Democrat Laura Jane Cohen for Delegate

Deep roots in our community.

“This is where my husband and I chose to raise our family. It’s also where I taught preschool, started a small business, served as PTA president, and fought for ALL our kids on the School Board. I have been proud to call Fairfax County my home for more than two decades and would be honored to represent my friends and neighbors in the General Assembly.”

Protect Public Education.

Laura Jane will work to ensure that every child receives a world-class education in inclusive public schools. She will empower our librarians & teachers to decide which books are best for our students. She will make sure our kids are taught accurate & reflective history. She will work to increase teacher & staff pay, address staffing shortages, & fund universal PreK & workforce development.

Prevent Gun Violence.

A longtime Moms Demand Action volunteer, Laura Jane will fight to prevent gun violence and stop the NRA. She will work to strengthen Virginia’s secure storage and “red flag” laws, disarm domestic abusers, require microstamping and childproofing for new handguns, and prohibit high-capacity magazines, untraceable “ghost guns,” and assault-style weapons.

Defend Abortion Access.

Laura Jane will fight to defend abortion access and ensure Virginia’s constitution explicitly protects reproductive freedom. She’ll also fight for comprehensive insurance coverage for reproductive health services, including family planning, abortion care, and prenatal and postpartum care for all Virginians.

Take Bold Climate Action.

Laura Jane will fight to boldly address the climate crisis and chart a course for a resilient clean energy future. She will fight to speed up Virginia’s move to 100% carbon-free electricity, transition diesel transit and school buses to electric alternatives, meet the needs of communities impacted by environmental injustice, reduce energy consumption, and invest in green workforce development.