Rodney K. Nickens Jr., J.D.
@rodney4virginia.bsky.social
Candidate, Virginia House of Delegates, District 90. Believer. Founder and Chief Executive Officer at R&N Strategies. Creator and Host of The Rodney Kendell Podcast. Philippians 4:13. (he/him/his). www.rodney4virginia.com.
From the mountains to the 757… we shifted the whole damn state blue.
This is what happens when people believe, organize, and show up. We didn’t just run a campaign, we moved a whole Commonwealth.
The tide is turning, and the future is blue.
This is what happens when people believe, organize, and show up. We didn’t just run a campaign, we moved a whole Commonwealth.
The tide is turning, and the future is blue.
November 14, 2025 at 8:29 PM
From the mountains to the 757… we shifted the whole damn state blue.
This is what happens when people believe, organize, and show up. We didn’t just run a campaign, we moved a whole Commonwealth.
The tide is turning, and the future is blue.
This is what happens when people believe, organize, and show up. We didn’t just run a campaign, we moved a whole Commonwealth.
The tide is turning, and the future is blue.
To all veterans, thank you for protecting our freedoms, defending our democracy, and showing us what true leadership looks like. Your service continues to inspire generations to stand taller and do more for others.
Happy Veterans Day, and thank you for your sacrifice and service.
Happy Veterans Day, and thank you for your sacrifice and service.
November 11, 2025 at 11:20 PM
To all veterans, thank you for protecting our freedoms, defending our democracy, and showing us what true leadership looks like. Your service continues to inspire generations to stand taller and do more for others.
Happy Veterans Day, and thank you for your sacrifice and service.
Happy Veterans Day, and thank you for your sacrifice and service.
Their example reminds me that service is not just about one moment in time. It is a lifelong commitment to something greater than yourself. Because of them, I understand the meaning of duty, honor, and perseverance in a much deeper way.
November 11, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Their example reminds me that service is not just about one moment in time. It is a lifelong commitment to something greater than yourself. Because of them, I understand the meaning of duty, honor, and perseverance in a much deeper way.
Veterans Day Reflection 🇺🇸
Today, I honor the brave men in my family my grandfather, uncles, brother, and cousins who have proudly worn the uniform and served our country with courage, discipline, and sacrifice.
Today, I honor the brave men in my family my grandfather, uncles, brother, and cousins who have proudly worn the uniform and served our country with courage, discipline, and sacrifice.
November 11, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Veterans Day Reflection 🇺🇸
Today, I honor the brave men in my family my grandfather, uncles, brother, and cousins who have proudly worn the uniform and served our country with courage, discipline, and sacrifice.
Today, I honor the brave men in my family my grandfather, uncles, brother, and cousins who have proudly worn the uniform and served our country with courage, discipline, and sacrifice.
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Thank you to LGBT+ Democrats of Virginia endorsed candidate @rodney4virginia.bsky.social for stepping up and their hard-fought campaign to give voters a choice and opportunity to cast their votes for a vision of Virginia being a place of economic opportunity, justice, and freedom for all.
November 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Thank you to LGBT+ Democrats of Virginia endorsed candidate @rodney4virginia.bsky.social for stepping up and their hard-fought campaign to give voters a choice and opportunity to cast their votes for a vision of Virginia being a place of economic opportunity, justice, and freedom for all.
I just called Del. Jay Leftwich to congratulate him on his win.
To everyone who knocked, called, donated, and believed—we were outspent but never outworked. From Great Bridge to Greenbrier, Hickory to River Walk, we built something real.
Full statement below:
To everyone who knocked, called, donated, and believed—we were outspent but never outworked. From Great Bridge to Greenbrier, Hickory to River Walk, we built something real.
Full statement below:
Rodney K. Nickens Jr., J.D.🌴🥥 on X: "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 5, 2025 This morning, I called Delegate Jay Leftwich to congratulate him on his victory in the race for Virginia House District 90. I wish him success as he continues to serve our community. Campaigns are about choices and voices, and last night https://t.co/UHHLy9lCZm" / X
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 5, 2025 This morning, I called Delegate Jay Leftwich to congratulate him on his victory in the race for Virginia House District 90. I wish him success as he continues to serve our community. Campaigns are about choices and voices, and last night https://t.co/UHHLy9lCZm
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November 5, 2025 at 1:30 PM
I just called Del. Jay Leftwich to congratulate him on his win.
To everyone who knocked, called, donated, and believed—we were outspent but never outworked. From Great Bridge to Greenbrier, Hickory to River Walk, we built something real.
Full statement below:
To everyone who knocked, called, donated, and believed—we were outspent but never outworked. From Great Bridge to Greenbrier, Hickory to River Walk, we built something real.
Full statement below:
Chesapeake isn’t just home — it’s one of the top 20 safest cities in the nation! 🏡 Let’s keep investing in what works: good schools, safe streets, and opportunity for all. 💙
#ReadyToFightReadyToLead #RodneyForVirginia #Chesapeake
#ReadyToFightReadyToLead #RodneyForVirginia #Chesapeake
November 4, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Chesapeake isn’t just home — it’s one of the top 20 safest cities in the nation! 🏡 Let’s keep investing in what works: good schools, safe streets, and opportunity for all. 💙
#ReadyToFightReadyToLead #RodneyForVirginia #Chesapeake
#ReadyToFightReadyToLead #RodneyForVirginia #Chesapeake
Grateful to greet voters this morning at Great Bridge Baptist Church in the same community that raised me as a candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates.
Polls are open until 7 PM across Virginia. Let’s make history together.
Polls are open until 7 PM across Virginia. Let’s make history together.
November 4, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Grateful to greet voters this morning at Great Bridge Baptist Church in the same community that raised me as a candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates.
Polls are open until 7 PM across Virginia. Let’s make history together.
Polls are open until 7 PM across Virginia. Let’s make history together.
Good morning, Chesapeake!
It’s Election Day and the future of our wonderful community is on the ballot. Polls are open from 6 A.M. –7 P.M. Let’s make HerStory together.
Remember to vote Dems up and down the ballot, write in Dave Rosado for City Sheriff, and turn the page!
It’s Election Day and the future of our wonderful community is on the ballot. Polls are open from 6 A.M. –7 P.M. Let’s make HerStory together.
Remember to vote Dems up and down the ballot, write in Dave Rosado for City Sheriff, and turn the page!
November 4, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Good morning, Chesapeake!
It’s Election Day and the future of our wonderful community is on the ballot. Polls are open from 6 A.M. –7 P.M. Let’s make HerStory together.
Remember to vote Dems up and down the ballot, write in Dave Rosado for City Sheriff, and turn the page!
It’s Election Day and the future of our wonderful community is on the ballot. Polls are open from 6 A.M. –7 P.M. Let’s make HerStory together.
Remember to vote Dems up and down the ballot, write in Dave Rosado for City Sheriff, and turn the page!
Whatever happens on Election Day, I’ll always carry this with me: the privilege to stand up for the people of Virginia House District 90 and cast my vote for a future built on justice, compassion, and community.
#Leadership #PublicService #Election2025 #VirginiaPolitics #ReadyToLead
#Leadership #PublicService #Election2025 #VirginiaPolitics #ReadyToLead
October 30, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Whatever happens on Election Day, I’ll always carry this with me: the privilege to stand up for the people of Virginia House District 90 and cast my vote for a future built on justice, compassion, and community.
#Leadership #PublicService #Election2025 #VirginiaPolitics #ReadyToLead
#Leadership #PublicService #Election2025 #VirginiaPolitics #ReadyToLead
It’s hard to describe the feeling of seeing your name printed alongside others who share your love of this Commonwealth. It’s both humbling and empowering — a reminder that every late night, every conversation at the doors, every ounce of faith and perseverance has led to this moment.
October 30, 2025 at 9:07 PM
It’s hard to describe the feeling of seeing your name printed alongside others who share your love of this Commonwealth. It’s both humbling and empowering — a reminder that every late night, every conversation at the doors, every ounce of faith and perseverance has led to this moment.
Today was one of those full-circle moments.
After years of organizing, advocating, and serving my community — I finally had the opportunity to vote for myself on an actual ballot.
After years of organizing, advocating, and serving my community — I finally had the opportunity to vote for myself on an actual ballot.
October 30, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Today was one of those full-circle moments.
After years of organizing, advocating, and serving my community — I finally had the opportunity to vote for myself on an actual ballot.
After years of organizing, advocating, and serving my community — I finally had the opportunity to vote for myself on an actual ballot.
Grateful to @beyer.house.gov for supporting our campaign and the Virginia Value Pack 27, the Democrats taking the fight directly into the 27 most Republican-leaning districts.
Together, we’re keeping GOP incumbents busy defending red seats instead of flipping blue ones.
Together, we’re keeping GOP incumbents busy defending red seats instead of flipping blue ones.
October 2, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Grateful to @beyer.house.gov for supporting our campaign and the Virginia Value Pack 27, the Democrats taking the fight directly into the 27 most Republican-leaning districts.
Together, we’re keeping GOP incumbents busy defending red seats instead of flipping blue ones.
Together, we’re keeping GOP incumbents busy defending red seats instead of flipping blue ones.
Reposted by Rodney K. Nickens Jr., J.D.
Va.‘s land mass is ~ 88% rural. As much as 26% of Va.’s population lives in this 88% of Va.‘s land mass. 27 Va. (D) candidates are contesting the 27 (R) held HDs that cover much of this rural Va. area. Democrats live there too.
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September 23, 2025 at 4:31 AM
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Sen. Mark Warner Joins Effort to Help 27 Rural Democrats in Super Red Districts
“Virginia House Democrats, led by Speaker Don Scott and Delegate Dan Helmer, have raised record amounts of money in a year that, like 2017, has the feel of an incoming blue wave.” open.substack.com/pub/blackvir...
Sen. Mark Warner Joins Effort to Help 27 Rural Democrats in Super Red Districts
“Virginia House Democrats, led by Speaker Don Scott and Delegate Dan Helmer, have raised record amounts of money in a year that, like 2017, has the feel of an incoming blue wave.” open.substack.com/pub/blackvir...
Black America at the Crossroads: A Report from the Frontlines of an Anti-Black Agenda; Sen. Mark Warner Joins Effort to Help 27 Rural Democrats in Super Red Districts
➤ There are 2 days until CBC Week on Sept.
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September 23, 2025 at 4:30 AM
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Sen. Mark Warner Joins Effort to Help 27 Rural Democrats in Super Red Districts
“Virginia House Democrats, led by Speaker Don Scott and Delegate Dan Helmer, have raised record amounts of money in a year that, like 2017, has the feel of an incoming blue wave.” open.substack.com/pub/blackvir...
Sen. Mark Warner Joins Effort to Help 27 Rural Democrats in Super Red Districts
“Virginia House Democrats, led by Speaker Don Scott and Delegate Dan Helmer, have raised record amounts of money in a year that, like 2017, has the feel of an incoming blue wave.” open.substack.com/pub/blackvir...
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KABOOM !!! @charlesgaba.com 🔥🔥💥💥🌟🌟🌊🌊
Thank you to the generous, intelligent Democratic donors who just pushed this page past the $108k dollar mark !
The diversity of donations to this group of 27 candidates is an undeniable indicator of grassroots enthusiasm building for the 2025 Va. elections.
Thank you to the generous, intelligent Democratic donors who just pushed this page past the $108k dollar mark !
The diversity of donations to this group of 27 candidates is an undeniable indicator of grassroots enthusiasm building for the 2025 Va. elections.
September 23, 2025 at 4:44 PM
KABOOM !!! @charlesgaba.com 🔥🔥💥💥🌟🌟🌊🌊
Thank you to the generous, intelligent Democratic donors who just pushed this page past the $108k dollar mark !
The diversity of donations to this group of 27 candidates is an undeniable indicator of grassroots enthusiasm building for the 2025 Va. elections.
Thank you to the generous, intelligent Democratic donors who just pushed this page past the $108k dollar mark !
The diversity of donations to this group of 27 candidates is an undeniable indicator of grassroots enthusiasm building for the 2025 Va. elections.
Reposted by Rodney K. Nickens Jr., J.D.
I believe it is time for you and @90for90.bsky.social to put on your dancing shoes!
You are the absolute best!
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You are the absolute best!
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David Bowie & Mick Jagger - Dancing In The Street (Official 4K Video)
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September 23, 2025 at 4:40 PM
I believe it is time for you and @90for90.bsky.social to put on your dancing shoes!
You are the absolute best!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=opRR...
You are the absolute best!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=opRR...
Reposted by Rodney K. Nickens Jr., J.D.
Thank you Va. (D) candidates running in the 27 most (R) leaning Va. HDs. 🙏
When @charlesgaba.com created this ActBlue page to offer you some support, our great hope was that each of you might receive $1k or $2k dollars. But, Democratic donors have shocked us.
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When @charlesgaba.com created this ActBlue page to offer you some support, our great hope was that each of you might receive $1k or $2k dollars. But, Democratic donors have shocked us.
secure.actblue.com/donate/vaval...
September 23, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Thank you Va. (D) candidates running in the 27 most (R) leaning Va. HDs. 🙏
When @charlesgaba.com created this ActBlue page to offer you some support, our great hope was that each of you might receive $1k or $2k dollars. But, Democratic donors have shocked us.
secure.actblue.com/donate/vaval...
When @charlesgaba.com created this ActBlue page to offer you some support, our great hope was that each of you might receive $1k or $2k dollars. But, Democratic donors have shocked us.
secure.actblue.com/donate/vaval...
The story of Black political representation in Virginia is a story of America itself…resilience, perseverance, and progress against all odds.
From Reconstruction to Dr. Fergie Reid in 1968, to my candidacy in 2025, the throughline is clear: progress can be delayed, but never denied.
From Reconstruction to Dr. Fergie Reid in 1968, to my candidacy in 2025, the throughline is clear: progress can be delayed, but never denied.
From Reconstruction to Today: An American Story of Resilience
In 1869, only four years after the Civil War ended, newly freed Black men in Virginia went to the polls and made history.
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September 23, 2025 at 12:20 AM
The story of Black political representation in Virginia is a story of America itself…resilience, perseverance, and progress against all odds.
From Reconstruction to Dr. Fergie Reid in 1968, to my candidacy in 2025, the throughline is clear: progress can be delayed, but never denied.
From Reconstruction to Dr. Fergie Reid in 1968, to my candidacy in 2025, the throughline is clear: progress can be delayed, but never denied.
Reposted by Rodney K. Nickens Jr., J.D.
Virginia’s Democratic campaigns in heavily Republican districts don’t have the big bank balances. They need to spend their scarce campaign cash efficiently & effectively. Billboards build “name recognition” quickly. Cindy Green is running in Va. HD 44.
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September 22, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Virginia’s Democratic campaigns in heavily Republican districts don’t have the big bank balances. They need to spend their scarce campaign cash efficiently & effectively. Billboards build “name recognition” quickly. Cindy Green is running in Va. HD 44.
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👉 To speak, call 757-382-6151 or register in person before 6:30 PM in the council lobby.
Let’s fill the chamber, raise our voices, and make it clear: Dr. Ward is the People’s Choice for Vice Mayor.
#RepresentationMatters #ChesapeakeVA #DrEllaWard
Let’s fill the chamber, raise our voices, and make it clear: Dr. Ward is the People’s Choice for Vice Mayor.
#RepresentationMatters #ChesapeakeVA #DrEllaWard
September 22, 2025 at 11:05 PM
👉 To speak, call 757-382-6151 or register in person before 6:30 PM in the council lobby.
Let’s fill the chamber, raise our voices, and make it clear: Dr. Ward is the People’s Choice for Vice Mayor.
#RepresentationMatters #ChesapeakeVA #DrEllaWard
Let’s fill the chamber, raise our voices, and make it clear: Dr. Ward is the People’s Choice for Vice Mayor.
#RepresentationMatters #ChesapeakeVA #DrEllaWard
This is bigger than one appointment. In a city where African Americans make up nearly 30% of the population, yet lead only 8% of departments, representation matters. Choosing Dr. Ward would be a giant step forward toward building a city government that looks like the community it serves.
September 22, 2025 at 11:05 PM
This is bigger than one appointment. In a city where African Americans make up nearly 30% of the population, yet lead only 8% of departments, representation matters. Choosing Dr. Ward would be a giant step forward toward building a city government that looks like the community it serves.
We are rallying behind Dr. Ella Ward, a trailblazer who has given 52 years of service to our incredible city and 25 years on the Chesapeake School Board and City Council. She is the most experienced public servant on council and in our city and deserves to be selected as Vice Mayor.
September 22, 2025 at 11:05 PM
We are rallying behind Dr. Ella Ward, a trailblazer who has given 52 years of service to our incredible city and 25 years on the Chesapeake School Board and City Council. She is the most experienced public servant on council and in our city and deserves to be selected as Vice Mayor.