Abigail has always believed in a bedrock principle of our democracy: equal rights under the law for all. But she knows that injustice continues to impact all corners of Virginia — from housing to health outcomes to educational opportunities. As the next Governor of Virginia, she will sign legislation into law protecting the rights of all Virginians and making the Commonwealth a more welcoming home to all families.

One of our most fundamental rights is the right to choose our elected officials through free and fair elections. In Congress, Abigail twice voted for the full restoration and modernization of the Voting Rights Act. As Governor, she will support ongoing initiatives to protect voting rights and counteract efforts that seek to disenfranchise voters. She will oppose efforts in Richmond aimed at reversing the progress Virginia has made and making it harder for Virginians to cast their ballots. Abigail supports the General Assembly’s work to add a restoration of voting rights amendment to the Virginia Constitution.

Abigail believes that no Virginian should face discrimination based on the color of their skin, where they are from, how they choose to worship, what disability they have, or whom they love. As a Member of Congress, Abigail voted to pass legislation — which President Biden signed into law — to enshrine into federal statute legal protections for same-sex and interracial couples in Virginia and throughout our country. Abigail supports the General Assembly’s efforts to remove the ban on marriage equality from Virginia’s Constitution and enshrine marriage equality in Virginia.