Meet Andrew

Andrew Payton lives in Harrisonburg with his wife Paulina and their two children, ages 4 and 6. He has worked in education for more than fifteen years, first as a college instructor and now as an instructional designer in online education. 

Beyond the classroom, Andrew has worked to improve his home district through his work with the Climate Action Alliance of the Valley and serving as the chair of Harrisonburg’s Environmental Performance Standards Advisory Committee. He also spearheaded an initiative to help residents weatherize their homes and reduce their utility bill. Now, he’s stepping up to serve his community and the people of the 34th, not corporate interests.

Andrew is tired of the same career politicians making the same empty promises while regular working folks struggle to get by. He knows what it’s like to work long hours for low wages and no healthcare, like from flipping pizzas to assembling furniture — that's why he is running for office to make life more affordable and fair for working people. He’s committed to raising wages and lowering costs for the things that matter most — like housing,  healthcare, groceries, and childcare — so that more Virginians can live  with financial security and dignity.