Donna Charles
Donna Charles | |
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| Born | Donna Onike Charles 1976 (age 49–50) Elmhurst, Queens, New York, U.S. |
| Education | Pennsylvania State University (BS) Tufts University Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy (MA) |
| Website | Official website |
Donna Charles (born 1976), is an American civil servant and political candidate.
Charles formally entered the race for governor of Virginia in May 2025[1] and is competing against former U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger, the Democratic nominee,[2] and Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears, the Republican nominee. If elected, she will become Virginia’s first female governor and the first Black female governor in the U.S. history.[3][4][5][6]
Background
Donna Charles’ background in public service is largely tied to her two decades of experience as a U.S. Air Force officer and a U.S. federal civil servant, during which time she was detailed to the National Security Council as a director for counterterrorism policy and operations.[7] Public records indicate that she served as a foreign affairs committee staffer for the U.S. House of Representatives.[8] Donna Charles has also served as an expert witness for the U.S. House of Representatives Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence.[9][10]
Her platform as an independent candidate focuses on public safety, bolstering vocational education, and expanding healthcare in Virginia.[11]
References
- ↑ Schmidt, Markus (April 8, 2025). "From the top down, Virginia's 2025 elections are packed with contenders". Virginia Mercury. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
- ↑ "Earle-Sears, Spanberger secure nominations for Virginia Governor". 12 on your side. April 7, 2025. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
- ↑ Vozzella, Laura (December 1, 2024). "Four Centuries In, Virginia Could Be On Track For Its First Woman Governor". The Washington Post.
- ↑ Norlian, Allison. "In 244 Years, America Has Never Elected A Black, Female Governor. Virginia's Jennifer Carroll Foy Could Change That". Forbes. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
- ↑ Chang, Emily. "New Jersey governor race heats up ahead of primary -- with Trump's impact on the line". ABC News. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
- ↑ Johnson, Brent. "New Jersey Primary Election 2025: What to know about this year's governor's race". NJ.com. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
- ↑ "Donna Charles for Governor". donnaforva.com. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
- ↑ "Donna Charles, Previously held position". LEGISTORM. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
- ↑ "Addressing the Rise of Terrorism in Africa" (PDF). Congress.gov. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ↑ "SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING ON TERRORISM THREATS IN AFRICA". Homeland Security Committee. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ↑ "Donna Charles for Governor". donnaforva.com. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
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