An Economy That Works for All Virginians
As a small business owner and working mother, Michelle understands the economic pressures on families and businesses. She fights for paid family and medical leave, paid sick leave, workers’ rights, and access to affordable childcare. Michelle champions workforce training and policies supporting small businesses, immigrants, LGBTQ+ workers, and a living wage, all while fostering a greener, more equitable economy.
Affordable Housing for All Virginians
Affordable housing remains a critical challenge across Virginia. While local governments manage land use and development, the state must take stronger action to ensure safe, stable, and affordable homes for working families and seniors. Michelle supports proactive policies such as requiring affordable housing components in state-funded projects and creating a unified statewide strategy to steadily increase affordable housing supply year-over-year.
Quality Education That Supports Every Child and Teacher
Every child deserves access to high-quality public education. Michelle champions increased investments in public schools, including universal pre-K, improved ventilation and safety in school buildings, higher teacher pay, and collective bargaining rights. She supports free community college and expanded career and technical education programs, aiming to reduce education debt and equip students for a competitive future.
Affordable, Accessible Health Care for All
Michelle views health care as a fundamental right. She fights to expand affordable, accessible health care services—especially for mental and behavioral health—and to close gaps affecting women, low-income families, and communities of color. Michelle is a strong advocate for protecting reproductive rights and for science-based policies that ensure public safety in schools and workplaces.
Promoting Good Government and Campaign Finance Reform
Michelle believes good government must evolve with Virginia’s growth. She supports campaign finance reforms including reasonable contribution limits, closing loopholes, and conflict of interest rules to ensure that the government serves its people—not special interests. Michelle champions streamlined ballot access and transparent governance to strengthen democracy and constituent trust.
Legislative Accomplishments
HB 1243: Protecting Homeowners from Unfair Real Estate Contracts
Status: Signed into Law
This bill protects Virginia homeowners by banning real estate service agreements that unfairly lock them into long-term contracts. It prohibits agreements that bind future owners, allow transfers without consent, or create hidden liens on properties—ensuring clear rights and fair treatment in real estate transactions.
HB 699: Improving Patient Awareness in Opioid Prescriptions
Status: Signed into Law
This bill requires medical boards to update regulations, so patients prescribed opioids for pain receive clear, important information about their treatment. It ensures patients are informed unless they fall under specific exceptions, like cancer or hospice care, helping promote safer and more informed opioid use.
HB 692: Protecting Vulnerable Adults from Financial Exploitation
Status: Signed into Law
This bill, known as Larry’s Law, allows financial institutions to identify and report suspected financial exploitation of elderly or vulnerable adults. It permits trusted contact lists, staff training, and safe reporting procedures to better protect seniors and vulnerable individuals from financial abuse.
Why This Race Is Important
Re-electing Delegate Michelle Maldonado is essential for maintaining and expanding the Democratic majority in Virginia’s House of Delegates. Representing the 20th District, Michelle brings a wealth of experience as a former tech attorney and small business owner. Maldonado’s continued service ensures that the voices of her diverse constituents are heard and that progressive policies remain at the forefront of Virginia’s legislative agenda.
Last day to register for primary: June 17, 2025
Deadline to request absentee ballot (primary) June 6, 2025
Date of primary: June 17, 2025
Last day to register for general: November 4, 2025
Deadline to request absentee ballot (general) October 24, 2025
Date of general: November 4, 2025
Located 30 miles outside Washington, D.C., District 20 covers the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park, and parts of Prince William County. District 20 is a diverse community, with a 44% Latino population and many multilingual communities.
2021 Gubernatorial:
Democrat: 55.3%
Republican: 43.7%
2023 House of Delegates:
Democrat: 56.6%
Republican: 43.1%
2024 Presidential Election:
Harris: 55.7%
Trump: 41.8%
Population: 85,589
Households: 26,438
Over 65: 10%
Ages 18–64: 63%
Median Age: 34.4
White: 36%
Black: 11.6%
Latino/a: 44.3%
Asian/Pacific Islander: 8.5%
Other/Two+: 43.8%
Per Capita Income: 41,660
Poverty: 6.9%
College/Postgrad: 29.4%
Some College: 22%
HS Grad: 28%
Not HS Grad: 21%
Christopher Stone is an Air Force veteran and space policy strategist running for the House of Delegates in VA district 20. Stone was appointed to the Department of Defense by President Trump in 2019 to help create the U.S. Space Force and then ran to unseat State Senator Danica Roem in her 2021 House of Delegates election.
Why Virginia is important
After flipping the House of Delegates in 2023, we must protect our Democratic majority to continue safeguarding democracy, especially with the growing threats coming from the federal government. Keeping our majority ensures that Virginia remains a firewall against right-wing extremism and a leader in expanding opportunity, protecting freedoms, and defending democracy.
With recent Democratic victories in special elections and shifting political momentum in our favor, we are well positioned to win in key swing districts that will maintain our Democratic control of the legislature. This election is our chance to solidify Virginia as a stronghold for democracy, protect fundamental rights, keep the Commonwealth moving forward, and create palpable momentum for Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections.
In addition to all 100 House of Delegates seats being up for election, Democrats also could take back the executive branch of the Virginia state government! Former Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger is running to be the first female governor of Virginia.
Regulating High-Risk AI to Protect Virginians and Foster Innovation
“I think it’s really critical for us to create guardrails and frameworks that are flexible and breathable, so that we don’t stifle innovation and creativity.”—Delegate Maldonado
