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Holly Seibold
DEMOCRAT
Holly Seibold is running for Virginia State Delegate, District 12, Democratic Primary.
Personal background
Holly Seibold attended American University, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications, Law, Economics, and Government (CLEG). She then attended the George Washington University, where she received her Master of Education degree in Elementary Education. She currently lives in the Town of Vienna with her husband and two children.
Professional background
Holly Seibold is the current Founder and Executive Director for Bringing Resources to Aid Women's Shelters (BRAWS), where she has worked since 2015. She is also a small business owner. She was previously the Director and Lead Instructor at M2 Academy from 2014 to 2018, and an Educator in the Fairfax County Public School system from 2003 to 2009.
Political background
Holly Seibold is currently the state delegate representing Virginia's 35th district. She was elected in 2023 during a special election and is serving her first term. She is a member of the Communications, Technology, and Innovation Committee; and the Public Safety Committee. She was previously appointed to the Virginia Council on Women by Governor Ralph Northam.
Energy & the Environment
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.
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Economy
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 small businesses and workforce development.
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Healthcare
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 abortion.
Wants to ensure accessibility of healthcare for all.
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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.
Wants to increase investment in public education.
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Public Safety
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.
Supports gun control.
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