An Advocate for The People
Representation belongs to the people; it shouldn’t be reserved for the elite. What the Commonwealth of Virginia needs now is a fighter whose loyalty lies with the people and the Constitution, not with lobbyists or corporate donors. I won’t cave to pressure. I won’t be bought. I will stand up, speak out, and hold federal officials accountable.
Ericka Kopp For Congress
Hi, I'm Ericka!
I’m not a politician; I’m a healthcare lawyer, a wife to a disabled combat veteran, and someone who knows what it means to fight for people. I went to law school to make a difference, and while there, I pushed for the creation of a public defenders’ office in Henrico County to bring consistently zealous legal defense to those who need it most. Today, I take on some of the toughest battles in healthcare law right here in Richmond.The place I consider home has always been in VA-01. I grew up in Glen Allen, graduated from J.R. Tucker’s Spanish Immersion Program, earned my bachelor of science degree from VCU, and went on to the University of Richmond School of Law. I’m a triple first-generation: American, college graduate, and law school graduate. I’m the first ever in my family—on either side—to become a lawyer. Every step of the way, I’ve had to break barriers, and I’m not done yet.This year lit a fire under me. From protests to town halls, I’ve seen firsthand how badly Virginians are being let down. Our current representative has traded honesty and accountability for political gamesmanship. That’s not leadership; it’s betrayal.What we need is a fighter whose loyalty lies with the people, the Constitution, and the rule of law. We need someone who doesn’t cave to the ruling class but stands up to it. That’s exactly the kind of representative I intend to be for VA-01.This isn’t just a campaign. It’s a mission. And it would be my honor to bring that fight to Washington on behalf of Virginia’s First District. I’ve spent nearly two decades on the ice as a hockey player, and my gloves are off. I’m bringing that same grit to Washington.
Ericka Kopp For Congress
Priorities
My number one priority is to listen to people from VA-01 about what matters to them. Outside of that, these are the topics that matter most to me:
Campaign finance reform: ending Citizens United
Codifying a woman's right to choose: ending Dobbs
Codifying marriage equality: legislating Obergefell
Eliminating the income cap on Social Security tax
Establishing a comprehensive universal healthcare system
Expanding voting rights
Filing or cosigning Articles of Impeachment for Donald Trump on day one
Filing or cosigning Articles of Impeachement for federal officials who have violated the law and/or abused their authority
Improving accessibility to government services by reducing red tape
Prioritizing clean energy initiatives, including solar and wind energy
Protecting and expanding LGBTQ+ rights
Raising the minimum wage to $30/hr
Ratifying the Rome Statute to give jurisdiction over Americans to the International Criminal Court (ICC)
Removing cannabis from the federal schedule, and with it, creating a new source of revenue to offset the national debt
Revising calculation method for determining the federal poverty line to account for rising costs
Supporting Palestinian statehood
Supporting and expanding access for veterans to VA healthcare and benefits
Undoing the Big Ugly Bill
Unmasking ICE and criminalizing fascist tactics
Ericka Kopp For Congress
For the People
Please direct all press inquiries and interview requests to [email protected].
Events
January, 2025
January 13th, 6:00pm-8:00pm EST - Petition signing party at Twin Hickory Library to get Ericka on the ballot in Virginia
December, 2025
Event details coming soon
November, 2025
November 15th - Held Williamsburg, VA hybrid town hall. Collected 42 lbs worth of food donations for a central Virginia food bank
November 16th - Recorded podcast episode on Disruptor Politics. Click here to watch episode
November 23rd - Participated in Our Vote Counts Virtual Multi-Candidate National Round Table on TikTok LIVE
Announcements
November, 2025
Ericka became a Citizens' Impeachment Courage Candidate
2025-2026 Emerge Virginia Cohort Member
October, 2025
Axios - Scoop: Dozens of Dem candidates won't commit to backing Jeffries
Press Release - Ericka Kopp Announces Run for Congress in Virginia’s 1st District
Neighbors for Change - Letter to the Editor: Compassion & Courage
September, 2025
Ericka Kopp, Candidate for Congress VA-01, signs No AIPAC Cash Pledge
April, 2025
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Thank You
My campaign is people-powered, and I cannot do this without you all. My thanks goes to each and every one of you.
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My Family
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