Elizabeth Guzmán
Elizabeth Guzman | |
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Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 31st district | |
Assumed office January 10, 2018 | |
Preceded by | Scott Lingamfelter |
Personal details | |
Born | Lima, Peru |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Carlos Guzmán[1] |
Children | 4 |
Education | Northern Virginia Community College Capella University (BA) American University (MPA) University of Southern California (MSW) |
Website | Campaign website |
Elizabeth R. Guzman is a Peruvian-American politician and social worker elected to represent Virginia's 31st House of Delegates district in Virginia's House of Delegates.[2] She serves on the House committees on Privileges and Elections and Cities, Counties, and Towns. Guzman was a Democratic candidate for Virginia Lieutenant Governor in 2021.
Guzman also works as a Court Appointed Service Advocate for CASA CIS to prevent child abuse.[3]
Guzman was Virginia co-chair of the Bernie Sanders 2020 presidential campaign. In June 2020, Guzman was elected at the Democratic Party of Virginia State Convention to represent the Commonwealth of Virginia to the DNC.[4]
Early life[]
Born in Peru, Guzman immigrated to the United States and became a social worker.[5] After settling in Virginia, Guzman worked three jobs to afford a one-bedroom apartment for herself and her daughter.[6]
Career[]
In 2017, Guzman ran for delegate on a platform that highlighted Medicaid for All, early childhood education, and a $15 per hour minimum wage.[7] Her campaign unseated eight-term incumbent Republican Delegate Scott Lingamfelter.
Guzman and Hala Ayala became the first Hispanic women elected to the House, all in Virginia's November 2017 election.[8] Their terms began in January 2018.
Guzman delivered the Spanish response to the 2018 State of the Union Address,[9] invited by Nancy Pelosi.[10]
In August 2019, Elizabeth Warren endorsed Guzman.[11] The Virginia Education Association Fund for Children and Public Education has also endorsed her based on her record of voting for legislation supporting public education.[12]
Guzman is a progressive, and has criticized the Democratic Party for its traditionally centrist ideology.[13]
Following the suspension of the Sanders Campaign, Guzman endorsed Joe Biden for President on April 10, 2020.[14]
2021 Lieutenant Governor campaign[]
Guzman announced her candidacy for Lieutenant Governor in October 2020.[15] Guzman came in 3rd place in the first straw poll of the cycle at a Hunter Mill District Democratic Committee meeting, behind 1st place Sam Rasoul and 2nd place Sean Perryman. On April 17, Guzman withdrew from the Lieutenant Governor's race to focus on her reelection campaign for Delegate.[16]
Electoral history[]
Date | Election | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
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June 13, 2017[17][18] | Primary | Elizabeth R. Guzman | Democratic | 3,062 | 52.2 |
Sara E. Townsend | Democratic | 2,809 | 47.8 | ||
Nov 7, 2017[19] | General | Elizabeth R. Guzman | Democratic | 15,466 | 53.99 |
L. Scott Lingamfelter | Republican | 12,658 | 44.19 | ||
Nathan D. Larson | Independent | 481 | 1.68 | ||
Write Ins | 39 | 0.14 | |||
Nov 5, 2019[20] | General | Elizabeth R. Guzman | Democratic | 14,630 | 52.63 |
Darrell H. "D.J." Jordan, Jr. | Republican | 13,125 | 47.22 | ||
Nov 2, 2021[21] | General | Elizabeth R. Guzman | Democratic | 18,384 | 52.0 |
Ben Baldwin | Republican | 16,888 | 47.8 |
Awards[]
In May 2019, Guzman was given “The First” award from Latino Victory Fund.[22]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Lani Seelinger. Who Is Carlos Guzman? Elizabeth Guzman's husband will stand by her side at SOTU. Bustle.com. January 30, 2018
- ^ "Guzman seeks expansion of Medicaid in House of Delegates Bid". . January 23, 2017. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
- ^ Beauchamp, Sarah (January 30, 2018). "Where Did Elizabeth Guzman Go To College? The Politician Was Always Driven". Bustle. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
- ^ "2020 Democratic Party of Virginia State Convention Results". Democratic Party of Virginia. June 22, 2020. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
- ^ Gregory S. Schneider. Va. Democrats cheer Guzman, tapped for Spanish-language response to Trump. Washington Post. January 26, 2018
- ^ Gregory S., Schneider (January 30, 2018). "'A little fire, a little spice': Elizabeth Guzman promises lively rebuttal to State of the Union". The Washington Post. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
- ^ McElwee, Sean (January 24, 2018). "The 2018 Democratic Wave Is About More Than Congress". Huffington Post. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
- ^ Nuño, Stephen A. (November 8, 2017). "First Two Latinas Are Elected to Virginia House of Delegates, Making History". NBC News. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
- ^ Caygle, Heather; Kim, Seung Min (January 25, 2018). "Rep. Kennedy to deliver Democrats' State of the Union response". Politico. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
- ^ Gregory S. Schneider. ‘A little fire, a little spice’: Elizabeth Guzman promises lively rebuttal to State of the Union. Washington Post. January 29, 2018
- ^ "NElizabeth Warren endorses my re-election campaign #womenhelpingwomen". Daily Kos. August 22, 2019. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
- ^ "General Assembly". Virginia Education Association. 2019. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
- ^ "Spanish-Language SOTU Respondent: Democrats 'Cannot be Centrist Any More'". January 29, 2018.
- ^ Virginia, Blue (April 10, 2020). "Former Virginia Bernie Sanders Co-Chair Elizabeth Guzmán and Delegate Jennifer Carroll Foy Endorse Joe Biden". Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- ^ "Del. Elizabeth Guzman announces run for lieutenant governor". WAVY.com. October 6, 2020. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
- ^ Earl, Robin (April 17, 2021). "Del. Elizabeth Guzman withdraws from lieutenant governor's race". Fauquier Times. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
- ^ "vpap.org". The Virginia Public Access Project.
- ^ "2017 House of Delegates Democratic Primary". Virginia State Board of Elections.
- ^ "November 2017 List of Candidates by District" (PDF). Virginia State Board of Elections.
- ^ "Elections: House of Delegates District 10". www.vpap.org. Virginia Public Access Project. Retrieved March 14, 2020.
- ^ "2021 November General". results.elections.virginia.gov. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
- ^ Kloosterman, Tomas (April 23, 2019). "Latino Victory Fund Re-Endorses Virginia Delegates Hala Ayala and Elizabeth Guzman". Latino Victory. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
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