I really appreciated and respected that.
A newly hired cemetery tender got hired on at the cemetery where Beethoven was buried.

On his first night of the job, he was out tending to the graves when he heard music start to play.
He thought it was weird, but he continued to do his job.
This happened again on the second night.
And again on the third.
And it continued for several more nights.
After the ninth night of this happening, he finally asked his boss what was with the music playing in the cemetery.

His boss replied "Oh, that's just Beethoven... de composing."
It's definitely necessary. However, compromises that have a negative impact on people aren't worth making. Compromises shouldn't be made with people who have bad intentions in their deal making.

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Footnotes

  1. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 2, 2021


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