Representative Alfonso Lopez

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NameAlfonso Lopez
PositionRepresentative
Statestate representatives     Virginia     
PartyDemocratic
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Alfonso Lopez, born on July 28, 1970, is an American politician affiliated with the Democratic Party. He serves as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 3. Lopez assumed office on January 10, 2024.

Representative Alfonso Lopez



Alfonso Lopez is a lifelong Democrat and activist with nearly 30 years of federal and Virginia legislative experience. He has dedicated his career to championing critical issues for the people of Arlington County, Fairfax County, and the City of Alexandria.

Legislative Experience:

  • Alfonso has served in the Virginia House of Delegates since 2012.
  • He successfully championed legislation that created the Virginia Housing Trust Fund, established the Small Business Investment Grant Fund, and allowed 16 and 17-year-olds to preregister to vote.
  • Alfonso played a key role in raising the cap on nonresidential solar net metering in Virginia.
  • As the Majority and Minority Whip of the Virginia House Democratic Caucus from 2016 to 2022, he worked closely with House leadership to track legislation and coordinate messaging during the General Assembly Session.

Advocacy for Immigrant Communities:

  • Alfonso, the son of a formerly undocumented father from Venezuela, has been a leader in advocating for immigrant and New American communities in Virginia.
  • His signature issue has been expanding educational opportunities for undocumented and mixed-status families.
  • He worked with Attorney General Mark Herring to expand in-state tuition to kids with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status in 2013.
  • In 2020, he finally passed the Virginia Dream Act, granting in-state tuition eligibility to all Virginia students, regardless of immigration status.
  • In 2021, Alfonso continued his work by introducing and passing legislation expanding financial aid eligibility to undocumented Virginia students.

Environmental Advocacy:

  • Alfonso is a lifelong environmentalist, committed to protecting our environment for future generations.

Historical Milestone:

  • Upon his election in 2011, Alfonso Lopez became the first Latino Democrat to be elected to the Virginia General Assembly.

Alfonso Lopez’s dedication to public service and his unwavering commitment to justice and equality have made a lasting impact on Virginia’s legislative landscape.

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