Candi King
2024 - Present
2026
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Candi King (Democratic Party) is a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 23. She assumed office on January 10, 2024.
King (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 23. She won in the general election on November 4, 2025.
Biography
Candi King lives in Dumfries, Virginia. King earned a bachelor's degree from Norfolk State University. Her career experience includes working as a community relations professional. King has served as a special needs parent advocate and has volunteered with Freedom High School.[1]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
King was assigned to the following committees:
- Counties, Cities and Towns Committee, Chair
- House Finance Committee
- Labor and Commerce Committee
- Public Safety Committee, Vice chair
2023-2024
King was assigned to the following committees:
2020-2021
King was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2025
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2025
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 23
Incumbent Candi King defeated James Tully in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 23 on November 4, 2025.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Candi King (D) | 76.1 | 17,303 |
 | James Tully (R) | 23.9 | 5,441 | |
| Total votes: 22,744 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Candi King advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 23.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. James Tully advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 23.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
King received the following endorsements.
2023
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2023
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 23
Incumbent Candi King defeated James Tully in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 23 on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Candi King (D) | 67.9 | 10,155 |
| James Tully (R) | 31.7 | 4,733 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 57 | ||
| Total votes: 14,945 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Candi King advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 23.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. James Tully advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 23.
Endorsements
King received the following endorsements.
2021
Regular election for House of Delegates
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2021
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 2
Incumbent Candi King defeated Gina Ciarcia in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 2 on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Candi King (D) | 57.2 | 15,310 |
 | Gina Ciarcia (R) | 42.6 | 11,393 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 60 | ||
| Total votes: 26,763 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 2
Incumbent Candi King defeated Pamela Montgomery in the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 2 on June 8, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Candi King | 67.8 | 3,553 |
 | Pamela Montgomery | 32.2 | 1,690 | |
| Total votes: 5,243 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Rozia Henson (D)
Republican convention
The Republican convention was canceled. Gina Ciarcia advanced from the Republican convention for Virginia House of Delegates District 2.
Campaign finance
Special election for House of Delegates
See also: Virginia state legislative special elections, 2021
General election
Special general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 2
Candi King defeated Heather Mitchell in the special general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 2 on January 5, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Candi King (D) | 51.7 | 4,451 |
 | Heather Mitchell (R) | 48.2 | 4,143 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 9 | ||
| Total votes: 8,603 | |||
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Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2025
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2023
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2021
Regular election for House of Delegates
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Special election for House of Delegates
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Campaign finance summary
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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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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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See also
2025 Elections
External links
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Candidate Virginia House of Delegates District 23 |
Officeholder Virginia House of Delegates District 23 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Wendell Walker (R) |
Virginia House of Delegates District 23 2024-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Virginia House of Delegates District 2 2021-2024 |
Succeeded by Adele McClure (D) |
