Laura Jane Cohen

First elected to the General Assembly in 2023, Laura Jane has stood up to Governor Youngkin’s far-right agenda and helped stop Richmond Republicans from undermining Virginian’s values. She has fought to protect our world-class local public schools, defended abortion access, prevent gun violence, and protect our democracy.

A graduate of the University of Georgia, Laura Jane and Seth met in high school and have been married for more than twenty years. Both of their kids attend local public schools, though one will graduate this June and go on to Virginia Commonwealth University. In her free time, Laura Jane loves to hang out with her crazy family and volunteer with Food for Neighbors and Moms Demand Action. She also enjoys refinishing furniture, hiking, trashy reality tv, and bourbon.