Elizabeth Guzmán

Elizabeth Rosalina Guzmán (born February 13, 1973) is an American politician and social worker serving as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates for the 22nd district since 2026. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously served as a member of Virginia's House of Delegates from 2018 to 2024. Guzmán was first elected in 2017 after defeating incumbent Republican Scott Lingamfelter, and was re-elected in 2025 after defeating incumbent Republican Ian Lovejoy.

As a Delegate, Guzmán passed legislation to repeal Virginia's prohibition on public sector collective bargaining and provide paid sick leave to home health care workers.

Guzmán was Virginia co-chair of the Bernie Sanders 2020 presidential campaign. In June 2020, Guzmán was elected at the Democratic Party of Virginia State Convention to represent the Commonwealth of Virginia at the DNC.

Early life Born in Peru, Guzmán immigrated to the United States and became a social worker.

Career In 2017, Guzmán ran for state delegate and unseated eight-term incumbent Republican Delegate Scott Lingamfelter.

Guzmán and Hala Ayala became the first Hispanic women elected to the House, both in Virginia's November 2017 election. Their terms began in January 2018.

Guzmán was invited by Nancy Pelosi to deliver the Spanish language response to the 2018 State of the Union Address,

Guzmán worked as a Court Appointed Service Advocate for CASA CIS, a nonprofit.

In 2023, Guzman voted against stiffening penalties for drug dealers if a user dies of a drug overdose.

2021 lieutenant governor campaign Guzmán announced her candidacy for Lieutenant Governor in October 2020. Guzman came in third place in the first straw poll of the cycle at a Hunter Mill District Democratic Committee meeting, behind 1st place Sam Rasoul and 2nd place Sean Perryman. On April 17, Guzman withdrew from the lieutenant governor's race to focus on her reelection campaign for delegate.

2023 Virginia senate campaign In December 2022, Guzmán announced her intention to challenge incumbent senator Jeremy McPike in the Democratic primary. She earned 49.76% of the vote, but conceded rather than go to a recount.

2024 congressional campaign In November 2023, Guzmán announced her candidacy to replace Abigail Spanberger in Virginia's 7th congressional district. She had been endorsed by the Latino Victory Fund, Virginia AFL-CIO, Progressive Campaign Change Committee, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, and the Amalgamated Transit Union. However, she placed second in the primary, losing to Eugene Vindman.

2025 Virginia house campaign Guzmán again ran for the Virginia House of Delegates in 2025, this time in the 22nd district. She defeated Republican incumbent Ian Lovejoy by nearly ten points, reflecting the broader Democratic victory in the 2025 House of Delegates election.

Electoral history Date !! Election !! Candidate !! Party !! Votes !! %

Elizabeth R. Guzman | Democratic

Sara E. Townsend | Democratic

Elizabeth R. Guzman | Democratic

L. Scott Lingamfelter | Republican

Nathan D. Larson | Independent

Elizabeth R. Guzman |Democratic

Darrell H. "D.J." Jordan, Jr. |Republican

Elizabeth R. Guzman |Democratic

Ben Baldwin |Republican

June 20, 2023 The Library of Virginia selected her as one of the changemakers in its "New Virginians" program.