American politician from Virginia
Angelia Williams Graves
Assumed office Preceded by Constituency established In office Preceded by Joseph Lindsey Succeeded by Jackie Glass (Redistricting)
Born Angelia Marie Williams
Political party Democratic Spouse Tommy Graves Children 2 Residence Norfolk, Virginia Committees Public Safety Website Campaign website
Angelia Williams Graves is an American politician who has served as a Democratic member for the 21st district in the Virginia Senate since 2024. She previously represented 90th district in the Virginia House of Delegates from 2021 to 2024.
Biography
Graves obtained an Associate Degree in Business Administration from Tidewater Community College . She would then go on to obtain a Bachelor's Degree in marketing from Old Dominion University .[ 1]
Political career
2010
Graves first entered politics in 2010 running for Norfolk City Council 's Super Ward 7. Graves would win the election with 40% of the vote. She would be re-elected again in 2012, 2016, and 2020.[ 2] [ 3]
2021
On November 19, 2020, Graves announced her plan to run for the 90th district in the Virginia House of Delegates following the resignation of Delegate Joseph C. Lindsey to become a judge in the Norfolk General District Court.[ 4] [ 5] [ 3]
Election history
2010 Norfolk City Council Superward 7[ 6]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Independent
Angelia M. Williams
7,883
40
Independent
Phillip Hawkins, Jr.
5,149
26.1
Independent
Earl P. Fraley, Jr.
4,311
21.9
Independent
Jimmie D. Wilson
2,216
11.3%
2012 Norfolk City Council Superward 7[ 7]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Independent
Angelia Marie Williams
2,620
69.9
Independent
Sonya Lee Smith
1,100
29.3
2016 Norfolk City Council Superward 7[ 8]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Independent
Angelia Williams Graves
7,673
58.3
Independent
G. W. Billy Cook, Jr.
4,217
32
Independent
Kendrick Juvill Turner
618
4.7
Independent
Harry David Candela
611
4.6
2020 Norfolk City Council Superward 7[ 9]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Independent
Angelia Williams Graves
5,492
97.6
Write-In
Others
137
2.4
2021 90th House of Delegates District special election[ 10]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democrat
Angelia Williams Graves
3,691
63.5
Republican
Sylvia Bryant
2,114
36.4
References
^ WAVY, Web Staff (November 16, 2020). "Councilwoman Angelia Williams Graves announces candidacy for Virginia's 90th House of Delegates District" . WAVY . Retrieved March 21, 2021 . ^ Eberly, Tim (January 19, 2016). "Former Norfolk school board member announces third run for City Council" . The Virginia Pilot . Retrieved March 21, 2021 . ^ a b Taylor, Jacob (January 6, 2021). "Candi King and Angelia Williams Graves Win Special Elections for Virginia House Seats" . The Tennessee Star . Retrieved March 21, 2021 . ^ Staff, Web (November 19, 2020). "Two Local Politicians Launch Early Bid For 90th District" . The New Journal and Guide . Retrieved March 21, 2021 . ^ Web Staff, WAVY (December 5, 2020). "Norfolk Democrats select nominee to fill 90th District House of Delegates seat" . WAVY . Retrieved March 21, 2021 . ^ "Virginia Elections Database » 2010 City Council General Election Norfolk City - Superward 7" . Virginia Elections Database .^ "Virginia Elections Database » 2012 City Council General Election Norfolk City - Superward 7" . Virginia Elections Database .^ "Virginia Elections Database » 2016 City Council General Election Norfolk City - Superward 7" . Virginia Elections Database .^ "Virginia Elections Database » 2020 City Council General Election Norfolk City - Superward 7" . Virginia Elections Database .^ "2021 January Special" .
