Lily Franklin

Meet the candidate: Lily Franklin Democratic House of Delegates candidate Lily Franklin is challenging incumbent Republican Del. Chris Obenshain in the 41st District.

"I have five generations of my family here, and I understand what it’s like to struggle to make ends meet and how it matters whether or not your electric bill is $5 more, $5 less. That that can be the difference between making ends meet for the month." virginiaindependentnews.com/elections/ho...

In 2023, @lilyfordelegate.bsky.social‬ came close to flipping this seat—and now she’s back to finish the job.

Her opponent voted against protecting abortion access in Virginia. We’re endorsing Lily because she’s the reproductive freedom champion we need in Richmond.

The VPFF does incredible work to champion our firefighters. It's an honor to have their support, and I'm looking forward to working with them and their members to ensure our firefighters have the resources they need to continue protecting our communities.

7. Join your local Democratic Committee. linktr.ee/lilyfranklin
8. Share our posts on your social media.
9. Host a meet and greet with folks in your life who want to learn more about Lily. (Email info@lilyfordelegate.com)
10. VOTE!!!!

Potluck Brunch With Lily Franklin! · Spanberger for Governor Join us for a potluck brunch with candidate Lily Franklin! Afterwards, help us flip HD-41 Blue by knocking on doors and talking to voters!

3. Reach out to 5 friends, neighbors, or family members who might not have a plan to vote and help them make one.
4. Come to our potluck brunch on 8/3. mobilize.us/spanbergerfo...
5. Make a donation. secure.actblue.com/donate/lfdweb
6. Host a yard sign.

We’re 100 days out from the election! I hope all of you will join me in taking 5 small actions to make sure all of our neighbors have their voice heard this November.

1. Knock doors with us!!!!! linktr.ee/lilyfranklin
2. Phone bank with us.

Thank you to everyone who donated to help folks affected by the Russell county floods, but we can’t rely on donations alone. As a legislator, one of my top priorities will be to ensure SWVA gets the funding it needs to fully fund disaster relief and resiliency efforts.

13 injured as flash flood prompts evacuations in Russell County; local emergency declared A donation center for relief supplies has been set up at the St. Paul Town Hall.

Our hearts go out to those impacted by the flash flood in Russell County.

My Blacksburg office will be collecting supplies for the relief efforts.

Please see this article for a list of the supplies needed.

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As Sen. Tim Kaine said “All eyes are on Virginia.” And in 41, it’s not just our neighbors counting on us—it’s folks across the commonwealth. Thanks to the volunteers who are with us every weekend, and those who joined us for the first time today! We’re going to win because of YOU!

Virginia Democrats are eyeing 13 potential seats that could flip blue this year Democrats are targeting more than a dozen Republican-held seats in the Virginia House of Delegates this year.

"But she does seem like the type of candidate who would put in the legwork, knock on doors, make as many calls as she has to." www.wvtf.org/news/2025-07... And don't worry, I am doing the work. Wanna join? We'll be knocking with Sen. Tim Kaine this Saturday. www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

🇺🇲 Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇲

Here’s to community, freedom, and the ongoing work of building a better future together.

When I was a teacher, and growing up going to public school, I saw firsthand the struggles kids and families experienced. Wednesday we hosted a forum to discuss how we can improve our public education system. Thanks to everyone who participated and @reedgalen.bsky.social for moderating!

Arlington Young Democrats target downstate race for support | ARLnow.com Leaders of the Arlington Young Democrats are hoping to have an impact on what could be a key downstate legislative race. The group will be throwing its organizational efforts behind Lily Franklin in H...

“We’re not going to sugarcoat it: HD-41 is one of the most important races in Virginia, and we can’t afford to sit it out,” - Arlington Young Democrats’ president Bryant Atkins

Virginians accross the state are fired up to flip HD-41! www.arlnow.com/2025/06/20/a...

Congratulations to @senatorhashmi.bsky.social and @jonesjay.bsky.social on their nominations to serve as Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General!

From now until November, we are going to work hard to earn Virginians’ trust — and their votes — in this election as one united Democratic ticket.

RSVP here: www.mobilize.us/lilyfordeleg...

From infants to college students, our kids deserve the best care and education. We can do better than the status quo. Please join us on June 25 to discuss how the House Of Delegates can better serve our kids.

Letter: Vote Franklin for reproductive rights Letter: Vote Franklin for reproductive rights

Students are some of the most engaged and thoughtful advocates for the issues that matter to them. As Evelyn said, "We cannot trust that the federal government will protect such rights, so we have to demand that protection from our state legislators." roanoke.com/opinion/lett...

Letter: Lily Franklin the right choice for 41st District Public education is a key to Southwest Virginia’s economic future. By supporting outstanding public education, we assure that young people and adults have the skills and knowledge to be successful

“If we want to prioritize public education, Lily Franklin is the right choice.”

This letter says it clearly: our kids deserve better—and I’m running to make sure they get it. Strong schools, good jobs, and a future built right here at home.
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LIVE NOW: Talking Virginia with Reed Galen and Lily Franklin Reed Galen on Substack

We're live with @reedgalen.bsky.social

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I’ve seen it firsthand— Abigail Spanberger shows up, listens, and delivers real solutions. When we knocked doors together in SWVA, she made sure our voices were heard. She’s the kind of leader Virginia needs right now—one who fights for all of us.

Check out her new ad!

No one fights harder for workers than unions— and UCW is one of the biggest champions for our Tech workers. Thank you for your support!

Appalachian Power requests bill increases to recover costs The utility’s proposals would raise the average residential customer’s bill by $6.36 per month, or about 3.8%. Appalachian also wants to continue evaluating a Campbell County property as it considers ...

Average bills have already gone up $50 in the past three years, and now they want to hike rates by another $7. We can't afford another price increase! cardinalnews.org/2025/05/22/a...

These cuts would cause 10.3 million people to lose their healthcare. That means our neighbors won’t be able to go to the doctor when they get sick. It means less access to doctors in rural Virginia. We need to uplift our most vulnerable neighbors, not cut folks benefits.

Call or text 988 if you’re experiencing mental health struggles or substance use concerns. 4/4

Virginia’s systems for mental health care have been overloaded and under-resourced.

As your delegate, I will make sure that we strengthen and expand our mental health resources until no Virginian faces barriers to getting the care they need. 3/4

We have to:
-Reallocate assets to better serve children and adolescents in crisis
-Modernize the systems we use to connect people with services
-Eliminate bureaucracy and red tape 2/4

May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth. If you’re one of the many Virginians who has watched a loved one struggle with mental health challenges or substance abuse, you don’t need anyone to tell you about the way the system has failed them. 1/4

Happy Mother’s Day to my best friend & biggest supporter, my mom.

She taught me to never give up & to fight like hell for the people you love. She’s turned hardship into compassion every day.

To those feeling grief or heartache today—you’re held in love too.

Happy Mother’s Day

Roanoke County educator named Teacher of the Year Dr. Matt Neale was given the honor at a ceremony Wednesday.

Congrats Mr. Neale! We’re lucky to have some of the best teachers in Southwest Virginia. www.wdbj7.com/2025/05/07/r...

A sold-out stadium full of Hokies rocking out to @Metallica last night—Enter Sandman live in Lane hit different. You could hear it across all of Blacksburg. Let’s go, Hokies!