The Issues
Healthcare for Every Family
Healthcare is a human right. I am deeply committed to ensuring everyone has access to the services they need, no matter how much you make.
In May of 2018, I was proud to provide a crucial vote to pass Medicaid Expansion in Virginia. After a more than four-year battle in the General Assembly, we finally overcame Republican obstruction to provide healthcare access to 400,000 Virginians. Prioritizing, affordable and accessible healthcare is personal to me. As a community leader working on expanding access to quality healthcare, I’ve seen first-hand the disparities in our healthcare system. Without affordable care, families in my district will not be able to go back to work, send their kids back to school, or aspire to reach the American Dream. I will always defend my constituents from Republican attacks on their healthcare.
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Teacher Pay
As a former third-grade teacher and mother of three, I know the value of a strong public school education. Paying educators a fair living wage improves our education system for all.
After months of remote and flex learning many of us realize education is the cornerstone of our communities. Paying our educators a fair wage makes it easier to keep and recruit the best teachers. Every child should have access to a school and a teacher that makes them feel safe. That’s my hope for the children in our district—including my three daughters—and the reason why I fought so hard to push through a 5% pay raise for Virginia’s teachers.
Flooding and Climate Change
Frequent storms and the rising sea-level are degrading our state — it’s time we protect and preserve our environment.
The beautiful coastline of our community means climate change is an existential threat. We need to be proactive about flooding and sea-level rise. It all starts with acknowledging the problem—climate change—which is why I sponsored a bill that brings awareness to flood zones when buying or renting properties. Further, I’m proud to have fought for a resolution to have Virginia Beach join the American Flood Coalition so we can tackle this problem together.
Women’s Issues
As a mother to three young girls, I feel compelled to improve the lives of my daughters and the women of my community however I can.
My daughters were my inspiration to first run for office, and they are my inspiration to fight every day for women and girls all over the country. Since taking office, I have advocated for policies that protect the rights of women and expand their social, economic, and healthcare opportunities. I’m proud to have cast my vote for the Equal Rights Amendment, making Virginia the final state needed to ratify the ERA. I look forward to continuing to advocate for it with congressional partners. I will fight to make sure that when my daughters are adults, they can make their own healthcare choices without government interference.
Fair and Free Elections
What’s fair is fair. I’m committed to voter reform to guarantee our rights and access.
As Americans, we expect our voices to be heard, our views to be respected, and our votes to truly count.
Testimonials
- As a public servant and a mother of three daughters, Kelly has demonstrated her unwavering commitment to creating a better world for our young people. With her passion for service and dedication to equal rights for all, we know that Kelly will continue to be an effective advocate for all Virginians. EMILY’s List is thrilled to support her election campaign for Virginia’s 96th House of Delegates District
— Sarah Curmi, Vice President of State and Local Campaigns
- Delegate Kelly Fowler is a true public servant, someone with deep ties to her district who is an effective advocate for her community while at the same time committed to ensuring a brighter future and equal opportunity for all Virginians. EveryDistrict is proud to endorse Delegate Fowler’s re-election campaign.
— Nicole Hobbs, EveryDistrict Co-Founder and Executive Director