Leslie Mehta - Ballotpedia

Leslie Mehta was born in Woodlake, North Carolina. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina in 1999 and a law degree from Howard University in 2002.

Leslie is an attorney and the interim CEO for the International Rett Syndrome Foundation. She previously worked as a legal director for the ACLU of Virginia.

Leslie ran for U.S. representative to represent Virginia's District 1 in 2024 but did not win.

Supports tax reforms that increase rates for the highest earners while reducing taxes for middle-class and working families.

Supports good paying jobs, a reduced inflation rate, and safe, affordable housing so every family can thrive.

Supports raising wages so that no full-time worker lives in poverty.

- Supports tax reforms that increase rates for the highest earners while reducing taxes for middle-class and working families.
- Supports good paying jobs, a reduced inflation rate, and safe, affordable housing so every family can thrive.
- Supports paid family leave.
- Supports raising wages so that no full-time worker lives in poverty.
- Supports making daycare more affordable.

Economy

Said, "Ensuring we leave behind a safe and inhabitable earth for future generations."

- Said, "Ensuring we leave behind a safe and inhabitable earth for future generations."

Energy & the Environment

Public Safety

Supports well-funded schools with modern classrooms, technology, and competitive salaries for teachers and staff.

Supports expanding access to community colleges and career and technical education.

Supports making four-year degrees more affordable and accessible, especially for students who will contribute to Virginia's workforce after graduation.

- Supports well-funded schools with modern classrooms, technology, and competitive salaries for teachers and staff.
- Supports expanding access to community colleges and career and technical education.
- Supports making four-year degrees more affordable and accessible, especially for students who will contribute to Virginia's workforce after graduation.

Education

Supports abortion access and contraception.

Supports abortion and contraception access.

Plans to expand access to affordable healthcare and strengthen funding for those with rare and chronic conditions.

Plans to strengthen funding for those with rare and chronic conditions.

Supports access to affordable healthcare, including mental healthcare and low-cost prescription medication.

- Supports abortion and contraception access.
- Plans to strengthen funding for those with rare and chronic conditions.
- Supports access to affordable healthcare, including mental healthcare and low-cost prescription medication.

Healthcare

Supports protecting voting rights and ensuring each vote counts.

Voting & Elections

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Leslie C. Mehta

Leslie is a candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates, District 73. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025. She advanced from the Democratic primary on June 17, 2025.

- 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.