VA-HD82: House District 82 rematch could help decide control of Virginia's legislature
Familiar rivals face off again in House District 82, where Del. Kim Taylor, R-Petersburg, hopes to fend off Democratic challenger Kimberly Pope Adams in a high-stakes rematch.
The “Kim versus Kim” contest was the closest House race in 2023, when Adams lost to Taylor by just 53 votes. With all 100 House of Delegates seats on the ballot this year, the district is once again among the most competitive and could help determine which party controls the chamber.
The Petersburg-anchored district stretches into suburbs and rural areas of Dinwiddie, Prince George and Surry counties. Both candidates are lifelong residents who raised their families in the region and tout their financial expertise as an asset they can bring to Richmond.
Campaign finance reports show a stark contrast in fundraising between the two candidates. As of the latest filings, Taylor has raised about $634,734, while Pope Adams has brought in roughly $1 million, giving her a significant financial edge.
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