May Nivar | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 57th district | |
| Assumed office January 14, 2026 | |
| Preceded by | David Owen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | New York University |
May Nivar is an American politician who is the elected member of the Virginia House of Delegates for the 57th District. She took office as a member of the 164th Virginia General Assembly on January 14, 2026. She won election on November 4, 2025, defeating Republican incumbent David Owen.[1]
Early life and education
Nivar was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to immigrant parents from China. She met her husband, Carlos, while working at a supermarket to help pay for college. She has three children.[2] Nivar graduated from New York University with a degree in journalism.[3] Nivar has lived in Richmond for 20 years, and has worked for corporations, including Altria.[2]
Earlier political career
Nivar was appointed to the Virginia Asian Advisory Board by Governor Terry McAuliffe, where she served as vice chair and as chair.[4]
Virginia House of Delegates
In her 2025 election, her campaign priorities were the economy, public schools, abortion and contraception access, expanding access to healthcare, safe communities, equal protection for minorities, and opposing climate change.[5]
References
- ^ Team, 12 On Your Side Digital (2025-11-04). "Decision Virginia: A recap of the 2025 election". www.12onyourside.com. Retrieved 2025-11-05.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ a b "MEET MAY". MAY NIVAR FOR VIRGINIA. Retrieved 2025-11-05.
- ^ "May Nivar – Asian & Latino Solidarity Alliance of Central Virginia". Retrieved 2025-11-05.
- ^ "Featured Asian Americans". Virginia.gov. Retrieved 2025-11-05.
- ^ "ISSUES". MAY NIVAR FOR VIRGINIA. Retrieved 2025-11-05.
External links
- https://www.maynivar.com/
