In 2023, Lily Franklin came within 183 votes of winning House District 41, demonstrating her ability to connect with voters across political divides. With deep roots spanning five generations in Southwest Virginia, Franklin is a graduate of Northside High School and Longwood University. During her tenure as a legislative aide to Delegate Sam Rasoul, she successfully advocated for a grant program supporting local food and agricultural infrastructure and helped advance legislation establishing maximum contaminant levels for PFAS chemicals in drinking water. Franklin brings both a proven record of advocacy for Southwest Virginia and substantive experience in the legislative process. Her deep roots in the region combined with her knowledge of state government positions her as an effective representative for her community.
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