Delegate Phil Hernandez
@philforvirginia.bsky.social
Delegate, Norfolk’s 94th District, VA House of Delegates. 757 Native. Dad to Isa & Maia. W&M alum. Attorney. Fighting for a Family Friendly Economy. Dream Big.
This is a big week for early voting in Norfolk!
On Thurs, Oct. 23rd several convenient polling locations will open, including Pretlow Library.
In general, it’ll be open from 9:00am - 5:00pm until Saturday, Nov 1st. One exception: the hours are noon - 4:00pm on Sunday, Oct 26.
On Thurs, Oct. 23rd several convenient polling locations will open, including Pretlow Library.
In general, it’ll be open from 9:00am - 5:00pm until Saturday, Nov 1st. One exception: the hours are noon - 4:00pm on Sunday, Oct 26.
October 20, 2025 at 8:01 PM
This is a big week for early voting in Norfolk!
On Thurs, Oct. 23rd several convenient polling locations will open, including Pretlow Library.
In general, it’ll be open from 9:00am - 5:00pm until Saturday, Nov 1st. One exception: the hours are noon - 4:00pm on Sunday, Oct 26.
On Thurs, Oct. 23rd several convenient polling locations will open, including Pretlow Library.
In general, it’ll be open from 9:00am - 5:00pm until Saturday, Nov 1st. One exception: the hours are noon - 4:00pm on Sunday, Oct 26.
We had a stellar canvass launch followed by great conversations with voters in Norfolk’s 94th District. Key issues today: taking care of our veterans, protecting Medicaid & SNAP, safeguarding reproductive rights, and supporting public education.
Early voting starts on Friday!
Early voting starts on Friday!
September 14, 2025 at 7:45 PM
We had a stellar canvass launch followed by great conversations with voters in Norfolk’s 94th District. Key issues today: taking care of our veterans, protecting Medicaid & SNAP, safeguarding reproductive rights, and supporting public education.
Early voting starts on Friday!
Early voting starts on Friday!
In the Richmond Times Dispatch today:
A joint op-ed authored by me and Delegate Michael Feggans explaining how Trump's cuts to SNAP and Medicaid will do harm to Virginia's veterans & military families.
A joint op-ed authored by me and Delegate Michael Feggans explaining how Trump's cuts to SNAP and Medicaid will do harm to Virginia's veterans & military families.
September 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
In the Richmond Times Dispatch today:
A joint op-ed authored by me and Delegate Michael Feggans explaining how Trump's cuts to SNAP and Medicaid will do harm to Virginia's veterans & military families.
A joint op-ed authored by me and Delegate Michael Feggans explaining how Trump's cuts to SNAP and Medicaid will do harm to Virginia's veterans & military families.
Our family is honored to be on the September 2025 cover of Ocean View Living! Just look at those kiddos😍
As locals know, our little corner of the world is special. Sara and I are proud to be raising our daughters here. And I’m thankful to represent and serve our community in the House of Delegates.
As locals know, our little corner of the world is special. Sara and I are proud to be raising our daughters here. And I’m thankful to represent and serve our community in the House of Delegates.
August 23, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Our family is honored to be on the September 2025 cover of Ocean View Living! Just look at those kiddos😍
As locals know, our little corner of the world is special. Sara and I are proud to be raising our daughters here. And I’m thankful to represent and serve our community in the House of Delegates.
As locals know, our little corner of the world is special. Sara and I are proud to be raising our daughters here. And I’m thankful to represent and serve our community in the House of Delegates.
We had a ball at Harbor Park — thanks to everyone who came out to support us last night!
The majority runs through the 757! ⚾️
The majority runs through the 757! ⚾️
July 19, 2025 at 3:37 PM
We had a ball at Harbor Park — thanks to everyone who came out to support us last night!
The majority runs through the 757! ⚾️
The majority runs through the 757! ⚾️
Here’s some fun news!
Proud to share that I was nominated & chosen as a 2025 States Project Fellow, a leadership development program convening a small group of state legislators from across the US each year. I’m headed to Philly to listen, learn, & bring back good ideas for Norfolk & Virginia!
Proud to share that I was nominated & chosen as a 2025 States Project Fellow, a leadership development program convening a small group of state legislators from across the US each year. I’m headed to Philly to listen, learn, & bring back good ideas for Norfolk & Virginia!
July 8, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Here’s some fun news!
Proud to share that I was nominated & chosen as a 2025 States Project Fellow, a leadership development program convening a small group of state legislators from across the US each year. I’m headed to Philly to listen, learn, & bring back good ideas for Norfolk & Virginia!
Proud to share that I was nominated & chosen as a 2025 States Project Fellow, a leadership development program convening a small group of state legislators from across the US each year. I’m headed to Philly to listen, learn, & bring back good ideas for Norfolk & Virginia!
Happy Independence Day — and cheers to all those who are engaged in the necessary, ongoing work to realize the promise of America. 🇺🇸
I was delighted to join the 20th Annual 4th of July Parade in East Beach this morning!
I was delighted to join the 20th Annual 4th of July Parade in East Beach this morning!
July 4, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Happy Independence Day — and cheers to all those who are engaged in the necessary, ongoing work to realize the promise of America. 🇺🇸
I was delighted to join the 20th Annual 4th of July Parade in East Beach this morning!
I was delighted to join the 20th Annual 4th of July Parade in East Beach this morning!
Thanks to Dave & Nancy King for hosting an event in East Beach yesterday in support of my reelection campaign. I’m grateful for all of my supporters! While there is great frustration about the chaos & cruelty in DC, let me tell you — Virginia is going to send a message to the nation this November!
July 3, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Thanks to Dave & Nancy King for hosting an event in East Beach yesterday in support of my reelection campaign. I’m grateful for all of my supporters! While there is great frustration about the chaos & cruelty in DC, let me tell you — Virginia is going to send a message to the nation this November!
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It’s nice to bump into friends at the Ocean View Business Association meeting this morning at CoVa. @philforvirginia.bsky.social saved me a seat :)
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June 19, 2025 at 1:55 PM
It’s nice to bump into friends at the Ocean View Business Association meeting this morning at CoVa. @philforvirginia.bsky.social saved me a seat :)
#OV
#OVBA
#OV
#OVBA
Well that was fun! This afternoon, Sen. Angelia Williams Graves and I, along with most of the Norfolk delegation, presented a joint commending resolution to Keyshawn Davis, a Norfolk native & the current lightweight world boxing champion.
June 3, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Well that was fun! This afternoon, Sen. Angelia Williams Graves and I, along with most of the Norfolk delegation, presented a joint commending resolution to Keyshawn Davis, a Norfolk native & the current lightweight world boxing champion.
Did you know? In my first term, 4 of the 10 bills I passed into law focus on protecting our environment & helping us build a clean energy future. Thanks to the Va League of Conservation Voters for recognizing this work and presenting me with a 2025 Legislative Leadership Award!
June 3, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Did you know? In my first term, 4 of the 10 bills I passed into law focus on protecting our environment & helping us build a clean energy future. Thanks to the Va League of Conservation Voters for recognizing this work and presenting me with a 2025 Legislative Leadership Award!
At the 3rd annual Memorial Day Parade organized by the Larchmont Edgewater Civic League, Del. Anthony & I presented a resolution commending the civic league for “honoring active duty service members, veterans, and those who have given their lives in defense of the nation.” 🇺🇸
May 26, 2025 at 7:24 PM
At the 3rd annual Memorial Day Parade organized by the Larchmont Edgewater Civic League, Del. Anthony & I presented a resolution commending the civic league for “honoring active duty service members, veterans, and those who have given their lives in defense of the nation.” 🇺🇸
Now THAT was a town hall!
We had nearly 100 people in attendance & we returned ~$3,000 worth of unclaimed property to Norfolk residents! Thanks to our terrific special guests & everyone who showed up last night!
We had nearly 100 people in attendance & we returned ~$3,000 worth of unclaimed property to Norfolk residents! Thanks to our terrific special guests & everyone who showed up last night!
May 23, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Now THAT was a town hall!
We had nearly 100 people in attendance & we returned ~$3,000 worth of unclaimed property to Norfolk residents! Thanks to our terrific special guests & everyone who showed up last night!
We had nearly 100 people in attendance & we returned ~$3,000 worth of unclaimed property to Norfolk residents! Thanks to our terrific special guests & everyone who showed up last night!
Yet another reason to join our town hall this Thursday! We start at 6pm at Pretlow Library in OV.
May 19, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Yet another reason to join our town hall this Thursday! We start at 6pm at Pretlow Library in OV.
I’m honored to receive this recognition from @virginialcv.bsky.social!
May 9, 2025 at 8:33 PM
I’m honored to receive this recognition from @virginialcv.bsky.social!
This morning, 13NewsNow filmed a story about how I fought for (and got approved) $100k of state funding to help Titustown determine its eligibility to become a Historic District. It’s one of the oldest African American neighborhoods in Norfolk.
Story airs later this week, tune in!
Story airs later this week, tune in!
May 5, 2025 at 10:55 PM
This morning, 13NewsNow filmed a story about how I fought for (and got approved) $100k of state funding to help Titustown determine its eligibility to become a Historic District. It’s one of the oldest African American neighborhoods in Norfolk.
Story airs later this week, tune in!
Story airs later this week, tune in!
Norfolk LOVES the annual Taste of India event at Chartway arena. There’s amazing food, performances, vendors, & celebrated traditions. No wonder it draws thousands of visitors from all over our region. Many thanks to the organizers for putting on this wonderful event each year!
April 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Norfolk LOVES the annual Taste of India event at Chartway arena. There’s amazing food, performances, vendors, & celebrated traditions. No wonder it draws thousands of visitors from all over our region. Many thanks to the organizers for putting on this wonderful event each year!
Many thanks to all of the community members who attended the Norfolk Delegation town hall yesterday night. Public service is a team sport and I’m grateful to serve alongside truly outstanding colleagues.
April 24, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Many thanks to all of the community members who attended the Norfolk Delegation town hall yesterday night. Public service is a team sport and I’m grateful to serve alongside truly outstanding colleagues.
Thanks so much to @vplc.bsky.social for this tremendous honor — policy work is a team sport & I’ll always fight to lift up working class families.
We're thrilled to honor @philforvirginia.bsky.social for championing economic justice in Virginia—tenant protections, tax reform, & the new Cash Now Act. Thank you for fighting for a more equitable future. #VALeg #VPLC
April 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Thanks so much to @vplc.bsky.social for this tremendous honor — policy work is a team sport & I’ll always fight to lift up working class families.
I'm excited to see another piece of my affordability agenda become law!
HB 2029 will help localities deliver property tax relief to seniors & people with disabilities. This builds on legislation I passed in 2024 to help expand property tax relief to more Gold Star families.
HB 2029 will help localities deliver property tax relief to seniors & people with disabilities. This builds on legislation I passed in 2024 to help expand property tax relief to more Gold Star families.
March 25, 2025 at 5:07 PM
I'm excited to see another piece of my affordability agenda become law!
HB 2029 will help localities deliver property tax relief to seniors & people with disabilities. This builds on legislation I passed in 2024 to help expand property tax relief to more Gold Star families.
HB 2029 will help localities deliver property tax relief to seniors & people with disabilities. This builds on legislation I passed in 2024 to help expand property tax relief to more Gold Star families.
It was great to have the next Governor of Virginia, @abigailspanberger.com, in Norfolk yesterday evening!
March 22, 2025 at 2:18 PM
It was great to have the next Governor of Virginia, @abigailspanberger.com, in Norfolk yesterday evening!
Fired up & ready to go! Filed my paperwork to run for reelection this November!
Thanks to all of the amazing and dedicated volunteers who helped me collect signatures to get on the ballot!
Thanks to all of the amazing and dedicated volunteers who helped me collect signatures to get on the ballot!
March 17, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Fired up & ready to go! Filed my paperwork to run for reelection this November!
Thanks to all of the amazing and dedicated volunteers who helped me collect signatures to get on the ballot!
Thanks to all of the amazing and dedicated volunteers who helped me collect signatures to get on the ballot!
Fun scenes from the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Ocean View! 🍀
March 15, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Fun scenes from the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Ocean View! 🍀
Doesn’t matter if you’re a working class family, a senior with a fixed income, a veteran, a small biz owner, or a young person starting out. This isn’t the news anyone in our economy wants to see.
March 10, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Doesn’t matter if you’re a working class family, a senior with a fixed income, a veteran, a small biz owner, or a young person starting out. This isn’t the news anyone in our economy wants to see.
As the White House initiates a trade war, here's an admittedly sobering analysis about what could be in store for families across the United States: higher prices for cars, food, & energy.
Read the full report from the Council on Foreign Relations here:
www.cfr.org/article/what...
Read the full report from the Council on Foreign Relations here:
www.cfr.org/article/what...
March 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM
As the White House initiates a trade war, here's an admittedly sobering analysis about what could be in store for families across the United States: higher prices for cars, food, & energy.
Read the full report from the Council on Foreign Relations here:
www.cfr.org/article/what...
Read the full report from the Council on Foreign Relations here:
www.cfr.org/article/what...