Lashrecse Aird
2024 - Present
2028
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Lashrecse Aird (Democratic Party) is a member of the Virginia State Senate, representing District 13. She assumed office on January 10, 2024. Her current term ends on January 12, 2028.
Aird (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Virginia State Senate to represent District 13. She won in the general election on November 7, 2023.
Biography
Aird received her B.A. from Virginia State University in 2008. Her professional experience includes working in higher education administration. She has served as chairwoman of the Petersburg Democratic Committee and has served on the City of Petersburg Planning Commission.[1]
Committee assignments
Note: This membership information was last updated in September 2023. Ballotpedia completes biannual updates of committee membership. If you would like to send us an update, email us at:[email protected].
2020-2021
Aird was assigned to the following committees:
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2019-2020
Aird was assigned to the following committees:
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2016 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2016 legislative session, Aird served on the following committees:
| Virginia committee assignments, 2016 |
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| • Finance |
| • General Laws |
| • Health, Welfare and Institutions |
Sponsored legislation
Elections
2023
See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2023
General election
General election for Virginia State Senate District 13
Lashrecse Aird defeated Eric Ditri in the general election for Virginia State Senate District 13 on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Lashrecse Aird (D) | 59.8 | 35,472 |
| Eric Ditri (R) | 40.0 | 23,727 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 98 | ||
| Total votes: 59,297 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Daniel Muniz (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Virginia State Senate District 13
Lashrecse Aird defeated incumbent Joseph Morrissey in the Democratic primary for Virginia State Senate District 13 on June 20, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lashrecse Aird | 70.0 | 15,297 |
 | Joseph Morrissey | 30.0 | 6,557 | |
| Total votes: 21,854 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Eric Ditri advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia State Senate District 13.
Endorsements
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Aird received the following endorsements.
2021
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2021
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 63
Kim Taylor defeated incumbent Lashrecse Aird in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 63 on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kim Taylor (R) | 50.7 | 16,813 |
| Lashrecse Aird (D) | 49.2 | 16,301 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 45 | ||
| Total votes: 33,159 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Lashrecse Aird advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 63.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Kim Taylor advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 63.
Campaign finance
2019
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2019
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 63
Incumbent Lashrecse Aird defeated Larry Haake in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 63 on November 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lashrecse Aird (D) | 55.0 | 12,796 |
 | Larry Haake (Independent) | 44.3 | 10,291 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.7 | 160 | ||
| Total votes: 23,247 | |||
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2017
General election
Elections for the Virginia House of Delegates took place in 2017. All 100 house seats were up for election. The general election took place on November 7, 2017. A primary election took place on June 13, 2017. The filing deadline for primary election candidates was March 30, 2017. The filing deadline for non-party candidates and candidates nominated by methods other than a primary was June 13, 2017.[2] Incumbent Lashrecse Aird (D) ran unopposed in the Virginia House of Delegates District 63 general election.[3]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 63 General Election, 2017 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Lashrecse Aird Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 15,623 | |
| Total Votes | 15,623 | |||
| Source: Virginia Department of Elections | ||||
Democratic primary election
Incumbent Lashrecse Aird defeated Gerry Rawlinson in the Virginia House of Delegates District 63 Democratic primary.[4]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 63 Democratic Primary, 2017 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Lashrecse Aird Incumbent |
72.11% | 5,062 |
| Gerry Rawlinson | 27.89% | 1,958 |
| Total Votes | 7,020 | |
Republican primary election
No Republican candidate filed to run for this seat. [5]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 63 Republican Primary, 2017 | ||
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2015
Elections for the Virginia House of Delegates took place in 2015. A primary election was held on June 9, 2015. The general election took place on November 3, 2015. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 26, 2015.[6] Lashrecse Aird defeated Larry Brown, W. H. Jones, Jr., Atiba Muse and Gerry Rawlinson in the Democratic primary. Aird was unchallenged in the general election.[7][8]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 63 Democratic Primary, 2015 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Lashrecse Aird |
40.2% | 1,975 |
| Larry Brown | 21.1% | 1,038 |
| Gerry Rawlinson | 20.8% | 1,024 |
| Atiba Muse | 13.2% | 647 |
| W. H. Jones, Jr. | 4.8% | 234 |
| Total Votes | 4,918 | |
Campaign themes
2023
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Lashrecse Aird did not complete Ballotpedia's 2023 Candidate Connection survey.
2021
Lashrecse Aird did not complete Ballotpedia's 2021 Candidate Connection survey.
2019
Lashrecse Aird did not complete Ballotpedia's 2019 Candidate Connection survey.
2017
As of August 2017, Aird's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[9]
| “ | Economic Development
Economic development resources are critical in this area. Aird wants to ensure that companies are enticed to bring their jobs to the 63rd District so we can increase the number of quality jobs available. We need those to be high-paying jobs, with benefits from companies that have a shared investment in its employees and our district K-12 Funding & Higher Education Our children need to have the educational tools to succeed. Aird believes in universal pre-school education so all children are learning through those critical years of their life and begin school on target with their peers. To ensure that, Aird will support initiatives that prevents childhood poverty, homelessness and childhood hunger. Additionally, as an administrator at Richard Bland College, Aird will advocate for resources to ensure the proper preparation for higher- education pathways or access to job-readiness training and credentials. Women’s Rights Aird will actively pursue the cause of making sure that woman get equal pay for equal work. As a mother and wife, she will be an advocate for women’s reproductive access and work to ensure that they have the right to choose. She believes that the decision of family planning should remain at the discretion of a woman. Senior Care and Veteran Resources We need to provide services for our seniors and our veterans, both of whom have made critical contributions to our communities and our well-being and now deserve our help and support. As the daughter of a Veteran, Aird understands the resources that our veterans need; Aird will support legislation that increases veteran care including tax cuts for veterans. Also, Aird will give special attention to focusing on the challenges of female veterans and those veterans under 25 to ensure we are providing all necessary access to services. Crime Prevention Having been a resident of the 63rd District for nearly 10 years, Aird understands that violence is a problem that can only be addressed together. Using her influence, Aird will work to initiate projects that will strengthen not only law enforcement departments, but also their outreach into our communities.[10][11] |
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Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
2017
In 2017, Aird’s endorsements included the following:
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2024
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In 2024, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 10 to March 9. Special sessions occurred May 13, 2024; June 18 to July 1; and July 18, 2024.
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2021
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In 2021, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 13 to February 8.
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2020
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In 2020, the Virginia State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 12. A special session was held from August 18 to November 9.
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2019
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In 2019, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 9 through February 24.
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2018
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In 2018, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 10 through March 10. Special sessions were held from April 11 to May 30 and from August 30 to October 30.
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2017
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In 2017, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 11 through February 25.
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2016
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In 2016, the Virginia General Assembly was in session from January 13 through March 11.
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See also
2023 Elections
- Virginia State Legislature
- Virginia House of Delegates
- Virginia House of Delegates Committees
- Virginia state legislative districts
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Footnotes
- ↑ Delegate Lashrecse D. Aird, "Personal Info," accessed May 16, 2017
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "Candidacy Requirements for the November 7, 2017 General Election," accessed March 21, 2017
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "2017 November General Unofficial Results," accessed November 7, 2017
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "2017 June Democratic Primary," accessed July 6, 2017
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "2017 June Republican Primary," accessed July 6, 2017
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections, "2015 November Election Calendar," accessed January 2, 2015
- ↑ Virginia Board of Elections, "2015 Primary election results," accessed September 1, 2015
- ↑ Virginia Board of Elections, "2015 General election candidates," accessed September 1, 2015
- ↑ airdfordelegate.com, "Issues," accessed August 23, 2017
- ↑ Lashrecse Aird for Delegate, "Issues," accessed October 28, 2015
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Virginia's List, "Virginia's List Announces 11 Endorsements for House of Delegates, Lieutenant Governor," May 2, 2017
- ↑ NARAL, "2017 Endorsed House Candidates," accessed August 31, 2017
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by John Bell (D) |
Virginia State Senate District 13 2024-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Virginia House of Delegates District 63 2016-2022 |
Succeeded by Kim Taylor (R) |
