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Democrat
Adele McClure
VA-07 Democratic nominee?
$87.8K
AUG 5, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleState Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderFemale
LocationVirginia
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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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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.
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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.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026
Adele McClure is in the news as a candidate in Virginia’s primary elections ahead of the 2026 midterms. The latest coverage focuses on the broader primary contests for congressional and local offices, including several competitive U.S. House races. No specific new development about McClure is provided in the available summary.
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Polls
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
VA-07 Democratic nominee?
Endorsers of Adele McClure for VA-07 Democratic nominee?
Friends of the Earth Action Virginia
Public endorsement
Friends of the Earth Action Virginia endorsed Adele McClure.
UFCW Local 400
Labor organization
UFCW Local 400 endorsed Adele McClure in the 2025 Virginia elections.
Save the Children Action Network
Public endorsement
Save the Children Action Network endorsed Adele McClure for the Virginia House of Delegates.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$80.0K
$60.0K
$40.0K
$20.0K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$80.0K
$5.7K
$74.3K
$4.1K
Source: FEC