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Michelle grew up in Massachusetts, Virginia, and Texas. She has a bachelor's degree in Latin American studies and Spanish literature from Columbia University and a law degree from George Washington University. She lives with her family in Manassas.

Michelle is the chief executive officer and founder of Lucenscia. She is also the author of guide book "A Bridge to Better" and a teacher at the Leadership Center at 1440 Multiversity. She used to be an associate for the American Public University System, legal counsel at AOL, and a corporate attorney at law firms Reed Smith LLP and McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP.

Michelle Maldonado is currently the State Delegate representing District 50. She was first elected in 2021 and has been in office for one term.

Legiscan, SB 1323

Legiscan, HB 1783

Supports the Virginia Clean Economy Act, which is set to transition Virginia to zero carbon emissions by 2050.

As a state delegate, voted for a bill that will lower energy bills for Virginian’s by $6-$7 per month by changing the way Virginia’s monopoly energy provider, Dominion Energy, can set prices.

As a state delegate, voted against a bill that would have banned Virginia’s government from banning or restricting the use of natural gas.

- Supports the Virginia Clean Economy Act, which is set to transition Virginia to zero carbon emissions by 2050.
- As a state delegate, voted for a bill that will lower energy bills for Virginian’s by $6-$7 per month by changing the way Virginia’s monopoly energy provider, Dominion Energy, can set prices.
- As a state delegate, voted against a bill that would have banned Virginia’s government from banning or restricting the use of natural gas.

Energy & the Environment

Virginia’s Legislative Information System, SB 451

Legiscan, HB 2294

Supports workers’ rights, LGBTQ+ and immigrants rights, opportunities for small businesses, access to a living wage, and workforce training.

As a state delegate, voted for a bill that limits the amount of THC in hemp products to 0.3% of the product and 2 milligrams total. Possession of marijuana is decriminalized in Virginia but there is no legal market for sales of THC products.

As a state delegate, voted for a bill that lowered taxes on groceries from 2.5% to 1%, except for alcohol, tobacco, and prepared hot foods. Diapers and feminine hygiene products were included in the tax decrease.

- Wants more affordable housing.
- Supports workers’ rights, LGBTQ+ and immigrants rights, opportunities for small businesses, access to a living wage, and workforce training.
- As a state delegate, voted for a bill that limits the amount of THC in hemp products to 0.3% of the product and 2 milligrams total. Possession of marijuana is decriminalized in Virginia but there is no legal market for sales of THC products.
- As a state delegate, voted for a bill that lowered taxes on groceries from 2.5% to 1%, except for alcohol, tobacco, and prepared hot foods. Diapers and feminine hygiene products were included in the tax decrease.

Economy

Legiscan, HB 2374

Legiscan, HB 2427

Wants to make healthcare more available and accessible.

Supports expanding funding and resources for mental and behavioral health services,

As a state delegate, voted for a bill that prevents pharmacists from refusing to fill prescriptions because they were prescribed via telemedicine.

As a state delegate, voted against a bill that would have let patients sue hospitals that weren’t transparent about their prices for services.

- Supports unimpeded access to abortion.
- Wants to make healthcare more available and accessible.
- Supports expanding funding and resources for mental and behavioral health services,
- As a state delegate, voted for a bill that prevents pharmacists from refusing to fill prescriptions because they were prescribed via telemedicine.
- As a state delegate, voted against a bill that would have let patients sue hospitals that weren’t transparent about their prices for services.

Healthcare

Legiscan, SB 1515

Legiscan, HB 2432

Supports universal preschool and free community college for Virginians.

Wants to minimize debt from higher education.

As a state delegate, voted against a bill that would have required school principals to tell parents if their child tells a school employee that they don’t identify with their gender assigned at birth or asks to be identified by another gender.

As a state delegate, voted for a bill that lets companies be sued for publishing or distributing online content that is “harmful to minors” without checking the age of the internet users accessing the content.

- Supports universal preschool and free community college for Virginians.
- Wants to minimize debt from higher education.
- As a state delegate, voted against a bill that would have required school principals to tell parents if their child tells a school employee that they don’t identify with their gender assigned at birth or asks to be identified by another gender.
- As a state delegate, voted for a bill that lets companies be sued for publishing or distributing online content that is “harmful to minors” without checking the age of the internet users accessing the content.

Education

Virginia’s Legislative Information System, HB 2387

Virginia’s Legislative Information System, HB 1642

Opposes mandatory minimum sentences for non-violent felony crimes.

As a state delegate, voted for a bill that gives people $300 off their taxes if they buy a gun safe or lock box. The credit expires in 2027.

As a state delegate, voted against a bill that would have let drug dealers be charged with murder if one of their customers dies of a drug overdose. The punishment would have been 5-40 years in prison.

- Opposes private prisons.
- Opposes mandatory minimum sentences for non-violent felony crimes.
- As a state delegate, voted for a bill that gives people $300 off their taxes if they buy a gun safe or lock box. The credit expires in 2027.
- As a state delegate, voted against a bill that would have let drug dealers be charged with murder if one of their customers dies of a drug overdose. The punishment would have been 5-40 years in prison.

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Michelle Maldonado

Michelle grew up in Massachusetts, Virginia, and Texas. Michelle has a bachelor's degree in Latin American studies and Spanish literature from Columbia University and a law degree from George Washington Law School. She lives with her family in Manassas.

Michelle is the Chief Executive Officer and founder of Lucenscia. She is also the author of guide book "A Bridge to Better" and a teacher at the Leadership Center at 1440 Multiversity. She used to be an associate for the American Public University System, legal counsel at AOL, and a corporate attorney at law firms Reed Smith LLP and McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP. Michelle also co-founded the bipartisan Virginia Technology & Innovation Caucus, where she serves as Founding Chair.

Michelle Maldonado is currently the State Delegate representing the 50th district. She was first elected in 2021 and has been in office for one term. Some of her assigned committees include the Courts of Justice, Education, and Privileges & Elections committee.

- Wants more affordable housing.
- As a state delegate, voted for a bill that lowered taxes on groceries from 2.5% to 1%, except for alcohol, tobacco, and prepared hot foods. Diapers and feminine hygiene products were included in the tax decrease.
- As a state delegate, voted for a bill that limits the amount of THC in hemp products to 0.3% of the product and 2 milligrams total. Possession of marijuana is decriminalized in Virginia but there is no legal market for sales of THC products.
- Supports workers’ rights, LGBTQ+ and immigrants rights, opportunities for small businesses, access to a living wage, and workforce training.

- Supports unimpeded access to abortion.
- Wants to make healthcare more available and accessible.
- As a state delegate, voted against a bill that would have let patients sue hospitals that weren’t transparent about their prices for services.
- As a state delegate, voted for a bill that prevents pharmacists from refusing to fill prescriptions because they were prescribed via telemedicine.
- Supports expanding funding and resources for mental and behavioral health services,

Michelle is the chief executive officer and founder Lucenscia. She is also the author of guide book A Bridge to Better and a teacher at the Leadership Center at 1440 Multiversity. She used to be an associate for the American Public University System, legal counsel at AOL, and a corporate attorney at law firms Reed Smith LLP and McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP. Michelle also co-founded the bipartisan Virginia Technology & Innovation Caucus where she serves as Founding Chair.

Michelle Maldonado is currently the state delegate representing district 50. She was first elected in 2021 and has been in office for one term. Some of her assigned committees include the Courts of Justice, Education, and Privileges & Elections committee.

- Supports abortion.
- Wants to make healthcare more available and accessible.
- As a state delegate, voted against a bill that would have let patients sue hospitals that weren’t transparent about their prices for services.
- As a state delegate, voted for a bill that prevents pharmacists from refusing to fill prescriptions because they were prescribed via telemedicine.
- Supports expanding funding and resources for mental and behavioral health services,

Michelle has a bachelor's degree in Latin American studies and Spanish literature from Columbia University and a law degree from George Washington Law School. She lives with her family in Manassas.

Michelle is the chief executive officer and founder of leadership and development company Lucenscia. She is also the author of guide book A Bridge to Better and a teacher at the Leadership Center at 1440 Multiversity. She used to be an associate for the American Public University System, legal counsel at AOL, and a corporate attorney at law firms Reed Smith LLP and McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP.

Michelle Maldonado is currently the state delegate representing district 50. She was first elected in 2021 and has been in office for one term.

- Supports the Virginia Clean Economy Act, which is set to transition Virginia to zero carbon emissions by 2050. 
- As a state delegate, voted for a bill that will lower energy bills for Virginian’s by $6-$7 per month by changing the way Virginia’s monopoly energy provider, Dominion Energy, can set prices. 
- As a state delegate, voted against a bill that would have banned Virginia’s government from banning or restricting the use of natural gas.

- Wants more affordable housing. 
- As a state delegate, voted for a bill that lowered taxes on groceries from 2.5% to 1%, except for alcohol, tobacco, and prepared hot foods. Diapers and feminine hygiene products were included in the tax decrease.  
- As a state delegate, voted for a bill that limits the amount of THC in hemp products to 0.3% of the product and 2 milligrams total. Possession of marijuana is decriminalized in Virginia but there is no legal market for sales of THC products.

- Supports abortion. 
- Wants to make healthcare more available and accessible. 
- As a state delegate, voted against a bill that would have let patients sue hospitals that weren’t transparent about their prices for services. 
- As a state delegate, voted for a bill that prevents pharmacists from refusing to fill prescriptions because they were prescribed via telemedicine.

- Supports universal preschool and free community college for Virginians. 
- Wants to minimize debt from higher education. 
- As a state delegate, voted against a bill that would have required school principals to tell parents if their child tells a school employee that they don’t identify with their gender assigned at birth or asks to be identified by another gender.
- As a state delegate, voted for a bill that lets companies be sued for publishing or distributing online content that is “harmful to minors” without checking the age of the internet users accessing the content.

- Opposes private prisons. 
- Opposes mandatory minimum sentences for non-violent felony crimes. 
- As a state delegate, voted for a bill that gives people $300 off their taxes if they buy a gun safe or lock box. The credit expires in 2027. 
- As a state delegate, voted against a bill that would have let drug dealers be charged with murder if one of their customers dies of a drug overdose. The punishment would have been 5-40 years in prison.

- The Virginia General Assembly, made up of the House of Delegates and the State Senate, is responsible for creating state laws.  
- Your state delegate serves your local district in the Virginia House of Delegates, advocating for your community's needs and interests.  
- Delegates have the power to write, sponsor, and vote on proposed legislation, including all bills related to the state budget, which begin in the House of Delegates.  
- The House of Delegates consists of 100 members, each elected to represent one district.  
- Delegates serve two-year terms and receive an annual salary of $17,640.