Rae Cousins

Rae Cousins

Rae Cousins has served in the House of Delegates since 2024.
Democrat
Currently represents House of Delegates District 79
Contact information for 2026 Regular Session (January 14-March 14)
Office phone: (804) 698-1079
Office email:
Staff:
Legislative Assistant: Julianne McFarland; Administrative Assistant: Wanda Green
Room: 1111
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HJ52

Celebrating the life of William J. Martin.
Chief Patron: Rae Cousins
Status: Passed

HJ78

Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month.
Chief Patron: Rae Cousins
Status: In House

HB845

Unlawful detainer; bifurcation of case, contested rent and damages.
Chief Patron: Rae Cousins
Status: In House

HB847

Extreme Weather Taxpayer Protection Program and Fund; established.
Chief Patron: Rae Cousins
Status: In House

HB848

Va. Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; material noncompliance by landlord, rent escrow, relief.
Chief Patron: Rae Cousins
Status: In House

HB849

Public school employees; suspension, notice and opportunity for a hearing.
Chief Patron: Rae Cousins
Status: In House

HB852

Indigent defendant; abolition of fees, legal representation, jury rial costs, report.
Chief Patron: Rae Cousins
Status: In House

HB853

Petition for modification of a sentence; eligibility, procedures, report.
Chief Patron: Rae Cousins
Status: In House

HB854

Real property tax; local classification or designation for property.
Chief Patron: Rae Cousins
Status: In House

HB855

Medicaid; estate recoveries.
Chief Patron: Rae Cousins
Status: In House

HB857

Home/electronic incarceration program; court shall assign pregnant/postpartum persons to program.
Chief Patron: Rae Cousins
Status: In House

HB858

Legal holidays; replaces Columbus Day, the second Monday in October, with Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Chief Patron: Rae Cousins
Status: In House

HB859

Farm to School Program Task Force; membership requirements, report.
Chief Patron: Rae Cousins
Status: In House

HB860

Local & Regional jails, St. Bd.; standards/regulations for pregnant/postpartum incarcerated person
Chief Patron: Rae Cousins
Status: In House

HB861

Pregnant & postpartum inmates; reporting requirements of state, regional, & local correctional fac.
Chief Patron: Rae Cousins
Status: In House

Floor Vote Participation 100%
Close Votes 12
Abstentions 0
Present but Not Voting 0
Changed Votes 0
Voting Unity
Democratic Caucus 100%

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: 46
(24% of legislators are 46-55)

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: Virginia
(51% of legislators were born outside of Virginia)

Region: District Office Area Code 804
(17% of legislators represent this region)

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

Undergrad Public / Private: State University
(55% 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, BrownGreer PLC
(18% of legislators have a similar occupation)

Stocks/Investments: Between $10,001 and $100,000
(17% of legislators have similar value of stocks/investments)

Real Estate: No property other than primary residence
(48% of legislators have similar real estate holdings)