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Cindy Green
Cindy Green (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 44. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025.[source] The Democratic primary for this office on June 17, 2025, was canceled.
Green completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Cindy Green was born in Kingsport, Tennessee. She graduated from Jordan High School. She earned an associate degree from Long Beach City College in 1988 and a bachelor's degree from King University in 2010. Her career experience includes working in finance and economic development.[1]
Elections
2025
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2025
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 44
Incumbent Israel O'Quinn and Cindy Green are running in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 44 on November 4, 2025.
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Cindy Green advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 44.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Cheryl Hanzlik (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Israel O'Quinn advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 44.
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2025
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Cindy Green completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Green's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Born in Kingsport, Tennessee, after living in other parts of the country, I moved back and have called these mountains home for over 30 years. I raised my children here, and my granddaughter reminds me to dream big for the future we are building in the present. For these reasons and more, I care deeply about the wellbeing of our people.
I have worked in Finance and Economic Development for three decades, helping to revitalize rural communities and connect small businesses with fair lenders. I am an advocate, an ally, and I stand for justice for all.- Women's Rights - I believe that women have the right to make their own decisions in healthcare, family planning, and how they vote at the ballot box. If you are a woman or have a wife, daughter, granddaughter etc I will fight for you and them.
- Healthcare - I believe everyone deserves access to quality healthcare. District 44 is under the largest state sponsored healthcare monopoly in the country. Our elected officials are not holding Ballad accountable for the quality of service they provide. I will hold Ballad accountable and protect Medicaid.
- I believe we must continue to bravely face our nation's difficult history, and actively challenge racism as it continues to exist in this country. I recognize that people may not all start from the same place, and sometimes we must make adjustments for fairness based on individual needs. I believe in creating places and spaces where all people feel welcome and included. I support the rights of our LQBTQIA+ community who deserve the freedom to love who they love.
"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat"
Dr. Reid became the first Black politician elected to the Virginia General Assembly since Reconstruction when he was voted to the House of Delegates in 1967 and was a co-founder of the Richmond Crusade for Voters. Dr. Reid was the only Black member of the 140-member legislature at the time. Today, there are 32 members in the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus.
Dr. Reid represented Richmond and Henrico County at a time when the county was predominantly white.
Purpose:
To safeguard and expand the rights of women in Virginia by ensuring access to reproductive healthcare, enforcing workplace equality, and protecting against gender-based discrimination.
Key Provisions:
- Reproductive Autonomy:
- Codify the right to access abortion and contraception without undue governmental interference.
- Require comprehensive sex education in public schools.
- Workplace Protections:
- Mandate equal pay for equal work across all sectors.
- Expand paid family and medical leave, including for pregnancy and postpartum recovery.
- Strengthen protections for pregnant workers and nursing mothers.
- Healthcare Access:
- Ensure Medicaid and state-funded insurance plans cover all reproductive health services.
- Expand mental health services tailored to women’s needs, including postpartum care.
- Anti-Discrimination Measures:
- Prohibit discrimination based on sex, gender identity, or pregnancy in employment, housing, and education.
Finance Committee - I have over 30 years in Finance, and I think I can bring value to that committee.
- Empowers Citizens: Gives Virginians a direct voice in shaping laws, especially on issues where the legislature may be slow to act.
- Increases Engagement: Encourages civic participation and public debate.
- Checks Legislative Power: Provides a way to bypass gridlock or special interest influence in the General Assembly.
Potential Drawbacks:
- Complex Issues on the Ballot: Voters may be asked to decide on complicated policies without the benefit of legislative hearings or expert testimony.
- Influence of Money: Well-funded groups could dominate campaigns and sway public opinion.
- Legal Confusion: Poorly worded or conflicting initiatives can lead to court challenges and implementation issues.
What Virginia Could Consider
If Virginia were to adopt a statewide initiative process, it would likely require:
- A constitutional amendment to authorize it.
- Rules for signature collection, such as how many are needed and from how many regions.
- Legal safeguards to ensure clarity and constitutionality of proposed measures.
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Campaign finance summary
Campaign finance information for this candidate is not yet available from OpenSecrets. That information will be published here once it is available.
See also
2025 Elections
External links
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Candidate Virginia House of Delegates District 44 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 19, 2025
