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May Nivar
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May Nivar | |
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| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 57th district | |
| Assumed office January 14, 2026 | |
| Preceded by | David Owen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | New York University |
May Nivar is an American politician who is the elected member of the Virginia House of Delegates for the 57th District. She took office as a member of the 164th Virginia General Assembly on January 14, 2026. She won election on November 4, 2025, defeating Republican incumbent David Owen.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Nivar was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to immigrant parents from China. She met her husband, Carlos, while working at a supermarket to help pay for college. She has three children.[2] Nivar graduated from New York University with a degree in journalism.[3] Nivar has lived in Richmond for 20 years, and has worked for corporations, including Altria.[2]
Earlier political career
[edit]Nivar was appointed to the Virginia Asian Advisory Board by Governor Terry McAuliffe, where she served as vice chair and as chair.[4]
Virginia House of Delegates
[edit]In her 2025 election, her campaign priorities were the economy, public schools, abortion and contraception access, expanding access to healthcare, safe communities, equal protection for minorities, and opposing climate change.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Team, 12 On Your Side Digital (2025-11-04). "Decision Virginia: A recap of the 2025 election". www.12onyourside.com. Retrieved 2025-11-05.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ a b "MEET MAY". MAY NIVAR FOR VIRGINIA. Retrieved 2025-11-05.
- ^ "May Nivar – Asian & Latino Solidarity Alliance of Central Virginia". Retrieved 2025-11-05.
- ^ "Featured Asian Americans". Virginia.gov. Retrieved 2025-11-05.
- ^ "ISSUES". MAY NIVAR FOR VIRGINIA. Retrieved 2025-11-05.