jennifer karafoi lavas challenge. one of the first african-american women at bmi, first in family to graduate from college and law school. in january this public defender announced her candidacy for house seat that covers part of prince william and stafford, had concerns about policy she viewed as antiwoman. i said why not me? if not now, when. a few weeks later, a new challenge, she learned she was pregnant with twins. day before the june primary put on bed rest. husband worked the polls for her. i am so blessed. i have a wonderful husband who picked up the slack. he was out there on election day for 13 hours in 93 degree heat. won the nomination, then a bigger challenge. the babies, identical twin boys, came very early, born at 23 weeks. alex and xander weighed in at 1 1/2 pounds. i was very nervous to be honest with you, but i m a woman of extreme
but only if backed by a govern who believes that people like my brother are worth saving. and worth helping. and that s why i m here. my name is wendy gooditis, i m democratic nominee for delegate in virginia house district 10. she won last night. up against republican incumbent won three times already, not perceived to be in danger. won last time by 25 points but last night wendy gooditis beat him. first time candidate. here she is as women s march last year and here s jennifer carol foy. loves a challenge. one of the first african-american women at bmi, first in family to graduate from