2025 Virginia General Election

Charniele L. Herring

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Mason Trailblazer: Charniele L. Herring | George Mason University

Charniele Herring earned her B.A. in economics from George Mason University in 1993 and her J.D. from the Catholic University Columbus School of Law in 1997. She is a member of the Alexandria Rotary and a trustee for Hopkins House. Herring was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and attends the Baptist church.

Charniele Herring

Charniele is currently a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 4. She was first elected to the General Assembly in January 2009 in a special election to fill the vacated seat for the 46th House District. She has served in the House of Delegates since 2009. Charniele is currently the Majority Leader in the Virginia House of Delegates. She assumed office in 2024 and is running for re-election in 2025.

As of September 17, 2025, Charniele L. Herring did not have a website or any information online.

Economy

As a state delegate, passed legislation to "preserve our environment" and "enshrine environmental justice in the Code of Virginia."

Energy & the Environment

As a state delegate, guided legislation on public safety issues such as substance abuse prevention and treatment.

Public Safety

Supports programs that recruit and retain students from underserved backgrounds.

Education

Healthcare

As a state delegate, passed legislation to "make voting easier."

Voting & Elections

- The Virginia General Assembly, made up of the House of Delegates and the State Senate, is responsible for creating state laws.  
- Your state delegate serves your local district in the Virginia House of Delegates, advocating for your community's needs and interests.  
- Delegates have the power to write, sponsor, and vote on proposed legislation, including all bills related to the state budget, which begin in the House of Delegates.  
- The House of Delegates consists of 100 members, each elected to represent one district.  
- Delegates serve two-year terms and receive an annual salary of $17,640.

Your representative and state lawmaker in the Virginia House of Delegates.