Kelly Convirs-Fowler
Kelly Convirs-Fowler is an American politician. Since 2018, she has served in the Virginia House of Delegates, representing district 21. She was first elected in November 2017.[1]
Kelly Convirs-Fowler | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 21st district | |
| Assumed office January 10, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Ron Villanueva |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kelly Kristen Convirs Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | David Fowler |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Virginia Beach, Virginia |
| Alma mater | Virginia Wesleyan College Old Dominion University |
Fowler's legislative priorities include finding bipartisan solutions to improve coastal resiliency and prevent coastal flooding; fighting for a fair economy, good jobs, and a level playing field for working families; and expanding access to affordable healthcare and quality education regardless of sex, race, income, or background.[2]
Fowler serves on the Privileges and Elections Committee and the Science and Technology Committee.[3]
Early life and career
Kelly Convirs-Fowler was born and raised in Virginia Beach. She is of Filipino and Mexican descent. She graduated from Tallwood High School and Virginia Wesleyan College, where she majored in Psychology and Criminal Justice. Both schools are in Virginia Beach.[4] After earning her Master’s degree in Education at the Old Dominion University, she began teaching at Lynnhaven Elementary. She left her job to begin a home renovation business with her husband. They specialize in serving military families.[5]
Political career
2017 election
Fowler ran to be a delegate in Virginia's 2017 election against Ron Villanueva. She won the election with 52.3% of the vote, and took office in January 2018.[6] Fowler is of Filipina and Mexican heritage. She and Kathy Tran were the first Asian-American women to be elected to Virginia's House of Delegates. At the same time, Fowler, Elizabeth Guzmán, and Hala Ayala were the first Latina American women to be elected to the House of Delegates.
2019 election
Fowler ran for reelection in the 2019 election. She defeated Republican Shannon D.S. Kane with 54.5% of the vote.[7]
Tenure
Fowler has introduced 29 bills in the House of Delegates since taking office in 2018.[3] She has worked to pass Medicaid expansion in Virginia and a 5% pay raise for Virginia's teachers in 2018.[3]
In 2019, Fowler was the Chief Co-Patron of two bills protecting renters and homeowners that were passed into law.[3]
Legislative issues
Fowler has stated that her priorities for the 2020 legislative session are:[2]
- finding bipartisan solutions to improve coastal resiliency and prevent coastal flooding
- fighting for a fair economy, good jobs, and a level playing field for working families
- expanding access to affordable healthcare and quality education regardless of sex, race, income, or background
The Virginia Education Association Fund for Children and Public Education has endorsed her because she has consistently voted for legislation supporting public education.[8]
Personal life
She is married to David Fowler, and they have three daughters.[9]
References
- Connors, Mike (November 7, 2017). "Democrat Fowler knocks off veteran Republican Villanueva in 21st District". The Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved November 9, 2017.
- "Kelly Convirs-Fowler". Ballotpedia. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
- "LIS Virginia". Retrieved October 31, 2019.
- "Kelly Convirs-Fowler". Ballotpedia. Retrieved Jan 7, 2020.
- "Virginia's Kelly Fowler – First-time Candidate - Asian Fortune". Asianfortunenews.com. Retrieved 9 November 2017.
- Kelly Fowler at vpap.org
- "2019 November General". Retrieved Jan 7, 2020.
- "General Assembly". Virginia Education Association. 2019. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
- WILSON, PATRICK. "Va. lawmaker announces she's pregnant with her third child". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved Jan 7, 2020.