Overview

Senator Favola has focused her legislative efforts on improving the health and wellbeing of children and families, particularly those who are most vulnerable and need a helping hand to succeed. She will always work to ensure that every child gets a quality education, that economic security is achievable, and that we protect our Earth for future generations.

As a breast cancer survivor and the chair of the Women’s Healthcare Caucus, Senator Favola has led the way on improving access to affordable healthcare, including primary and preventive care, and will never back down from the fight to protect abortion rights in Virginia. She is also a strong advocate for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Senator Favola has worked to make Virginia a safe and welcoming place for everyone. She is a champion of commonsense measures to prevent gun violence and to keep guns out of the hands of those who might use them to harm themselves or others. She has also supported and passed legislation to prohibit discrimination and combat hate crimes.

Click through the different categories to read about Senator Favola’s positions on the issues and the legislation she has passed.