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Elizabeth Bennett-Parker

Elizabeth Bennett-Parker

Dem

State Senator · Senate District 39

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Biography

Elizabeth Bennett-Parker is a Democratic politician representing Virginia's 39th State Senate District, which she has held since winning a special election in February 2026. Previously, she served in the Virginia House of Delegates for the 5th District from 2022 to 2026, on the Alexandria City Council from 2019 to 2021, and as Vice Mayor of Alexandria during that time. A former nonprofit executive, her 2026 victory secured Democratic control of the seat vacated by Senator Adam Ebbin. Notable achievements include selection for the 2024 Future Caucus Innovation Fellowship in the Healthcare cohort, focusing on bipartisan healthcare policy.

Education and Political Experience

  • Education: Details on formal education are not specified in available records.
  • Political Experience:
    • Virginia State Senator, 39th District .
    • Virginia House of Delegates, 5th District .
    • Alexandria City Councilmember and Vice Mayor .
    • Won Democratic nomination via firehouse primary in January 2026 and special general election in February 2026 against Julie Robbens Lineberry, achieving over 83% of the vote in Arlington.

Committees

4 assignments
Transportation member
Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources member
Local Government member
Privileges and Elections member

At a glance

Office
State Senator
District
Senate District 39
Mailing
Room 611, P.O. Box 396 General Assembly Building, 201 N. 9th St., Richmond, VA 23218