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: Brenda Mowen
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: Passed

HR97

Commending the Virginia Housing Alliance.
Chief Patron: Rae Cousins
Status: Passed

HJ154

Commending the Greater Richmond Virginia Chapter of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, Inc.
Chief Patron: Rae Cousins
Status: Passed

HR199

Commending the Ealey Project.
Chief Patron: Rae Cousins
Status: Passed

HR225

Commending We Off the Couch.
Chief Patron: Rae Cousins
Status: Passed

HJ276

Commending Meredith Farrar-Owens.
Chief Patron: Rae Cousins
Status: Passed

HR375

Commending the John Marshall High School boys' basketball team.
Chief Patron: Rae Cousins
Status: Passed

HR394

Commending the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities.
Chief Patron: Rae Cousins
Status: Passed

HR422

Celebrating the life of the Reverend A. Lincoln James, Jr.
Chief Patron: Rae Cousins
Status: Passed

HR423

Commending John W. Haun, Ed.D.
Chief Patron: Rae Cousins
Status: Passed

HB845

Close Floor Vote

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

HB847

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

HB848

Close Floor Vote

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

HB849

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

Floor Vote Participation 100%
Close Votes 523
Abstentions 0
Present but Not Voting 1
Changed Votes 0
Voting Unity
Democratic Caucus 95%

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
(26% of legislators are 46-55)

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: Virginia
(50% 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
(56% 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)