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Candi King

Candi King

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State Assembly · 23

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Biography

Candi Patrice Mundon King is a Democratic member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 23 since 2021. Born in Portsmouth, Virginia, she is an African American Christian who resides in Dumfries with her family and works in global government affairs. Notable achievements include passing the Virginia MOMnibus to improve maternal healthcare, founding the Sickle Cell Caucus and Black Maternal Health Caucus, securing pay raises for teachers and state employees, providing paid sick leave for home health care workers, and protecting human trafficking victims. She has received awards such as RareVoice State Legislator of the Year and Aggie Wolf Defender of Reproductive Freedom Award.

Education and Political Experience

  • Education: B.A. in Political Science from Norfolk State University.
  • Political Experience: Elected in 2021; serves as Chair of Counties, Cities, and Towns Committee, Vice Chair of Public Safety, and member of Finance and Labor and Commerce Committees. Previously represented District 2; over two decades in advocacy, including securing funding for underserved education programs. Affiliations include Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Girl Scouts troop leader, and Virginia Commission on Unemployment Compensation.

At a glance

Office
State Assembly
District
23
Party
Democratic
Mailing
Room 906, General Assembly Building 201 N. 9th St., Richmond, VA 23219