Anne Pogue Donohue

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Anne Pogue Donohue is an at-large member of the Loudoun County Public Schools in Virginia. She assumed office on January 1, 2024. Her current term ends on January 1, 2028.

Donohue ran for election for an at-large seat of the Loudoun County Public Schools in Virginia. She won in the general election on November 7, 2023.

Donohue completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Anne Pogue Donohue was born in Carbondale, Illinois. Pogue Donohue earned a bachelor's degree from Hollins University in 2002 and a J.D. from Cornell Law School in 2005. Her career experience includes working as an attorney and adjunct professor of legal writing at George Washington University Law School. Pogue Donohue has been affiliated with Loudoun Moms Demand Action, Loudoun NAACP, Loudoun Chorale, St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church, and the Loudoun County Democratic Committee.^[1]

Elections

2023

General election

General election for Loudoun County Public Schools, At-large

Anne Pogue Donohue defeated Michael Rivera in the general election for Loudoun County Public Schools, At-large on November 7, 2023.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Anne Pogue Donohue (Nonpartisan)	53.2	71,432
	Michael Rivera (Nonpartisan)	46.3	62,115
	Other/Write-in votes	0.5	698

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 134,245
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Denise Corbo (Nonpartisan)

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Donohue received the following endorsements.

State Rep. David Reid (D)
State Rep. Irene Shin (D)
State Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D)
Leesburg Mayor Kelly Burk
Loudoun Cnty. Commonwealth Atty. Buta Biberaj (D)
Megan Lockwood - Loudoun County Sch. Brd. cand.
Frmr. Va. Sec. of Ed. Atif Qarni (D)
Loudoun County, Va., Democratic Party
Loudoun Education Association
Northern Virginia Labor Federation
Everytown for Gun Safety
New Virginia Majority
We the People for Education
Barbara Jones - Loudoun County NOW Pres.
Janann Mercker - Activist

Ratings

Donohue received ratings or grades from the following organizations.

iVoterGuide
Virginia Citizens Defense League

Pledges

Donohue signed the following pledges.

Everytown for Gun Safety

Campaign themes

2023

Ballotpedia survey responses

Anne Pogue Donohue completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Donohue's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am the proud parent of two LCPS elementary school students. I have lived and been an active volunteer in Loudoun since 2014. I am a former prosecutor and career government safety attorney. I grew up in a rural, poor community in the Midwest and attended K-12 public schools. I know from experience the power that a great public education has to open doors and change people's lives -- it gives students the opportunity to succeed, to support themselves and their families, and give back to their communities.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

All students and staff, regardless of background, need to be welcome, safe, and included in our LCPS community.
Our educators need to be supported, appreciated, and respected.
Our School Board needs to hear the concerns from our community, engage in respectful and civil discourse, and make evidence-based decisions focused on the best interests of our students.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Public safety, accountability, and combatting discrimination.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Elected officials need to possess integrity and humility. They must always remember that it is a privilege to serve the public, and that their obligation to make decisions to benefit their community rather than themselves. Part of having integrity means being as transparent as possible with the community, being responsive, and admitting when you have made a mistake.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

There are several reasons I believe I will be a successful officeholder. First, I am running for this position because of my dedication to true public service, not because I am trying to obtain benefits for myself or set myself up to run for a different position in the future. Further, due to my training as an attorney, I have extensive experience considering many possible solutions to a situation and dispassionately evaluating pros and cons of each. I also have experience building consensus among groups with divergent interests in furtherance of a common goal. I have worked with people who have different political viewpoints, and have worked under both Republican and Democratic leaders, so I am accustomed to setting aside political disagreements in order to get a job done.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I remember when I was seven years old watching the Challenger Shuttle explosion on the news.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My very first job was trimming grapes in a local vineyard during the summers. I worked there during summer months for a few years during high school and college.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

"Ruby Tuesday" by the Rolling Stones. My family recently adopted a pair of four-month-old kittens, whom we named Trixie and Ruby. When a friend and her daugther came over to meet them, the friend told my daughter there is a famous song about Ruby, and since then I can't get it out of my head!

What is the primary job of a school board member in your view?

The job of every School Board member is to make sure we are providing the best possible education to the students of Loudoun County. In order to do this, Board members must make important policy decisions, set clear expectations for the Superintendent, model support for educators, and rebuild relationships between Loudoun families and LCPS.

Who are your constituents?

My constituents are everyone who lives and works in Loudoun County, whether or not they are eligible to vote. The health of our public schools affects the health and stability of our entire community. While parents, students, and educators are the biggest stakeholders, the decisions the School Board makes about LCPS impact beyond the school district.

How might you support the mental health needs of students/faculty/staff?

The mental health of our students and educators is of utmost importance. Schools should provide to students and educators, and make available to parents and families, information and instruction on how to recognize indicators that they or someone they know might be struggling with mental health challenges. Such instruction should also include teaching students and educators when and how to intervene, how to seek help and support from others, and destigmatizing the conversation around mental health challenges. Schools should increase the number of counselors available and ensure that students and educators know that resource is available and how they can help. Peer mentoring and counseling for both students and educators should also be encouraged.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Everytown for Gun Safety; Loudoun Education Association PAC; NOVA Labor; New Virginia Majority; Loudoun County Democratic Committee; Former Virginia Secretary of Education Atif Qarni; State Senator Jennifer Boysko; Virginia Delegate David Reid; Virginia Delegate Wendy Gooditis; Virginia Delegate Suhas Subramanyam; Virginia Delegate Irene Shin; Loudoun Commonwealth's Attorney Buta Biberaj; and Leesburg Mayor Kelly Burk

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2023

General election

General election for Loudoun County Public Schools, At-large

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