Angelia Williams Graves

Angelia Williams Graves is an American politician who has served as a Democratic member for the 90th district in the Virginia House of Delegates since 2021.

Angelia Williams Graves
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 90th district
Assumed office
January 13, 2021
Preceded byJoseph C. Lindsey
Personal details
Born
Angelia Marie Williams
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseTommy Graves
Children2
ResidenceNorfolk, Virginia
CommitteesPublic Safety
Counties Cities and Towns
Agriculture Chesapeake and Natural Resources
WebsiteCampaign website

Biography

Graves obtained an Associate Degree in Business Administration from Tidewater Community College. She would then go on to obtain a Bachelor's Degree in marketing from Old Dominion University.[1]

Political career

2010

Graves first entered politics in 2010 running for Norfolk City Council's Super Ward 7. Graves would win the election with 40% of the vote. She would be re-elected again in 2012, 2016, and 2020.[2] Graves would also serve as vice-mayor from 2013 to 2016.[3]

2021

On November 19, 2020, Graves announced her plan to run for the 90th district in the Virginia House of Delegates following the resignation of Delegate Joseph C. Lindsey to become a judge in the Norfolk General District Court.[4] Graves would defeat Rick James for the Democratic nomination in a firehouse primary.[5] She would go on and defeat Republican Sylvia Bryant in the special election.[3]

Election history
2010 Norfolk City Council Superward 7[6]
Party Candidate Votes %
Independent Angelia M. Williams 7,883 40
Independent Phillip Hawkins, Jr. 5,149 26.1
Independent Earl P. Fraley, Jr. 4,311 21.9
Independent Jimmie D. Wilson 2,216 11.3%
2012 Norfolk City Council Superward 7[7]
Party Candidate Votes %
Independent Angelia Marie Williams 2,620 69.9
Independent Sonya Lee Smith 1,100 29.3
2016 Norfolk City Council Superward 7[8]
Party Candidate Votes %
Independent Angelia Williams Graves 7,673 58.3
Independent G. W. Billy Cook, Jr. 4,217 32
Independent Kendrick Juvill Turner 618 4.7
Independent Harry David Candela 611 4.6
2020 Norfolk City Council Superward 7[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Independent Angelia Williams Graves 5,492 97.6
Write-In Others 137 2.4
2021 90th House of Delegates District special election[10]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democrat Angelia Williams Graves 3,691 63.5
Republican Sylvia Bryant 2,114 36.4

References
  1. WAVY, Web Staff (November 16, 2020). "Councilwoman Angelia Williams Graves announces candidacy for Virginia's 90th House of Delegates District". WAVY. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
  2. Eberly, Tim (January 19, 2016). "Former Norfolk school board member announces third run for City Council". The Virginia Pilot. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
  3. Taylor, Jacob (January 6, 2021). "Candi King and Angelia Williams Graves Win Special Elections for Virginia House Seats". The Tennessee Star. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
  4. Staff, Web (November 19, 2020). "Two Local Politicians Launch Early Bid For 90th District". The New Journal and Guide. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
  5. Web Staff, WAVY (December 5, 2020). "Norfolk Democrats select nominee to fill 90th District House of Delegates seat". WAVY. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
  6. "Virginia Elections Database » 2010 City Council General Election Norfolk City - Superward 7". Virginia Elections Database.
  7. "Virginia Elections Database » 2012 City Council General Election Norfolk City - Superward 7". Virginia Elections Database.
  8. "Virginia Elections Database » 2016 City Council General Election Norfolk City - Superward 7". Virginia Elections Database.
  9. "Virginia Elections Database » 2020 City Council General Election Norfolk City - Superward 7". Virginia Elections Database.
  10. "2021 January Special".
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