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Adele McClure

Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Virginia

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Democrat

Adele McClure

Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Virginia

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VA-07 Democratic nominee?

$87.8K

AUG 5, 2026

Primary Election

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1%chance to win

$87.8K

AUG 5, 2026

Candidate Overview

Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.

Current roleState Representative

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyProgressive Democrat

GenderFemale

LocationVirginia

BackgroundVirginia state delegate

EducationVirginia Commonwealth University (B.S., Economics, 2011)

Notable personal detailsAdele Y. McClure is a Democratic politician serving in the Virginia House of Delegates representing the 2nd District (Arlington-area) since 2024. She is a Virginia Commonwealth University graduate and has worked in issue advocacy and in roles connected to Virginia state government and the legislature, including executive director of the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus. She is also a candidate for the U.S. House in Virginia’s 7th congressional district.

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Political Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports expanded government spending to lower costs for working families and strengthen worker protections, and has secured budget amendments to increase funding for housing, childcare, and consumer protections. Rejects corporate PAC funding for her campaign and emphasizes building an economy that reduces housing and energy costs and supports workers.

Healthcare

The candidate says she relied on Medicaid and emphasizes lowering healthcare costs and expanding access for working families. Her campaign language frames the healthcare system as failing working people and calls for reclaiming power to address affordability and access issues.

Immigration & Border

The candidate supports reforming the immigration system with a focus on justice and protecting civil rights. Public materials frame immigration reform alongside criminal justice and civil-rights priorities rather than advocating enforcement-first measures.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

Supports enshrining and protecting reproductive rights, has advocated for safeguarding abortion access via a state constitutional amendment, and backs repeal of parental-consent restrictions for minors. Endorsed by reproductive-rights organizations and lists reproductive justice and maternal health as a policy priority on her campaign site.

Climate & Energy

Supports investment in clean energy and expanded public transit and has included energy affordability and a clean energy plan among her priorities. Positions emphasize clean-energy investment alongside affordability and transportation improvements.

Public Safety & Guns

Supports tighter restrictions to keep firearms away from domestic abusers and sponsored legislation to close loopholes; has been endorsed by a gun-safety advocacy group. Positions favor expanded regulation while recognizing lawful gun ownership.

Latest News

AINews Summary

Last updatedSep 2, 2026

Adele McClure is in the news because Virginia’s primary elections are shaping the lineup for several competitive congressional races ahead of the 2026 midterms. The coverage says the state’s unusually timed primary could affect key House contests and the broader fight for control of Congress. Recent reports focus on turnout, candidate matchups, and how the primary results are setting up the November races, but they do not give many specific details about McClure herself.

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