Amy Laufer
Amy Laufer (Democratic Party) is a member of theVirginia House of Delegates, representingDistrict 55. She assumed office on January 10, 2024. Her current term ends on January 12, 2028.
Laufer (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to theVirginia House of Delegates to representDistrict 55. She won in the general election onNovember 4, 2025.
Biography
Amy Laufer grew up inWisconsin and lives inAlbemarle County, Virginia. Laufer earned a bachelor's degree in geology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Laufer was a U.S. Peace Corps volunteer in Jamaica. After the Peace Corps, Laufer earned a master's degree in secondary science education from the Teachers College at Columbia University in New York City. Her career experience includes working as a water analyst for the state of Wisconsin and teaching elementary school. Laufer was elected to the Charlottesville City School Board in 2011, serving as vice chair and chair from 2012 to 2016.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2025-2026
Laufer was assigned to the following committees:
Elections
2025
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2025
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 55
IncumbentAmy Laufer won election in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 55 on November 4, 2025.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Amy Laufer (D) | 91.6 | 33,083 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 8.4 | 3,053 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 36,136 | ||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. IncumbentAmy Laufer advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 55.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Laufer received the following endorsements.
2023
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2023
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 55
Amy Laufer defeatedSteve Harvey in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 55 on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Amy Laufer (D) | 61.4 | 22,183 |
 | Steve Harvey (R) | 38.5 | 13,915 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 45 | ||
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 36,143 | ||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Reid Wernig (R)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 55
Amy Laufer defeatedKellen Squire in the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 55 on June 20, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Amy Laufer | 69.7 | 8,340 |
 | Kellen Squire | 30.3 | 3,624 | |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 11,964 | ||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled.Reid Wernig advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 55.
Endorsements
Laufer received the following endorsements.
- Pres.Joe Biden (D)
- Vice Pres.Kamala D. Harris (D)
- Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia
2019
See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2019
General election
General election for Virginia State Senate District 17
IncumbentBryce Reeves defeatedAmy Laufer in the general election for Virginia State Senate District 17 on November 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Bryce Reeves (R) | 51.6 | 34,494 |
| Amy Laufer (D) | 48.1 | 32,176 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 208 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 66,878 | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Virginia State Senate District 17
Amy Laufer defeatedS. Ben Hixon in the Democratic primary for Virginia State Senate District 17 on June 11, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Amy Laufer | 78.2 | 6,042 |
 | S. Ben Hixon | 21.7 | 1,679 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 1 | ||
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 7,722 | ||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Virginia State Senate District 17
IncumbentBryce Reeves defeatedRich Breeden in the Republican primary for Virginia State Senate District 17 on June 11, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bryce Reeves | 82.3 | 6,325 |
 | Rich Breeden | 17.7 | 1,359 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 1 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 7,685 | ||
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Campaign themes
2025
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2023
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2019
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Laufer did not submit a biography.Laufer earned her bachelor's degree in geology from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. After graduation, Laufer joined the U.S. Peace Corps. She then earned a master's degree in secondary science education from Columbia University. Her professional experience includes teaching math and science.
As a state senator, I would be focused on education. As a former teacher and school board member, I understand how important it is to invest in our children's future. We need to be expanding preschool because when children come to us behind, it is that much harder for them to succeed. We also need to be expanding vocational training and certificate programs so our high school graduates are ready to enter the workforce. Finally, Virginia teachers are making far less than their peers in other states. We need to ensure that our schools are fully funded and our teachers are fairly paid.
We also need to be investing in rural broadband infrastructure. Currently, almost 25% of this district does not have access to internet. This prevents our students from learning outside of school. It is also prevents economic growth, because our people cannot run businesses online and our farmers cannot bring their goods to market. In this rural district, this can also be a healthcare access problem. Many of our people live far away from the doctors or specialists they require. There are growing opportunities for telemedicine, but our people cannot access them without broadband.
Finally, social justice would be a priority for me. I saw what happened in Charlottesville on August 12, 2017, and I know we have to do better. We need to dismantle our system of mass incarceration, reform bail, and ensure that former prisoners are able to transfer back into our society and economy by finding jobs and housing. They also need to automatically have their right to vote restored so that they can begin to have a voice again. We need to pass the Equal Rights Amendment here in Virginia so my daughter and I can be equal citizens in the country in which we live.
We also need to be investing in rural broadband infrastructure. Currently, almost 25% of this district does not have access to internet. This prevents our students from learning outside of school. It is also prevents economic growth, because our people cannot run businesses online and our farmers cannot bring their goods to market. In this rural district, this can also be a healthcare access problem. Many of our people live far away from the doctors or specialists they require. There are growing opportunities for telemedicine, but our people cannot access them without broadband.
I obtained my degree in Geology from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, and then worked in hydrochemistry. As a person with a background in science, I find the current feigned ignorance around climate change unacceptable. Climate change is a fact, and we need to be doing all that we can to protect future generations. We need to be investing in renewable energy infrastructure both to protect the environment as well as to stimulate economic growth by creating new jobs.
I also have been deeply affected by the issue of healthcare. One of my children has a rare medical condition, so I know how difficult it can be for people to get the care they need. I am invested in ensuring protections for people with pre-existing conditions like my son, and I know that everyone needs access to affordable healthcare.
I also would like to serve on the Transportation committee. In this district, we have 60,000 commuters travelling hours away for work. This is a problem, not just for the environment, but also for these people's quality of life. We need to be investing in infrastructure to offer transportation alternatives, such as a light rail. We also need to improve our roads.
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Campaign finance summary
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| Year | Office | Status | Contributions | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Virginia House of Delegates District 55 | Won general | $679,071 | $542,513 |
| 2019 | Virginia State Senate District 17 | Lost general | $1,660,285 | N/A** |
| Grand total | $2,339,356 | $542,513 | ||
| Sources:OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). | ||||
| ** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle | ||||
| Note: Totals above reflect only available data. | ||||
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2024
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In 2024, theVirginia State Legislature was in session from January 10 to March 9. Special sessions occurred May 13, 2024; June 18 to July 1; and July 18, 2024.
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See also
2025 Elections
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Candidate Virginia House of Delegates District 55 | Officeholder Virginia House of Delegates District 55 | Personal |
Footnotes
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| Preceded by Buddy Fowler (R) | Virginia House of Delegates District 55 2024-Present | Succeeded by - |
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