Danica Roem Makes History as Virginia's First Transgender State Senator
Danica Roem, a Democrat and the first transgender member of the Virginia General Assembly, won the 30th District Senate seat, defeating Republican candidate Bill Woolf. Roem focused on governance issues such as improving regional mobility, opposing data center development, and addressing food insecurity. She emphasized the importance of fixing roads, feeding kids, and protecting civil rights. Woolf, a former law enforcement officer, campaigned on reducing crime and giving parents more control over public schooling. Roem raised $571,904, while Woolf raised $687,220 during the campaign.