L. Joy brings Virginia House Delegate Adele McClure to the front of the class. Delegate McClure represents Virginia’s 2nd district and is recognized as Emily’s List 2025 Gabrielle Giffords Rising Star. She speaks about why actively engaging in state and local politics is absolutely crucial. The laws and budgets passed at the state level influence a wide range of issues, from access to affordable childcare to ensuring public safety in communities. Given Virginia’s slim majority in the House of Delegates, she emphasizes that every single election—and every single seat—truly matters.