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Our Work

New Virginia Majority launched in 2007 with the goal of building a bloc of conscious, consistent voters to advance a new politic that is democratic, sustainable, and just.

We envision a Virginia that centers the needs of working-class people, people of color, immigrants, women, and young people to build a real democracy rooted in racial and economic justice.

We are not quite there yet, but together we have come a long way.

Over 50,000 formerly incarcerated people are now registered to vote, voter participation is up among new majority voters, and nearly 400,000 more Virginians have access to affordable health coverage.

In our policy agenda, we offer steps to make this vision a reality, one that centers working-class people of color in Virginia as the drivers of a bold new agenda for all. 

Housing

All Virginians deserve access to clean, safe, and affordable housing regardless of their income, gender identity, sexual orientation, immigration status, or if they are returning citizens. We support legislation that will: Invest...
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Criminal Justice

We believe that a fair and just criminal justice system ensures that law enforcement officers are accountable to their communities, there are more community-based alternatives to incarceration, poverty is decriminalized, and returning...
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