Charniele Herring

Charniele Herring is an American politician serving as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 4th district since 2009. A member of the Democratic Party, she has held significant leadership roles, including serving as the House Majority Leader and as the first African-American woman to chair the Democratic Party of Virginia. Herring is recognized for her advocacy in criminal justice reform and her legislative work on regulating law enforcement technology. She previously served as chair of the Courts of Justice Committee and has been a prominent voice in Northern Virginia politics since her election to the General Assembly.