Margaret Angela Franklin is a Democratic member of the Virginia House of Delegates representing the 23rd District, which includes parts of Prince William and Stafford Counties. She was elected in a special election on January 14, 2026, and took office on January 19, 2026, defeating Republican Verndell Robinson with 2,773 votes to 810. Previously, she served as Woodbridge District Supervisor on the Prince William County Board of County Supervisors since 2019, becoming one of the first African American women on the board. Notable achievements include serving as Vice Chair of the Board, Chair of the VRE Operations Board, Chair of PRTC/OmniRide, and Chair of the Economic & Workforce Development Committee for the Virginia Association of Counties. She has led efforts on affordable housing expansion, economic opportunity, child protection, transportation, and sustainable growth.

Education and Political Experience

Specific details on her education are not available in public records. Her political experience includes election to the Prince William County Board of County Supervisors in 2019, where she focused on regional transit, job growth, infrastructure, and creating affordable housing for seniors, families, and essential workers. She previously sought the Democratic nomination for Virginia's 7th Congressional District and now serves on key committees advancing community safety and workforce development in the House of Delegates.