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Candi King
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| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates | |
| Assumed office January 11, 2021 |
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| Preceded by | Jennifer Carroll Foy |
| Constituency | 2nd district (2021–2024) 23rd district (2024–present) |
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| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Josh King |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Norfolk State University |
| Committees | Privileges and Elections Finance Public Safety |
Candi Patrice Mundon King is an American politician. She is a member of the Democratic Party. Since 2021, she has served in the Virginia House of Delegates. This is a part of the state government in Virginia.
About Candi King
Candi King studied political science at Norfolk State University. She earned a bachelor's degree there. Before becoming a politician, she worked to help people. She managed programs for non-profit groups. She also worked as an advocate for education. This means she supported better schools and learning opportunities.
Her Journey in Politics
Candi King started her political career in 2020. She decided to run for a seat in the Virginia House of Delegates. This happened after the person who held the seat before her, Jennifer Carroll Foy, resigned. Ms. Foy left to run for governor. This created a special election. A special election is held when a political office becomes empty before the next regular election.
First Election Win
In 2021, Candi King first had to win her party's primary election. A primary election helps a political party choose its best candidate. She won this primary election. Then, she faced Heather Mitchell from the Republican Party. This was the general election on January 5, 2021. Candi King won this election. She received 51.5% of the votes. This was a close race.
Running for a Full Term
Later in 2021, Candi King ran for re-election. She wanted to win a full term in office. First, she had another primary challenge. She won this primary with a clear majority of votes. Then, in the November General Election, she ran against Gina Ciarcia. Ms. Ciarcia was a history teacher. Candi King won this election too. She successfully secured her full term.
