Jeannemarie Devolites is ready to take the step from the House of Delegates to Virginia Senate. Devolites has worked hard during her tenure in the House. She has learned to navigate the complex power and information structures in Richmond, has garnered important help from Capitol Hill, and has used her skills to advocate for Northern Virginia in a variety of important ways.
Devolites has not embraced the tax cap or revenue neutral rhetoric of many Republicans. She has been an effective legislator, successfully authoring 75 bills, including creation of a program that provides health care for children of the working poor.
As we said in endorsing Janet Howell, the Virginia Senate desperately needs intelligent women from Northern Virginia. Devolites is an important part of that equation.
Fairfax County is lucky to have Ron Christian, as a candidate and as a community leader. His skills and motivations are beyond reproach. In terms of being able to do an effective job for the district however, Devolites is our choice.