Lily Franklin
@lilyfordelegate.bsky.social
Democrat for Virginia's 41st House District. Roanoke Valley native. 🐶 mom to Poppy. Former teacher. Fighting bullies of all types 🥊
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November 5, 2025 at 3:18 AM
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Reposted by Lily Franklin
We're so thrilled that Virginia's Connie Britton helped out candidate @lilyfordelegate.bsky.social, running for House of Delegates in Southwest Virginia. We’ve been running this spot in District 41 ahead of the election and wanted to be sure we shared on social media as well.
November 3, 2025 at 8:53 PM
We're so thrilled that Virginia's Connie Britton helped out candidate @lilyfordelegate.bsky.social, running for House of Delegates in Southwest Virginia. We’ve been running this spot in District 41 ahead of the election and wanted to be sure we shared on social media as well.
This campaign isn’t about politics — it’s about people. No one knows more about people power than @iamwesmoore.bsky.social. It was an honor to have you here in Blacksburg. Let’s go win this thing!
November 1, 2025 at 9:19 PM
This campaign isn’t about politics — it’s about people. No one knows more about people power than @iamwesmoore.bsky.social. It was an honor to have you here in Blacksburg. Let’s go win this thing!
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! www.mobilize.us/spanbergerfo...
Join Gov. Wes Moore and Lily Franklin to Get Out the Vote in Blacksburg! · Spanberger for Governor
📢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 last...
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October 29, 2025 at 1:39 AM
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! www.mobilize.us/spanbergerfo...
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 right next to the Community Center with your “I Voted” sticker where we’ll have free food, music and games. Make your voice heard and VOTE!
October 24, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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 right next to the Community Center with your “I Voted” sticker where we’ll have free food, music and games. Make your voice heard and VOTE!
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 always puts them first. Wanna share how high energy bills are impacting you and learn what we can do about it? www.cleanvirginia.org/act/town-hal...
People want a leader who knows their struggles and always puts them first. Wanna share how high energy bills are impacting you and learn what we can do about it? www.cleanvirginia.org/act/town-hal...
October 18, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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 always puts them first. Wanna share how high energy bills are impacting you and learn what we can do about it? www.cleanvirginia.org/act/town-hal...
People want a leader who knows their struggles and always puts them first. Wanna share how high energy bills are impacting you and learn what we can do about it? www.cleanvirginia.org/act/town-hal...
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.
October 17, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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.
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!
September 28, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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!
73 new voters registered, dozens of amazing conversations with students, and many free t-shirts later—Gobblerfest 2025 is in the books! Thanks to everyone who came over and said hi. Tech is fired up and ready for November!!!
September 1, 2025 at 6:03 PM
73 new voters registered, dozens of amazing conversations with students, and many free t-shirts later—Gobblerfest 2025 is in the books! Thanks to everyone who came over and said hi. Tech is fired up and ready for November!!!
Welcome back Hokies! Team Lily is on campus helping students register to vote at their current address. Need to register or re-register? Come find us or go to LilyForDelegate.com/students to make sure you’re registered for the Election this November!
August 21, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Welcome back Hokies! Team Lily is on campus helping students register to vote at their current address. Need to register or re-register? Come find us or go to LilyForDelegate.com/students to make sure you’re registered for the Election this November!
"I have five generations of my family here, and I understand what it’s like to struggle to make ends meet and how it matters whether or not your electric bill is $5 more, $5 less. That that can be the difference between making ends meet for the month." virginiaindependentnews.com/elections/ho...
Meet the candidate: Lily Franklin
Democratic House of Delegates candidate Lily Franklin is challenging incumbent Republican Del. Chris Obenshain in the 41st District.
virginiaindependentnews.com
August 1, 2025 at 3:49 PM
"I have five generations of my family here, and I understand what it’s like to struggle to make ends meet and how it matters whether or not your electric bill is $5 more, $5 less. That that can be the difference between making ends meet for the month." virginiaindependentnews.com/elections/ho...
Reposted by Lily Franklin
In 2023, @lilyfordelegate.bsky.social came close to flipping this seat—and now she’s back to finish the job.
Her opponent voted against protecting abortion access in Virginia. We’re endorsing Lily because she’s the reproductive freedom champion we need in Richmond.
Her opponent voted against protecting abortion access in Virginia. We’re endorsing Lily because she’s the reproductive freedom champion we need in Richmond.
July 29, 2025 at 1:47 PM
In 2023, @lilyfordelegate.bsky.social came close to flipping this seat—and now she’s back to finish the job.
Her opponent voted against protecting abortion access in Virginia. We’re endorsing Lily because she’s the reproductive freedom champion we need in Richmond.
Her opponent voted against protecting abortion access in Virginia. We’re endorsing Lily because she’s the reproductive freedom champion we need in Richmond.
The VPFF does incredible work to champion our firefighters. It's an honor to have their support, and I'm looking forward to working with them and their members to ensure our firefighters have the resources they need to continue protecting our communities.
July 29, 2025 at 11:15 PM
The VPFF does incredible work to champion our firefighters. It's an honor to have their support, and I'm looking forward to working with them and their members to ensure our firefighters have the resources they need to continue protecting our communities.
We’re 100 days out from the election! I hope all of you will join me in taking 5 small actions to make sure all of our neighbors have their voice heard this November.
1. Knock doors with us!!!!! linktr.ee/lilyfranklin
2. Phone bank with us.
1. Knock doors with us!!!!! linktr.ee/lilyfranklin
2. Phone bank with us.
July 27, 2025 at 7:07 PM
We’re 100 days out from the election! I hope all of you will join me in taking 5 small actions to make sure all of our neighbors have their voice heard this November.
1. Knock doors with us!!!!! linktr.ee/lilyfranklin
2. Phone bank with us.
1. Knock doors with us!!!!! linktr.ee/lilyfranklin
2. Phone bank with us.
Thank you to everyone who donated to help folks affected by the Russell county floods, but we can’t rely on donations alone. As a legislator, one of my top priorities will be to ensure SWVA gets the funding it needs to fully fund disaster relief and resiliency efforts.
July 23, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Thank you to everyone who donated to help folks affected by the Russell county floods, but we can’t rely on donations alone. As a legislator, one of my top priorities will be to ensure SWVA gets the funding it needs to fully fund disaster relief and resiliency efforts.
Our hearts go out to those impacted by the flash flood in Russell County.
My Blacksburg office will be collecting supplies for the relief efforts.
Please see this article for a list of the supplies needed.
cardinalnews.org/2025/07/19/f...
My Blacksburg office will be collecting supplies for the relief efforts.
Please see this article for a list of the supplies needed.
cardinalnews.org/2025/07/19/f...
13 injured as flash flood prompts evacuations in Russell County; local emergency declared
A donation center for relief supplies has been set up at the St. Paul Town Hall.
cardinalnews.org
July 19, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Our hearts go out to those impacted by the flash flood in Russell County.
My Blacksburg office will be collecting supplies for the relief efforts.
Please see this article for a list of the supplies needed.
cardinalnews.org/2025/07/19/f...
My Blacksburg office will be collecting supplies for the relief efforts.
Please see this article for a list of the supplies needed.
cardinalnews.org/2025/07/19/f...
As Sen. Tim Kaine said “All eyes are on Virginia.” And in 41, it’s not just our neighbors counting on us—it’s folks across the commonwealth. Thanks to the volunteers who are with us every weekend, and those who joined us for the first time today! We’re going to win because of YOU!
July 12, 2025 at 4:08 PM
As Sen. Tim Kaine said “All eyes are on Virginia.” And in 41, it’s not just our neighbors counting on us—it’s folks across the commonwealth. Thanks to the volunteers who are with us every weekend, and those who joined us for the first time today! We’re going to win because of YOU!
"But she does seem like the type of candidate who would put in the legwork, knock on doors, make as many calls as she has to." www.wvtf.org/news/2025-07... And don't worry, I am doing the work. Wanna join? We'll be knocking with Sen. Tim Kaine this Saturday. www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
Virginia Democrats are eyeing 13 potential seats that could flip blue this year
Democrats are targeting more than a dozen Republican-held seats in the Virginia House of Delegates this year.
www.wvtf.org
July 10, 2025 at 3:37 PM
"But she does seem like the type of candidate who would put in the legwork, knock on doors, make as many calls as she has to." www.wvtf.org/news/2025-07... And don't worry, I am doing the work. Wanna join? We'll be knocking with Sen. Tim Kaine this Saturday. www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
🇺🇲 Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇲
Here’s to community, freedom, and the ongoing work of building a better future together.
Here’s to community, freedom, and the ongoing work of building a better future together.
July 4, 2025 at 10:25 PM
🇺🇲 Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇲
Here’s to community, freedom, and the ongoing work of building a better future together.
Here’s to community, freedom, and the ongoing work of building a better future together.
When I was a teacher, and growing up going to public school, I saw firsthand the struggles kids and families experienced. Wednesday we hosted a forum to discuss how we can improve our public education system. Thanks to everyone who participated and @reedgalen.bsky.social for moderating!
June 29, 2025 at 1:10 AM
When I was a teacher, and growing up going to public school, I saw firsthand the struggles kids and families experienced. Wednesday we hosted a forum to discuss how we can improve our public education system. Thanks to everyone who participated and @reedgalen.bsky.social for moderating!
“We’re not going to sugarcoat it: HD-41 is one of the most important races in Virginia, and we can’t afford to sit it out,” - Arlington Young Democrats’ president Bryant Atkins
Virginians accross the state are fired up to flip HD-41! www.arlnow.com/2025/06/20/a...
Virginians accross the state are fired up to flip HD-41! www.arlnow.com/2025/06/20/a...
Arlington Young Democrats target downstate race for support | ARLnow.com
Leaders of the Arlington Young Democrats are hoping to have an impact on what could be a key downstate legislative race. The group will be throwing its organizational efforts behind Lily Franklin in H...
www.arlnow.com
June 20, 2025 at 8:51 PM
“We’re not going to sugarcoat it: HD-41 is one of the most important races in Virginia, and we can’t afford to sit it out,” - Arlington Young Democrats’ president Bryant Atkins
Virginians accross the state are fired up to flip HD-41! www.arlnow.com/2025/06/20/a...
Virginians accross the state are fired up to flip HD-41! www.arlnow.com/2025/06/20/a...
Reposted by Lily Franklin
Congratulations to @senatorhashmi.bsky.social and @jonesjay.bsky.social on their nominations to serve as Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General!
From now until November, we are going to work hard to earn Virginians’ trust — and their votes — in this election as one united Democratic ticket.
From now until November, we are going to work hard to earn Virginians’ trust — and their votes — in this election as one united Democratic ticket.
June 18, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Congratulations to @senatorhashmi.bsky.social and @jonesjay.bsky.social on their nominations to serve as Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General!
From now until November, we are going to work hard to earn Virginians’ trust — and their votes — in this election as one united Democratic ticket.
From now until November, we are going to work hard to earn Virginians’ trust — and their votes — in this election as one united Democratic ticket.
From infants to college students, our kids deserve the best care and education. We can do better than the status quo. Please join us on June 25 to discuss how the House Of Delegates can better serve our kids.
June 15, 2025 at 6:22 PM
From infants to college students, our kids deserve the best care and education. We can do better than the status quo. Please join us on June 25 to discuss how the House Of Delegates can better serve our kids.
Students are some of the most engaged and thoughtful advocates for the issues that matter to them. As Evelyn said, "We cannot trust that the federal government will protect such rights, so we have to demand that protection from our state legislators." roanoke.com/opinion/lett...
Letter: Vote Franklin for reproductive rights
Letter: Vote Franklin for reproductive rights
roanoke.com
June 10, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Students are some of the most engaged and thoughtful advocates for the issues that matter to them. As Evelyn said, "We cannot trust that the federal government will protect such rights, so we have to demand that protection from our state legislators." roanoke.com/opinion/lett...