Compassion and courage. The heart of a public servant with the grit of an ice hockey player. That’s me. I’m Ericka Kopp, candidate for Congress in Virginia’s First District. I stand for access and accountability, and I’m putting people and communities over partisan politics.
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Elections
Easy Snack Donation Volunteer Opportunity!
In addition to the many election related volunteer opportunities we’ve shared to help between now and election day, we want to highlight another: The Henrico Dems have asked for folks to drop off snacks for canvas volunteers.
Get to Know Jay Jones
Who is Jay Jones? Short answer, he’s a former state lawmaker and Assistant Attorney General whose current goal is to become the next Attorney General of Virginia. Jones is a candidate whose history of public service has deep roots.
Election Related Volunteer Opportunities
Looking to get involved this election season? There are MANY was to do it. Be a poll greeter, host an event, recruit volunteers, distribute signs, help at outreach events, get out the vote, phone or text bank, become a student page…
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Youngkin’s EO – Election Security or Voter Suppression?
Days before early voting got underway in Virginia for the 2025 election, Governor Glenn Youngkin signed an Executive Order “to Further Enhance Security of the Commonwealth’s Electoral Process.”Read More
Make A Plan To Vote
The countdown is on for Virginia’s General and Special elections. Make a plan to vote using this guide as well as other election resources listed below.
November 4, 2025, is the date for the General and Special elections: Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Virginia House of Delegates, and local offices.Read More
Letter to the Editor: Why I’m Running For Congress
I’m often asked why a meteorologist would run for office. For me, the reasons are connected to what I remember growing up in Richmond. I have loved earth science ever since I was a kid in the ‘70s and vividly remember the thick haze that used to hang over the city every summer and the news stories about Kepone poisoning the James River. And I wondered why we could not do better. It turns out we could…
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The Importance of May Nivar’s HD57 Race!
“If we flip this seat, Republicans do not have a path to controlling the House of Delegates – it’s over for them”. Arif Hasan, campaign manager for HD-57 Democratic candidate May Nivar stresses the importance of this race. Neighbors for Change hosted a “Mocktails for May” event at the campaign office last night to give people a chance to meet and talk to May.
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Get to Know Ghazala Hashmi
Who is Ghazala Hashmi? Short answer: She’s an accomplished senator (D SD 15) in the VA General Assembly and her new goal is to become the next Lt. Governor of Virginia.
Yet there’s far more to Ghazala Hashmi than meets the eye.
Hashmi has served in the Virginia State Senate since 2020. Her journey is one to which many Virginians can relate. Read More
All Kinds of Virginia Women Support Reproductive Healthcare
Reproductive healthcare access is a area of common ground for different kinds of Virginia women and has a significant role in the 2025 Virginia governor’s race, with some women saying that this issue is “reshaping how they plan to vote this fall.”
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Letter to the Editor: Wittman’s Medicaid Claims Deserve Closer Scrutiny
Affordable, accessible healthcare keeps people healthy and able to work, which is why I am working to protect Medicaid for low-income individuals by running for Congress in Virginia’s 1st Congressional District. Our current Representative recently made two claims that deserve closer scrutiny.
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May Nivar Needs YOU to flip HD57
Neighbors For Change is proud to stand behind May Nivar, Democratic Candidate for Delegate in HD57. May has been knocking on doors and talking with voters across the district, but with less than 100 days to go before the election, she needs our support to flip this seat blue.
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