Willett announces 2027 re-election campaign

Del. Rodney Willett (D-Henrico) announced Nov. 12 that he will seek another term in the Virginia House of Delegates in 2027, launching a re-election campaign in House District 58. Willet represented the former District 73 from 2020 through 2023 and District 58 beginning in 2024. He is an attorney and technology consultant.

In his campaign announcement, Willett said affordability and access to health care will remain central issues. He cited higher prices for groceries and other essentials and said he wants to continue working toward an economy that allows more residents to thrive. He also described affordable health care as a right and said his work in rural areas has informed his approach to health policy.

Current Virginia House records show that Willett chairs the Health and Human Services Committee and the Appropriations Committee's Health and Human Resources Subcommittee. He also serves on the Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Committee.

State Sens. Schuyler VanValkenburg and Lamont Bagby endorsed Willett in the campaign release. VanValkenburg called him an "invaluable partner" in serving Henrico, while Bagby highlighted Willett's work on health care access.