Access | Accountability | Action
People over partisan politics
January 2nd, 1:00-2:00pm EST
Impeachment Virtual Town Hall
An Advocate for The People
Representation belongs to the people; it shouldn’t be reserved for the elite. What the Commonwealth of Virginia needs now is a fighter whose loyalty lies with the people and the Constitution, not with lobbyists or corporate donors. I won’t cave to pressure. I won’t be bought. I will stand up, speak out, and hold federal officials accountable.
Ericka Kopp For Congress
Hi, I'm Ericka!
My name is Ericka Kopp, and I’m running for Congress in Virginia’s first district to bring you access and accountability through action. I grew up in the first district. I was raised by the people of this community, and I chose to stay here because of this inclusive community. I’m a first generation American on my mother’s side, first generation college graduate, and the first ever on either side of my family to become an attorney. I’m also biracial, bisexual, and bilingual.I’m a healthcare lawyer and a caregiver to a disabled veteran. I know what it means to stand up for someone else because they need it and cannot do it for themselves. We’ve been fortunate to have the assistance of the VA system, despite its red tape. For people who aren’t veterans and don’t have access to the VA, women disproportionately bear the brunt of caring for others, because we don’t have a government who stands up for everyone. And we should. You deserve a representative who fights for the protection of others. We deserve better, and I demand it for you.I’m fighting to fix a broken healthcare system. I’m fighting for you not to have medical debt. I’m fighting to protect your health, your wallet, and your civil rights. Healthcare should be your right, not a privilege, and certainly not a bargaining chip used for political gamesmanship. You need access to healthcare that protects your entire self. You should have healthcare coverage that protects not just your body and mind, but also your teeth, hearing, and vision. We need a comprehensive universal healthcare system. The people telling us we can’t afford this are the people who aren’t concerned with being one medical emergency away from bankruptcy. We can afford this if we tax the rich, close loopholes in the tax code to ensure wealthy corporations pay their fair share, and introduce new revenue streams into the economy.I want you to have truth and safety. You want change. I’m fighting to bring you the accountability we demand. Together, we can build a better future. We can be the change we want to see in this district. We can stand up for each other and for our community. Your voices will be heard in DC with me advocating for you.
Ericka Kopp For Congress
Priorities
My number one priority is to listen to people from VA-01 about what matters to them. Outside of that, these are the topics that matter most to me:
Campaign finance reform: ending Citizens United
Codifying a woman's right to choose: ending Dobbs
Codifying marriage equality: legislating Obergefell
Eliminating the income cap on Social Security tax
Establishing a comprehensive universal healthcare system
Expanding voting rights
Filing or cosigning Articles of Impeachment for Donald Trump on day one
Filing or cosigning Articles of Impeachement for federal officials who have violated the law and/or abused their authority
Improving accessibility to government services by reducing red tape
Prioritizing clean energy initiatives, including solar and wind energy
Protecting and expanding LGBTQ+ rights
Raising the minimum wage to $30/hr
Ratifying the Rome Statute to give jurisdiction over Americans to the International Criminal Court (ICC)
Removing cannabis from the federal schedule, and with it, creating a new source of revenue to offset the national debt
Revising calculation method for determining the federal poverty line to account for rising costs
Supporting Palestinian statehood
Supporting and expanding access for veterans to VA healthcare and benefits
Undoing the Big Ugly Bill
Unmasking ICE and criminalizing fascist tactics
Ericka Kopp For Congress
For the People
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January, 2026
January 2nd, 1:00pm-2:00pm EST - Impeachment virtual town hall
January 6th, 6:00pm-8:00pm EST - Petition signing party at Twin Hickory Library
January 15th, Time TBD - Historic Triangle Dems' Speed Dating/Meeting with Congressional Candidates. Details coming soon
January 24th, 12:00pm-4:00pm EST - Campaign Kickoff in Glen Allen, VA.
December, 2025
December 20th - Held Democracy Town Hall in Glen Allen, VA. Collected 40 lbs. of food donations for a central Virginia food bank. Click here to watch
November, 2025
November 15th - Held Williamsburg, VA town hall. Collected 42 lbs. of food donations for a central Virginia food bank
November 16th - Recorded video podcast episode on Disruptor Politics. Click here to watch
November 23rd - Participated in Our Vote Counts Virtual Multi-Candidate National Round Table on TikTok LIVE. Click here to watch
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Announcements & Press Releases
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December, 2025
Press Release - Ericka Kopp Urges UVA Board of Visitors to Stop the Search for a New President, Calls on the Community to Unite in Defending Higher Education
Public Statement - Freedom and Knowledge Are Still Inseparable. Also submitted an op-ed to Richmond Times-Dispatch for publication
November, 2025
Ericka became a Courage Candidate with Citizens' Impeachment
2025-2026 Emerge Virginia Cohort Member
October, 2025
Axios - Scoop: Dozens of Dem candidates won't commit to backing Jeffries
Press Release - Ericka Kopp Announces Run for Congress in Virginia’s 1st District
Neighbors for Change - Letter to the Editor: Compassion & Courage
September, 2025
Ericka Kopp, Candidate for Congress VA-01, signs No AIPAC Cash Pledge
April, 2025
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Top Ten Ways You Can Support Ericka and VA-01
Vote for Ericka Kopp in the primary election on June 16, 2026
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Host Ericka at your committee or group's next meeting
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Email the issues that interest you to [email protected]
Donate to your local food bank and pet shelter
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Thank You
My campaign is people-powered, and I cannot do this without you all. My thanks goes to each and every one of you.
Tanya Wineland (link)
My Family
The Massey Family
Volunteers
Disruptor Politics (link)
Emerge Virginia
Our Vote Counts (link)
Hanover Dems (link)
Henrico Dems (link)
Lancaster Dems (link)
Gloucester Dems (link)