“For families like mine that just need an opportunity. For kids like me who will thrive in school if they just get the right chance. And for parents like my dad who work multiple jobs and still struggle to live a secure, middle-class life.”

Richmond, Va., Mayor Levar Stoney, regarding why he has decided to run for Virginia governor in 2025. Stoney announced his campaign in a video released on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023. (Associated Press — Dec. 4, 2023)