Decision Maker

Rae Cousins

Former Virginia House of Delegates - District 79

District 79, Virginia

Rae Cousins is a Democratic politician from Virginia, serving as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates for the 79th District. Born in 1979 or 1980, she is a fourth-generation Richmonder who grew up in Church Hill. Cousins is a lawyer by profession and was elected to the House of Delegates in 2023, marking her entry into state-level politics. ae Cousins comes from a family deeply involved in public service. Her mother was an elementary school teacher, and her father worked in workforce development for over 35 years. This background instilled in her a strong commitment to social justice issues from an early age.