Kaye Kory
Kaye Kory (Democratic Party) was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 38. She assumed office in 2010. She left office on January 10, 2024.
Kory (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 38. She won in the general election on November 2, 2021.
Biography
Kory earned a bachelor's degree in English from Miami University in 1969, and she also attended George Mason University and the University of Iowa. Kory's professional experience includes working as a program manager, program founder/manager for the Great Books Program for Seniors, program analyst for the Fairfax County Department of Community Action, counselor for troubled youth for the Runaway House, and executive director for the Saunders B. Moon Senior Citizens Center.[1][2]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Kory was assigned to the following committees:
2020-2021
Kory was assigned to the following committees:
- Counties, Cities and Towns Committee, Chair
- House Finance Committee
- Labor and Commerce Committee
- Public Safety Committee
2019-2020
Kory was assigned to the following committees:
2016 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2016 legislative session, Kory served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2016 |
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| • Commerce and Labor |
| • Finance |
| • Militia, Police and Public Safety |
2015 legislative session
In the 2015 legislative session, Kory served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Finance |
| • General laws |
| • Militia, Police and Public Safety |
2014 legislative session
In the 2014 legislative session, Kory served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2014 |
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| • Finance |
| • General laws |
| • Militia, Police and Public Safety |
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Kory served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2012 |
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| • Counties, Cities and Towns |
| • Militia, Police and Public Safety |
| • Science and Technology |
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Kory served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2010 |
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| • Counties, Cities and Towns |
| • Science and Technology |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2023
Kaye Kory did not file to run for re-election.
2021
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2021
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 38
Incumbent Kaye Kory defeated Tom Pafford in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 38 on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kaye Kory (D) | 68.9 | 16,853 |
| Tom Pafford (R) | 30.8 | 7,544 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 80 | ||
| Total votes: 24,477 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 38
Incumbent Kaye Kory defeated Holly Hazard in the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 38 on June 8, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kaye Kory | 61.1 | 3,601 |
 | Holly Hazard | 38.9 | 2,295 | |
| Total votes: 5,896 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Tom Pafford advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 38.
Campaign finance
2019
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2019
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 38
Incumbent Kaye Kory won election in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 38 on November 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kaye Kory (D) | 93.3 | 13,934 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 6.7 | 1,007 | ||
| Total votes: 14,941 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 38
Incumbent Kaye Kory defeated Andres Jimenez in the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 38 on June 11, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kaye Kory | 63.2 | 3,494 |
| Andres Jimenez | 36.8 | 2,036 | ||
| Total votes: 5,530 | |||
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2017
General election
Elections for the Virginia House of Delegates took place in 2017. All 100 house seats were up for election. The general election took place on November 7, 2017. A primary election took place on June 13, 2017. The filing deadline for primary election candidates was March 30, 2017. The filing deadline for non-party candidates and candidates nominated by methods other than a primary was June 13, 2017.[3] Incumbent Kaye Kory (D) defeated Paul Haring (R) in the Virginia House of Delegates District 38 general election.[4]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 38 General Election, 2017 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Kaye Kory Incumbent |
73.68% | 16,023 | |
| Republican | Paul Haring | 26.32% | 5,723 | |
| Total Votes | 21,746 | |||
| Source: Virginia Department of Elections | ||||
Democratic primary election
Incumbent Kaye Kory ran unopposed in the Virginia House of Delegates District 38 Democratic primary.[5]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 38 Democratic Primary, 2017 | ||
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| Candidate | ||
| Kaye Kory Incumbent | ||
Republican primary election
Paul Haring ran unopposed in the Virginia House of Delegates District 38 Republican primary.[6]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 38 Republican Primary, 2017 | ||
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| Candidate | ||
| Paul Haring | ||
2015
Elections for the Virginia House of Delegates took place in 2015. A primary election was held on June 9, 2015. The general election took place on November 3, 2015. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 26, 2015.[7] Incumbent Kaye Kory was unopposed in the Democratic primary. James Leslie ran as an Independent Green candidate. Kory defeated Leslie in the general election.[8][9]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 38 General Election, 2015 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Kaye Kory Incumbent |
74.7% | 7,819 | |
| Independent Green | James Leslie | 25.3% | 2,655 | |
| Total Votes | 10,474 | |||
2013
Kory won re-election in the 2013 election for Virginia House of Delegates District 38. Kory ran unopposed in the June 11th Democratic Primary. She defeated James Leslie (G) in the general election on November 5, 2013.[10]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 38 General Election, 2013 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Kaye Kory Incumbent |
74.7% | 12,534 | |
| Green | James Leslie | 24.3% | 4,087 | |
| Other | Write-in | 1% | 166 | |
| Total Votes | 16,787 | |||
2011
On November 8, 2011, Kory won re-election to District 38 of the Virginia House of Delegates. She was uncontested in the August 23 primary and defeated James Leslie (I) in the November 8 general election.[11]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 38 General Election, 2011 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Kaye Kory Incumbent |
77.1% | 8,106 | |
| Green | James Leslie | 22.9% | 2,402 | |
| Total Votes | 10,508 | |||
2009
In 2009, Kory was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates. She defeated Danny Smith in the General Election.[12]
| Virginia House of Delegates General Election, District (2009) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Kaye Kory (D)
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9,621 | |||
| Danny Smith (R) | 6,505 | |||
Campaign themes
2021
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2019
Kaye Kory did not complete Ballotpedia's 2019 Candidate Connection survey.
2017
Ballotpedia candidate survey
Kory participated in a survey created by Ballotpedia. The survey was designed to let our readers know more about the candidates and feel confident that they are voting for the best person to represent them. The survey questions appear bolded, and Kory's responses follow below.
| “ | residents of the 38th District in the VA HOD primarily, but w/ a statewide perspective and awareness[13] | ” |
| —Kaye Kory | ||
| “ | to carry and advocate for the values and voices of my constituents to the General assembly--to be the link between the 38th District & the government of the Commonwealth[13] | ” |
| —Kaye Kory | ||
| “ | I have built releationships by reaching out and listening respectfully. I especially reach out to community-based organizations & clubs, civic & homeowners associaitons & schools associations[13] | ” |
| —Kaye Kory | ||
| “ | I believe that honesty, respect & responsiveness are the key values/characteristics for a public servant, especially a publicly elected leader.I believe in grassroots communtiy organizing. I look up to many philosophers and activists, confined to one choice I say Martin Luther King.the legacy of Martin Luther King.[13] | ” |
| —Kaye Kory | ||
| “ | Be the Change & The Great Divide[13] | ” |
| —Kaye Kory | ||
| “ | My philosophy of economics, jobs and growth is based in equal access, equitable distribution of resources,social & environmental justice[13] | ” |
| —Kaye Kory | ||
| “ | I would like to leave more people empowered and having access to realizing the"American Dream"[13] | ” |
| —Kaye Kory | ||
| “ | The legislature and the Governor should be partners working toward the same policy goals. Actualization comes through interaction and mutual support.[13] | ” |
| —Kaye Kory | ||
Candidate website
Kory’s campaign website highlighted the following issues:[14]
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Legislative Priority: Budget and Transportation Too many Republicans and Democrats in Richmond believe that a “one size fits all” model can apply to creating the budget and fixing transportation. These advocates of the Dillon rule could not be farther from the truth. The fact of the matter is a decision made without concern over a specific locality is a decision doomed for failure. As your delegate, I promise to conduct my work on the budget and transportation issue in a way that reflects the needs of the 38th District.
Legislative Priority: Education For the last 10 years it has been my privilege and honor to serve you on the Fairfax School Board. I have gained valuable experience in managing budgets, fiscal responsibility, and the work required to create some of the best schools in America. I will bring this experience with me to Richmond to protect K-12 education.
Legislative Priority: Environment The state of our environment, around the world and here in the Commonwealth, is at a crossroads. The successful efforts of the last generation to reduce industrial pollution of our air, water and land must now be joined by changes in our own lifestyles, including in our homes, cars, neighborhoods, congregations, malls, recreation areas and workplaces. The ultimate decision of what kind of world we leave behind for our children and grandchildren is ours to make right now. My major environmental concerns include: The state of our environment, around the world and here in the Commonwealth, is at a crossroads. The successful efforts of the last generation to reduce industrial pollution of our air, water and land must now be joined by changes in our own lifestyles, including in our homes, cars, neighborhoods, congregations, malls, recreation areas and workplaces. The ultimate decision of what kind of world we leave behind for our children and grandchildren is ours to make right now. My major environmental concerns include:
Legislative Priority: Health and Senior Services Incredible advances in science and medicine mean we can catch and provide care for some of our most serious diseases. Now we need to make sure health insurance companies are making those advances accessible to all of us, especially all of Virginia’s children. We also need to take care of Virginia’s most vulnerable citizens, our Seniors.
Legislative Priority: Human Rights and Social Justice Public safety is a major concern of the constituents of the 38th District. Our district has a very low crime rate, which is the foundation of our fine quality of life. Governor Kaine has often said, “We can’t be tough on crime without being smart about crime.” Therefore, public safety must be approached from a comprehensive point of view. We must take very good care of our police, firefighters and EMTs, as they protect us and ensure the freedom that a low crime rate and safe neighborhoods allow. We must partner with them and never take their extraordinary service for granted. We also must ensure that all Virginians are represented fairly and equally under state law. But, that is not the case right now. Same-sex partnerships are explicitly illegal in Virginia. And, Virginia has hate crime laws that do not include crimes based on sexual orientation or gender identity and domestic violence laws that explicitly exclude same-sex survivors of domestic violence. Moreover, the House of Delegates in 2011 squarely put the crosshairs on our immigrant neighbors, passing at least 15 onerous, hateful bills specifically targeted against immigrants. This is simply wrong. [13] |
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2013
Kory’s website highlighted campaign themes similar to those highlighted during the previous election cycle:
- Education
- Environment
- Health and Human Services
- Human Rights and Social Justice
- Transportation and Budget
Kaye Kory promotional video for the House of Delegates |
2011
Kory’s website highlighted the following campaign themes:
- Protecting Our K-12 Education
Excerpt: "For the last 10 years it has been my privilege and honor to serve you on the Fairfax School Board. I have gained valuable experience in managing budgets, fiscal responsibility, and the work required to create some of the best schools in America. I will bring this experience with me to Richmond to protect K-12 education."
- Dialogue with Localities and More Local Control
Excerpt: "When I wanted to get a cross walk painted on a road near an elementary school to make the area safer for pedestrians, I had to wait months to get permission from the state. By that time I could have gone out there with a can of paint and done it myself. It is time for the delegate from the 38th District to advocate for more local control."
- Partnering with public safety officials is critical to maintaining safe neighborhoods
Excerpt: "We must take very good care of our police, firefighters and EMTs, as they protect us and ensure the freedom that a low crime rate and safe neighborhoods allow. We must partner with them and never take their extraordinary service for granted."
- Expanding Access to Preventative Healthcare Services
Excerpt: "Incredible advances in science and medicine mean we can catch and provide care for some of our most serious diseases. Now we need to make sure health insurance companies are making those advances accessible to all of us."
- Eliminating the State Sales Tax on Food
Excerpt: "The economy is bad, and everyone needs relief. One of the easiest ways to help all Virginians is to finally repeal the state sales tax on food."
- All Eligible Children Covered by Health Insurance
Excerpt: "We need to make sure all Virginia children who are eligible are enrolled in federally-funded programs providing access to health insurance so they get the preventive health care they need."
- Expanding Northern Virginia Higher Education Resources
Excerpt: "Adding capacity to our excellent Northern Virginia higher education system is critical to ensure the next generation of Virginia leaders are cultivated here at home."
- Short Term Fixes and Long Term Solutions for Our Transportation Problems
Excerpt: "As your delegate, improving transportation for our residents and our businesses will be one of my top priorities. I will fight for a better approach to transportation in Richmond; one that includes short term low-cost fixes and the development of a long term sensible and pragmatic solution."
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Endorsements
2017
In 2017, Kory’s endorsements included the following:
- NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia[15]
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2024
In 2024, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 10 to March 9. Special sessions occurred May 13, 2024; June 18 to July 1; and July 18, 2024.
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2023
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In 2023, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 11 to February 25.
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2022
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In 2022, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 12 to March 12.
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2021
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In 2021, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 13 to February 8.
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2020
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In 2020, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 12. A special session was held from August 18 to November 9.
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2019
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In 2019, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 9 through February 24.
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2018
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In 2018, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 10 through March 10. Special sessions were held from April 11 to May 30 and from August 30 to October 30.
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2017
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In 2017, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 11 through February 25.
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2016
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In 2016, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 13 through March 11.
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2015
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In 2015, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 14 to February 28, 2015.
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2014
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In 2014, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 8 through March 10.
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2013
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In 2013, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 9 to February 25.
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2012
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In 2012, the Virginia General Assembly was in regular session from January 11 to March 10.
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Personal
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Kory and her husband, Ross, have three children, Matthew, Alexander, and Caroline. They live in Falls Church, VA. Kory has been involved with the Annandale Chamber of Commerce, the Virginia League of Conservation Voters, the Fairfax County Democratic Committee, and the NAACP.[1][2]
See also
2021 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Kaye Kory, "Biography," accessed August 30, 2013
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Project Vote Smart, "Kaye Kory - Biography," accessed August 30, 2013
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "Candidacy Requirements for the November 7, 2017 General Election," accessed March 21, 2017
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "2017 November General Unofficial Results," accessed November 7, 2017
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "2017 June Democratic Primary," accessed July 6, 2017
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "2017 June Republican Primary," accessed July 6, 2017
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections, "2015 November Election Calendar," accessed January 2, 2015
- ↑ Virginia Board of Elections, "2015 Primary election results," accessed September 1, 2015
- ↑ Virginia Board of Elections, "2015 General election candidates," accessed September 1, 2015
- ↑ Virginia Board of Elections, “Official Results - 2013 General Election," accessed December 2, 2013
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections, "November 2011 General Election Official Results," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Virginia House of Delegates 2009 General Election Results," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 13.5 13.6 13.7 13.8 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ kayekory.com, "Issues," accessed August 18, 2017
- ↑ NARAL, "2017 Endorsed House Candidates," accessed August 31, 2017
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| Preceded by - |
Virginia House of Delegates District 38 2010-2024 |
Succeeded by Sam Rasoul (D) |
