2024 Virginia General Election

2024 Virginia General Election

Use this guide to help you identify pro-housing candidates in your area!

Alexandria endorsements pending member vote. Click to read Alexandria candidates' questionnaire responses.

Cheat Sheet

Explanations for endorsements are below.

2024 Arlington General Election

Julius D. "JD" Spain, Sr.

Endorsement Explanations

2024 Arlington General Election

JD Spain (1)

Arlington County Board

Julius D. "JD" Spain, Sr.

JD Spain has a strong record of advocacy for Expanded Housing Options (Missing Middle), including repeatedly testifying at public hearings. He is an experienced local civic leader, including with various civic organizations, the Civil Service Commission, and four years as president of the NAACP Arlington Branch. He is also a member of YIMBYs of NoVA.

His questionnaire responses were enthusiastic about making homeownership more accessible and expanding the range of housing choices. He stressed supporting low-income residents and increasing Affordable Housing Investment Fund (AHIF) contributions. He said he would modernize public engagement to more effectively reach renters.

Endorsing chapters
  • YIMBYs of NOVA

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