Rae Cousins (born 1979 or 1980) is an American Democratic politician from Virginia. She was elected to the

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in the

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from the 79th district. Cousins attended the

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, graduating with a

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in English in 2001, and the

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, graduating with a J.D. in 2010, and was called to the bar in Virginia the following year. Since 2010 she has worked largely in settlement administration for BrownGreer in

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and

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. A fourth-generation Richmonder, she grew up in Church Hill and lives in

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with her daughter, Ava Riley. Cousins will stay in the General Assembly through at least 2027, as she is currently running unopposed.

2023 elections

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External links

Campaign website
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