Joy for Virginia

Joy Powers
for Virginia House of Delegates District 51
To My District,
I’m running for the Virginia House of Delegates in District 51 because our community deserves real leadership that puts people first. Politics today is too often about division and party loyalty, but I believe in practical solutions that improve our daily lives—strong schools, good jobs, safer roads, support for first responders, farmers, and veterans, and protecting our rural way of life. I running as member of the Democratic party but I come from an bipartisan background and have always been focused on serving people, not political parties. While others may push national agendas, my priority is making government work for us, not against us. That means local control, common-sense policies, and leadership that listens.
Our community deserves a representative who works for us—not political points. I’m ready to roll up my sleeves and fight for the issues that matter to our families, businesses, and future.
My Priorities for Our District
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Supporting Family Farms & Small Businesses – Cutting red tape, lowering taxes, and making smart investments in rural economic growth to help local businesses and farmers thrive.
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Fixing Our Broken Foster Care System – Ensuring children and families get the support they need by improving oversight, resources, and outcomes for foster youth.
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Protecting Rural Healthcare & Schools – Fighting for fair funding and better access to quality healthcare and education so that every family, no matter where they live, has the services they need.
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Defending the Constitutional Rights of Virginians – As a gun owner and former firearms industry professional, I will always stand for responsible gun ownership. And as a woman, mother, and Christian, I will fight to keep politics out of our doctors’ offices and churches—personal decisions should stay personal.
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Investing in Roads & Public Services – Safer roads, stronger bridges, efficent and affordable broadband access and fully funded fire, EMS, and law enforcement to keep our communities safe.
I’m not running to serve party politics—I’m running for you. Let’s give District 51 a representative who will fight for our families, our schools, our farms, and our future.