Lily Franklin
@LilyForDelegate
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Democrat for Virginia's 41st House District. Roanoke Valley native. 🐶 mom to Poppy. Former teacher. Fighting bullies of all types 🥊
Blacksburg, VA
Joined January 2023
"NextGen's support pushed us across the finish line last night. As the first major election after 2024, the message from young people is unmistakable – they seek leadership that unites, not divides." - @LilyForDelegate
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This campaign isn’t about politics — it’s about people. No one knows more about people power than @iamwesmoore. It was an honor to have you here in Blacksburg. Let’s go win this thing!
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We’ll be collecting food to support families impacted by the SNAP cuts so bring a donation if you can!
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Big News! Gov. Wes Moore is coming to Blacksburg. With less than a week until Election Day, we’re fired up and ready to go. Don’t miss out on this rally and hope to see you there!
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📢Join Maryland Governor Wes Moore and HD-41 candidate Lily Franklin in Blacksburg for a gameday rally to Get Out the Vote for Abigail Spanberger, Lily, and Democrats up and down the ballot on the...
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You can vote TOMORROW in Blacksburg 9am-5pm at the Community Center (725 Patrick Henry Dr). And from 12-5 you can stop by shelter 1 in the Municipal Park next to the Community Center with your “I Voted” sticker. We’ll have free food, music and games. Make your voice heard!
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Folks don’t want their elected officials to be bought and paid for by big energy companies. People want a leader who knows their struggles and puts them first. Wanna share how energy bills are impacting you and learn what to do about it? Sign up at https://t.co/mvsACAgI8T
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My opponent just revealed he’s taken tens of thousands of dollars from utility companies—while those companies are raising our rates. Politicians should be accountable to their voters, not big corporations.
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My heart is full of sorrow today. Late Saturday night, I received the devastating news that Delegate Candi Mundon King’s beloved daughter, Candis, lost her courageous battle with sickle cell disease. No parent should ever experience the loss of a child at the hands of a cruel and
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We can't treat hospitals closing and premiums going up like it's just some political fight. It's about real people and the real care they need.
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Cuts to the Medicaid program made by President Donald Trump and the GOP-led Congress are expected to leave rural communities with even fewer health care providers and facilities.
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Students deserve a leader who listens. Tuesday I’m hosting a student town hall so you can share what matters to you. RSVP and submit your questions by scanning the QR code, and I’ll see you Tuesday!
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As the days until Election Day dwindle, students are doing everything they can to get out the vote all over Virginia. Scenes from this morning’s launch in Blacksburg with @LilyForDelegate!
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THIS is the future worth fighting for. Thank you to the young dems from MA, VA, OK, NC, WV, and KY for coming all the way out to Blacksburg to knock doors for us!
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I’ve worked hard my whole life. So when my opponent throws trash at me, I know how to roll up my sleeves and take the trash out when it counts.
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Early Voting starts today! SWVA deserves a leader who fights for what matters to us. Go to https://t.co/UdWUJOrJhW to find Early Vote locations and make your voice heard!
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Hi, I’m Poppy the dog, and my mom Lily Franklin is running for the House of Delegates, but I didn’t know what that was until she told me. Now, I get to teach you! Go to https://t.co/jxhVmxOHHE to make sure you’re registered!
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From Blacksburg to Shawsville to Roanoke County, we’re meeting folks where they’re at across this district. Thank you to everyone who attended the meet and greet in Shawsville last night for your questions and giving me an opportunity to speak with all of you!
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Tomorrow night we’re bringing the conversation to Blacksburg. 💙 🗓️ Sept. 17 | 7:00 PM 📍 Blacksburg, VA Join @LilyForDelegate, @HelmerVA & @PPAVirginia’s @jlock for a town hall on rural health care access and a healthier future for Virginia. RSVP here: https://t.co/Iy42jQHYD2
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This Wednesday, we're bringing our "Standing up for Virginia" town hall series to Blacksburg with @LilyForDelegate and special guests @HelmerVA and @PPAVirginia’s @jlock. 🗓️ September 17th ⏰ 7:00 PM 📍 Blacksburg, VA 🔗 RSVP here: https://t.co/ZTqQBta2ir Come join the
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