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Rodney is originally from Chesapeake, Virginia. He earned his bachelor's degree in history from University of California Merced, his master's degree in African-American studies from Univeristy of California Los Angeles, and his law degree from University of California College of Law, San Francisco.

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Rodney is the founder and CEO of R&N Strategies, LLC, a strategy consulting firm.

Rodney's campaign for State Delegate in Virginia House of Delegates District 90 is his first run for public office.

Supports measures to ensure fair rent, increase affordable housing, and create pathways to homeownership.

Plans to support local businesses and create good-paying jobs in the community.

- Supports measures to ensure fair rent, increase affordable housing, and create pathways to homeownership.
- Plans to support local businesses and create good-paying jobs in the community.

Economy

Supports improving public transportation by establishing more reliable bus routes, making roads safer, and expanding infrastructure.

Supports policies that "address environmental racism, ensure access to clean air and water, and promote sustainable practices in all our communities."

- Supports improving public transportation by establishing more reliable bus routes, making roads safer, and expanding infrastructure.
- Supports policies that "address environmental racism, ensure access to clean air and water, and promote sustainable practices in all our communities."

Energy & the Environment

Believes the criminal justice system needs reform and supports "addressing mass incarceration, ending racial disparities, and promoting rehabilitation over punishment."

- Believes the criminal justice system needs reform and supports "addressing mass incarceration, ending racial disparities, and promoting rehabilitation over punishment."

Public Safety

Education

Supports expanding healthcare access for all Virginians, particularly through Medicaid expansion and mental health services.

- Supports expanding healthcare access for all Virginians, particularly through Medicaid expansion and mental health services.

Healthcare

Opposes voter suppression, gerrymandering, and attacks on voting rights.

- Opposes voter suppression, gerrymandering, and attacks on voting rights.

Voting & Elections

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Rodney K. Nickens Jr.

Supports affordable housing, quality healthcare, good-paying jobs, small businesses, and public schools.

As of September 17, 2025, Rodney K. Nickens Jr. did not have a website or any information online.

Supports fully funding public schools to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their zip code.

- 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.

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Supports increasing access to healthcare services for all Virginians by expanding Medicaid and mental health services.