NEW RURAL VIRGINIA PODCAST

A lifelong Virginian, former mayor, and educator with over 26 years in public education, Mary Person has led initiatives for free community college, first-time homebuyer programs, and safer neighborhoods. She’s focused on strong public schools, accessible health care, and economic growth for all Virginians. Learn more: www. PersonForDelegate.com  

Delegate Josh Thomas is a Marine Corps veteran, attorney, and public servant representing Virginia’s 21st House District. He focuses on equitable housing and accountable growth and shares insights on the impacts of federal funding reductions. Learn more: www. JetforVA.com https://seedandspark.com/fund/river-maid#story

Joy Powers, candidate for Virginia House of Delegates District 51, rejoins the New Rural Virginia Podcast to discuss early voting and her H.O.M.E. plan — Healthcare, Opportunity, Market Affordability, and Education.   Learn more: www. JoyForVA.com

Forrest Miller is a 20-year U.S. Army veteran and former White House Communication Agency engineer. A political moderate, he’s running to support local governments, protect healthcare access, defend childhood vaccines, and bring practical leadership to issues like data center development.   Learn more: www. ForrestMiller4va.com   NewRuralVa.org

Senator Tim Kaine joins the New Rural Virginia Podcast to discuss the issues shaping rural communities, the role they play in the future of the Commonwealth, and what’s at stake in this year’s House of Delegates election. Learn more: www. Kaine.senate.gov Produced and co-hosted by Larry Wohlers and Parson Brown www. NewRuralVirginia.org

Shane Boswell brings a record of service and problem-solving, from serving in the U.S. Navy to leading teams in critical infrastructure. He’s running to put that same dedication to work for families in House District 31. Learn more: www. ShaneBoswell.com

Donna Littlepage brings decades of health care leadership, helping grow Carilion Clinic into the largest nonprofit medical system in rural Virginia. She plans to bring that proven leadership to House District 40. Learn more: www. Littlepage4VA.com

Sara Ratcliffe brings decades of effective advocacy to her campaign, focusing on improving healthcare access, expanding rural economic opportunities, strengthening education, and protecting reproductive freedom in House District 62.  Learn more: www. SaraForVirginia.com

Angela Chainer brings over 30 years of leadership in law enforcement, crisis response, and international peacekeeping. She’s focused on rebuilding trust, protecting rural services, and solving issues from the ground up in House District 56. Learn more: angelachainer.com 🎵 Music: No Kings in the USA by Gangstagrass feat. Allison Russell, Demeanor, R-SON, Dolio The Sleuth & Ole! No Kings

Joy Powers is a fourth-generation farmer from Bedford County with firsthand knowledge of rural life. She speaks on strengthening family farms, public schools, rural health care, and infrastructure in House District 51. Learn more: joyforva.com