Saundra Davis

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Saundra Davis

Nonpartisan

Candidate, Fairfax County Public Schools, Braddock District

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 4, 2025

Next election

March 3, 2026

Education

High school

Doherty High School

Bachelor's

Colorado State University, 1992

Graduate

The University of Southern California, 1996

Graduate

University of Southern California, 1996

Personal

Birthplace

Ohio

Religion

Nondenominational

Profession

Parent

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Saundra Davis is running in a special election to the Fairfax County Public Schools to represent Braddock District in Virginia. She is on the ballot in the special general election on March 3, 2026.^[source]

Biography

Saundra Davis was born in Ohio. Davis earned a bachelor's degree from Colorado State University in 1992 and a graduate degree from the University of Southern California in 1996. Her career experience includes being a parent.

Elections

2026

See also: Fairfax County Public Schools, Virginia, elections (2026)

General election

The general election will occur on March 3, 2026.

Special general election for Fairfax County Public Schools, Braddock District

Tom Dannan (Nonpartisan) and Saundra Davis (Nonpartisan) are running in the special general election for Fairfax County Public Schools, Braddock District on March 3, 2026.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Tom Dannan (Nonpartisan)
		Saundra Davis (Nonpartisan)

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2025

See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2025

General election

General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 15

Incumbent Laura Jane Cohen defeated Saundra Davis in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 15 on November 4, 2025.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Laura Jane Cohen (D)	67.4	27,353
		Saundra Davis (R)	32.4	13,146
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	88

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 40,587
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Laura Jane Cohen advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 15.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Saundra Davis advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 15.

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Davis in this election.

2023

See also: Fairfax County Public Schools, Virginia, elections (2023)

General election

General election for Fairfax County Public Schools, At-large (3 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for Fairfax County Public Schools, At-large on November 7, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ryan McElveen (Nonpartisan)	19.9	169,203
✔		Ilryong Moon (Nonpartisan)	19.6	166,706
✔	Submit photo	Kyle McDaniel (Nonpartisan)	19.2	163,884
		Saundra Davis (Nonpartisan)	11.5	97,906
		Maureen Brody (Nonpartisan)	10.6	90,288
		Cassandra Aucoin (Nonpartisan)	10.4	88,478
		Linda Ann Pellegrino (Nonpartisan)	3.2	27,136
		Ahmed Hussein (Nonpartisan)	2.8	23,916
		Peter Gabor (Nonpartisan)	2.5	21,516
		Other/Write-in votes	0.4	3,064

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Hamid Munir (Nonpartisan)
• Abrar Omeish (Nonpartisan)
• Lawrence Webb (Nonpartisan)
• Chris Lewis (Nonpartisan)

Endorsements

Davis received the following endorsements. To view a full list of Davis's endorsements as published by their campaign, click here.

• State Sen. John Chapman Petersen (D)
• Atty. Gen. Jason Miyares (R)
• Fairfax County, Va., Republican Party
• American Hindu Coalition
• Change Makers PAC
• Fairfax County Parents Association
• Erin Lobato - Voices of Fairfax Founder

Campaign themes

2026

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2025

Saundra Davis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Davis' responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

A proud mother of three adult children who has called District 15 home for 13 years, Saundra brings both professional expertise and personal investment to her campaign. She holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Colorado State University and master's degrees in Health Care Administration and Gerontology from the University of Southern California.

Professionally, Saundra served as the director of a secure memory care community, where she developed a deep understanding of how to balance budgetary constraints with the critical needs of vulnerable populations. This experience taught her the importance of fiscal responsibility while never losing sight of the human impact of policy decisions.

She currently serves as an appointee to the Virginia Public Guardian and Conservator Advisory Board, which advises the Commissioner of the Department for the Aging and assists in the coordination and management of local and regional programs appointed to act as public guardians and conservators.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Better schools
• Safer neighborhoods
• Lower taxes

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I'm passionate about public policies that directly impact Virginians' daily lives, especially families, children, and those who serve our communities.

Better Schools: I believe in transparency, accountability, and high standards in education. Our students should be prepared not just to graduate but to succeed in life, and parents should have a real voice in the classroom.

Safer Neighborhoods: That means supporting law enforcement, cracking down on crime, and ensuring our communities are safe, well-lit, and protected.

Lower Taxes: I’m committed to easing the burden on working families—starting with eliminating Virginia’s unfair car tax.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Courage

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Taxpayer-oriented decision-making.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The attempted assassination of Ronald Reagan.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I worked in a grocery store bakery my senior year of high school.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

We need leaders who believe in freedom, opportunity, and limited government, not one-size-fits-all mandates and massive spending that leads to higher taxes and fewer choices for everyday Virginians.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes, I believe it’s absolutely beneficial to build relationships with other legislators. Good relationships lead to better communication, collaboration, and the ability to find common ground even when we don’t always agree. Strong working relationships help move good policy forward, cut through gridlock, and ensure that the voices of the people we represent are heard.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Chap Petersen and Siobhan Dunnavant

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

No

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Yes, one constituent's child was socially transitioned at school for over a year without being notified.

What is the first bill you would introduce if elected?

I would introduce a bill requiring local education agencies to provide intermittent independent audits on spending before transferring state funds.

What committees interest you?

Education, Health and Human Services

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2023

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Saundra Davis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Davis' responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a mother of 3 children. We are a military family who decided to stay in the Fairfax County area after retirement so our children could partake in the educational opportunities and excellence this area afforded. I did not realize, at the time, that what was a foregone conclusion would become something I would have to end up fighting for. I am a product of a military family. I grew up here, there, and everywhere. Frequent moves meant that I had to work hard to keep up. I ended up at Colorado State University for my undergraduate degree in Psychology and at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles for my postgraduate years. I have a master’s degree in Health Care Administration and a master’s degree in Gerontology. I have many volunteer experiences under my belt but my last formal employment was as the director of a secure memory care unit in a nursing home. I intended to return to this field after I raised my children, but life is funny like that. Instead, I am called to protect another vulnerable population, the children of FCPS.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Trust that I am the person to disrupt the group-think that infects the current school board. There are no guard rails on how far they will progress away from a focus on academics
• Transparency is a key component of the process of fixing FCPS. As a school board member, I will commit to giving you the information you need to parent with access to a reliable, world-class education with minimal 3rd party influence.
• Together we can return to high-quality academics and equal opportunity for all students.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I want to investigate and help mediate the factors prompting the exodus of teachers and students from FCPS.I am interested in solutions to address learning loss and the mental fallout caused by extensive school closures.I will point out and help rectify when FCPS is failing to walk the walk when it comes to students with disabilities.I would be excited to increase the number of schools in the county that participate in the Purple Star program for military-connected students.I will lead a return to focus on academic rigor over politics. I view the learning loss, declining standardized test scores, and modified grading as not only damaging to FCPS’s reputation but also a roadblock to college admissions, vocational success, a deterrent to people choosing to stay or move to the area, and a danger to our national security.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The swearing in of President Jimmy Carter. I was 6 years old.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Virginia Attorney General, Jason Miyares

Fairfax County Parents Association
Fairfax County Republican Committee

American Hindu Coalition

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Other survey responses

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• Patch Media
• League of Women Voters

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