Rae Cousins
Rae Cousins (Democratic Party) is a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 79. She assumed office on January 10, 2024. Her current term ends on January 14, 2026.
Cousins (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 79. 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.
Biography
Rae Cousins was born in Richmond, Virginia. Cousins earned a bachelor's degree from The College of William & Mary in 2001 and a J.D. from the Howard University School of Law in 2010. Her career experience includes working as an attorney.[1]
Elections
2025
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2025
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 79
Incumbent Rae Cousins and Kelsey Linnehan are running in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 79 on November 4, 2025.
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| Kelsey Linnehan (R) | ||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Rae Cousins advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 79.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Kelsey Linnehan advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 79.
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 79
Rae Cousins won election in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 79 on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Rae Cousins (D) | 97.5 | 20,225 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.5 | 516 | ||
| Total votes: 20,741 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Eric Sundberg (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 79
Rae Cousins defeated Ann-Frances Lambert and Richard Walker in the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 79 on June 20, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Rae Cousins | 62.6 | 4,362 |
 | Ann-Frances Lambert | 30.0 | 2,086 | |
 | Richard Walker | 7.4 | 515 | |
| Total votes: 6,963 | |||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2025
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2023
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2024
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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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See also
2025 Elections
External links
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Candidate Virginia House of Delegates District 79 |
Officeholder Virginia House of Delegates District 79 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Nadarius Clark (D) |
Virginia House of Delegates District 79 2024-Present |
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