Karen Keys-Gamarra

Karen Keys-Gamarra

Karen Keys-Gamarra has served in the House of Delegates since 2024.
Democrat
Currently represents House of Delegates District 7
Contact information for 2026 Regular Session (January 14-March 14)
Office phone: (804) 698-1007
Office email:
Staff:
Legislative Assistant: Catherine Hogan; Administrative Assistant: Linda Bell-Sinclair
Room: 1001
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HR73

Celebrating the life of William Lorenzo Jackson, Sr.
Chief Patron: Karen Keys-Gamarra
Status: In House

HB74

Electric utilities; recovery of development costs associated with small modular reactor.
Chief Patron: Karen Keys-Gamarra
Status: In House

HB75

Medical care facilities; expanded access to medical cannabis for terminally ill patients.
Chief Patron: Karen Keys-Gamarra
Status: In House

HB76

Foster care; DSS to establish/maintain supply of new luggage to transport child's belongings.
Chief Patron: Karen Keys-Gamarra
Status: In House

HB118

Discovery materials or evidence; accused may request to copy or photograph any materials.
Chief Patron: Karen Keys-Gamarra
Status: In Senate

HB119

Uniform Statewide Building Code; stakeholder group to evaluate temperature regulation.
Chief Patron: Karen Keys-Gamarra
Status: In House

HB120

Public Utility Ombudsman, Office of the; established, delayed effective date.
Chief Patron: Karen Keys-Gamarra
Status: In House

HB121

Surveillance pricing; prohibited, civil penalties.
Chief Patron: Karen Keys-Gamarra
Status: In House

HB122

Cosmetic products; manufacturing or sale with certain ingredients prohibited.
Chief Patron: Karen Keys-Gamarra
Status: In House

HB206

College partnership laboratory schools; transparency.
Chief Patron: Karen Keys-Gamarra
Status: In Senate

HB207

Retail Sales and Use Tax; imposes firearm suppressor tax.
Chief Patron: Karen Keys-Gamarra
Status: In House

HB1392

Correctional facilities, local and regional, and courthouse security; powers & duties for operation.
Chief Patron: Karen Keys-Gamarra
Status: In House

HB1417

Bicycle riders; traffic control device exceptions, liability.
Chief Patron: Karen Keys-Gamarra
Status: In House

HB1421

Local and Regional Jails, State Board of; supervision by Office of Dept. of Corrections Ombudsman.
Chief Patron: Karen Keys-Gamarra
Status: In House

HB1481

Employment discrimination; employee notification of federal and state statute of limitations.
Chief Patron: Karen Keys-Gamarra
Status: In House

Floor Vote Participation 77%
Close Votes 70
Abstentions 0
Present but Not Voting 2
Changed Votes 0
Voting Unity
Democratic Caucus 97%

Political Party: Democrat
(61% of legislators are Democrat)

Race: African-American
(24% of legislators are African-American)

Gender: Female
(41% of legislators are Female)

Age: 66
(16% of legislators are Over 65)

Length of Service: Member since 2024; 2 years of service
(51% of legislators have served for 4 years or less)

Margin of Victory: Won by 10% or More
(67% of legislators had this margin of victory in their last General Assembly election)

Birth State: Missouri
(49% of legislators were born outside of Virginia)

Region: District Office Area Code 571 / 703
(29% of legislators represent this region)

Education Level: Law Degree
(25% of legislators have similar education)

Undergrad Public / Private: Private University; Tulane University
(36% of legislators have a similar undergraduate education)

Attorney: Yes
(24% of legislators are attorneys)

Military: Non-Military
(86% of legislators have a similar military background)

Occupation: Lawyers / Attorney
(18% of legislators have a similar occupation)

Stocks/Investments: Between $100,001 and $500,000
(24% of legislators have similar value of stocks/investments)

Real Estate: Owns property that generates rental income or used for business
(36% of legislators have similar real estate holdings)