Cat Porterfield - Ballotpedia

Cat is originially from Chicago, Illinois. She currently lives in Seatack, Virginia Beach with her husband Matt. They have three children and four grandchildren.

Cat has worked as a journalist and a realtor.

Cat previously ran for Virginia State Delegate, District 99 in 2023 and Virginia Beach City Council in 2022 but did not win. 

Supports affordable, stable housing near job centers and transit and a path to homeownership.

Supports increasing access to affordable, stable housing near job centers and transit.

Supports small businesses to strengthen the economy.

Plans to support small businesses to strengthen the economy.

- Supports increasing access to affordable, stable housing near job centers and transit.
- Supports "fair wages for everyone."
- Plans to support small businesses to strengthen the economy.

Economy

Supports stopping "reckless development" that harms the environment and holding developers accountable for creating flooding issues.

Supports measures to protect drinking water from pollution.

- Supports stopping "reckless development" that harms the environment and holding developers accountable for creating flooding issues.
- Supports measures to protect drinking water from pollution.

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Public Safety

Supports vocational training and career pathways that aim to prevent student debt.

Supports fully funding public schools to ensure every child has access to a high-quality education, regardless of their zip code.

Believes teachers should be paid "what they are worth" to encourage great teachers to remain in the community.

- Supports vocational training and career pathways that aim to prevent student debt.
- Supports fully funding public schools to ensure every child has access to a high-quality education, regardless of their zip code.
- Believes teachers should be paid "what they are worth" to encourage great teachers to remain in the community.

Education

Believes access to affordable, quality healthcare is essential for a healthy community and strong economy.

Supports access to contraception, cancer screenings, maternity care, and abortion services.

Believes managing prescription drug costs and expanding access to mental health services are essential for addressing overall healthcare costs.

- Believes access to affordable, quality healthcare is essential for a healthy community and strong economy.
- Supports access to contraception, cancer screenings, maternity care, and abortion services.
- Believes managing prescription drug costs and expanding access to mental health services are essential for addressing overall healthcare costs.

Healthcare

As of September 17, 2025, Cat A. Porterfield’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Cat A. Porterfield

I am a wife, mother, Realtor, and award-winning journalist with a background in print journalism, specifically military and local news coverage including reporting on government bodies – like city councils. I have been married for 19 years to a U.S. Navy veteran and son of a Navy Commander who grew up in Virginia Beach and moved our family here as soon as the opportunity presented itself – he is our city’s biggest fan. Our son, who will be entering his junior year at Cox High School, is a shining example of the quality of Virginia Beach Public Schools and his teachers at W.T. Cooke, Virginia Beach Middle, First Colonial High, and now Cox. We have two grown daughters, a grandson, and a granddaughter who have all called Virginia Beach home.

Cat previously ran for Virginia Beach City Council in 2022 but did not win. 

Supports raises for city workers, teachers, librarians, and other essential employees.

Supports investing in public education, increasing school funding, and providing more support for teachers.

Aims to expand healthcare access for all Virginians, particularly in underserved communities.

As of September 17, 2025, Cat A. Porterfield did not have a website or any information online.

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Anne Ferrell Tata - Ballotpedia

Anne earned a bachelor's degree from Florida State University. She lives with her husband, Robert, in Virginia Beach. They have four children. Anne attends Galilee Episcopal Church.

Candidate Profile: Anne Ferrell Tata (Va. District 99) | WAVY.com

Anne currently serves as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 99. She was first elected in 2021 and is serving her second term.

- Supports tax relief.
- Plans to support small businesses.

As of September 17, 2025, Anne Ferrell Tata’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports defending "our crimefighters and first responders."

- Supports defending "our crimefighters and first responders."
- Supports fighting human trafficking.

Supports raising academic standards in schools.

- Supports raising academic standards in schools.

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Anne Ferrell Tata

Anne Ferrell Tata earned a B.S. from Florida State University. She lives with her husband, Robert Martin Tata, and their four children in Virginia Beach. She attends Galilee Episcopal Church.

Anne Ferrell Tata (Republican Party) is a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 99. She assumed office on January 10, 2024. Her current term ends on January 14, 2026.

Ferrell Tata (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 99. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025. The Republican primary for this office on June 17, 2025, was canceled.

Anne Ferrell Tata is a candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates in District 99. She is a Republican and has previously served on the Virginia Beach City Council. Tata is focused on issues such as education, public safety, and economic development. She emphasizes the importance of parental involvement in education and aims to ensure that schools are adequately funded. Tata also advocates for law enforcement and believes in supporting local businesses to boost the economy.

In her campaign, Tata highlights her experience in local government and her commitment to serving the community. She has participated in various community service initiatives and believes in the power of grassroots efforts to bring about change. Tata's platform includes promoting transparency in government and ensuring that constituents have a voice in decision-making processes.

As of September 17, 2025, Anne Ferrell Tata did not have a website or any information online.

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Supports local businesses to boost the economy.

Supports parental involvement in education and ensuring schools are adequately funded.

- 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.