Eileen Cassidy Rivera - Democrat for Delegate Virginia House District 5

Eileen Cassidy Rivera
Democrat for Delegate
Virginia House District 5
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Alexandria is a community that believes in opportunity, inclusion, and looking out for one another. Rising costs, school crowding, long commutes, and limited housing options are making it harder to build a life here in the neighborhoods we love.

Eileen has spent her career solving complex problems and bringing people together to get results. From helping companies and small businesses compete globally at the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Small Business Administration to improving healthcare for Veterans at Fortune 500 companies.

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Eileen knows what it takes to deliver results, and will bring her experience and can-do attitude to tackle our toughest challenges - rising costs, school crowding, and the pressure of long commutes and limited housing options.

Education Champion
Former Alexandria City School Board Member (2006–2009) and named Education Advocate of the Year by Tenants and Workers United for her work to close the achievement gap, especially for immigrant and disabled students.

Healthcare Innovation
Corporate executive at Fortune 500 companies, leading communications for major federal and health technology programs serving Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, Veterans, and Service Members. Launched a national campaign to reduce Veteran suicide by breaking down the stigma around mental health.

Federal Leadership
Led international trade and small business programs in the Clinton Administration at the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Small Business Administration, working with leaders including the late Ronald H. Brown

Trusted Public Servant
Appointed by Governors Warner, McAuliffe, and Northam to key boards and commissions, including the Board of Visitors of Gunston Hall and the Virginia Business Education Partnership.

INFORMATION FOR VOTERS

The firehouse primary will be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

To be eligible to vote, you must live and be registered to vote in House District 5.
If you are unsure, check to see your House District here.

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Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library
5005 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22304

Beatley Library is across the street from HD5’s border and has proven to be a great polling place –
lots of parking, ADA-accessible, and plenty for space!

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