Lily Franklin
Lily Franklin (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 41. 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.
Elections
2025
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2025
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 41
Incumbent Chris Obenshain and Lily Franklin are running in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 41 on November 4, 2025.
Candidate | ||
![]() | Chris Obenshain (R) | |
![]() | Lily Franklin (D) |
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Lily Franklin advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 41.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Chris Obenshain advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 41.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2023
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2023
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 41
Chris Obenshain defeated Lily Franklin in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 41 on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Chris Obenshain (R) | 50.3 | 12,529 |
![]() | Lily Franklin (D) | 49.6 | 12,346 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 29 |
Total votes: 24,904 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Lily Franklin advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 41.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- James Harder (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 41
Chris Obenshain defeated Lowell Bowman in the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 41 on May 4, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Chris Obenshain | 58.0 | 294 |
Lowell Bowman | 42.0 | 213 |
Total votes: 507 | ||||
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Endorsements
Franklin received the following endorsements.
Campaign themes
2025
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2023
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2025 Elections
External links
Candidate Virginia House of Delegates District 41 |
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