Laura Jane Cohen
Laura Jane Cohen | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 15th district | |
| Assumed office January 10, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Todd Gilbert (redistricting) |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
Laura Jane Cohen is an American educator and Democratic politician from Virginia. She was elected to serve the 15th district[1] in the Virginia House of Delegates in the 2023 Virginia House of Delegates election.
She was a public school teacher for over two decades before seeking elected office.[2]
Cohen faces Saundra Davis in her bid to retain her seat.
Early Life and Education
Laura Jane Cohen was raised in Marietta, Georgia and is the daughter and granddaughter of public school teachers. She attended the University of Georgia and received a Bachelor’s degree in political science.[2]
Career
Laura Jane Cohen was a public school teacher for over two decades before seeking elected office.[2] She also was a member of her local PTA.[2]
In 2019 Laura Jane Cohen ran for Springfield District School Board Member and won the election.[1] She was sworn into office and served from 2020 until 2023, when she ran for the 15th District in the Virginia House of Delegates.[1]
Cohen ran for Delegate in the newly created 15th House District following redistricting. She defeated Republican Marcus Evans by over 61%.[3]
Personal life
Cohen moved to Fairfax County, VA with her husband in 2001. She resides in Fairfax County with her two children.[2]
Cohen identifies as bisexual.[4]
References
- ^ a b c "Laura Jane Cohen". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
- ^ a b c d e "Delegate Laura Jane Cohen".
- ^ "House of Delegates District 15". Virginia Public Access Project (VPAP). Archived from the original on September 27, 2023. Retrieved July 7, 2025.
- ^ Lavers, Michael (November 2, 2023). "More than a dozen LGBTQ candidates on the ballot in Va". Washington Blade. Retrieved June 4, 2025.