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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.)
Notable personal detailsAdele Y. McClure is a Democratic politician serving in the Virginia House of Delegates representing the 2nd District (first elected in 2023; in office since January 2024). She previously worked in Virginia state government and the Virginia Legislature, including as executive director of the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus and as policy director for former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, and has also worked at the International Monetary Fund and the Association of the United States Army. In 2026 she launched a campaign for Congress 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.
Polls
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
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