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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HR426

Commending Aldrin Elementary School.
Chief Patron: Karen Keys-Gamarra
Status: Passed

HR431

Commending South Lakes High School.
Chief Patron: Karen Keys-Gamarra
Status: Passed

HR433

Commending Sheila Coates.
Chief Patron: Karen Keys-Gamarra
Status: Passed

HR434

Commending Warren M. Thompson.
Chief Patron: Karen Keys-Gamarra
Status: Passed

HR473

Commending Kurt Rose.
Chief Patron: Karen Keys-Gamarra
Status: Passed

HR474

Commending Kerrie Wilson.
Chief Patron: Karen Keys-Gamarra
Status: Passed

HR475

Celebrating the life of the Reverend Dr. Norman Adkins Tate, Jr.
Chief Patron: Karen Keys-Gamarra
Status: Passed

HR476

Commending Leila Gordon.
Chief Patron: Karen Keys-Gamarra
Status: Passed

HR478

Commending Carlos Seward.
Chief Patron: Karen Keys-Gamarra
Status: Passed

HR479

Commending Beverly Cosham.
Chief Patron: Karen Keys-Gamarra
Status: Passed

HB1392

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

HB1417

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

HB1421

Close Floor Vote

Local and Regional Jails, State Board of; transferring administrative and supervisory authority.
Chief Patron: Karen Keys-Gamarra
Status: Passed

HB1481

3 Close Floor Votes

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

Floor Vote Participation 95%
Close Votes 523
Abstentions 0
Present but Not Voting 18
Changed Votes 0
Voting Unity
Democratic Caucus 94%

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
(15% of legislators are Over 65)

Length of Service: Member since 2024; 2 years of service
(52% of legislators have served for 4 years or less)

Margin of Victory: Won by 10% or More
(68% of legislators had this margin of victory in their last General Assembly election)

Birth State: Missouri
(50% of legislators were born outside of Virginia)

Region: District Office Area Code 571 / 703
(30% 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
(22% of legislators have similar value of stocks/investments)

Real Estate: Owns property that generates rental income or used for business
(35% of legislators have similar real estate holdings)