Live Sunday: Eileen Cassidy Rivera on her House District 5 campaign
Hear from the candidate ahead of Tuesday's firehouse primary
With the House District 5 firehouse primary just a few days away, The Alexandria Brief is hosting a live one-on-one conversation with candidate Eileen Cassidy Rivera on Sunday at 5:30 p.m.
This is your chance to hear directly from Rivera about why she’s running, her priorities for the district and what she’d bring to Richmond. Viewers can submit questions live during the broadcast.
Where to watch:
YouTube (you can watch there or right in this story)
Can’t watch live? The conversation will be available afterward on all channels, in our newsletter, and as a podcast.
About the candidate
Rivera served on the Alexandria City School Board, where she worked to close the achievement gap and ensure access to quality public schools for all students. She also served in the Clinton administration at the Commerce Department and Small Business Administration, leading international trade and small business programs.
Her priorities include affordable housing, fully funded schools, community safety, climate protection, accessible health care and support for the federal workforce.
“I’m committed to bringing thoughtful, inclusive leadership to Richmond — grounded in results and driven by our shared values,” Rivera said when she announced her candidacy.
Rivera was the first candidate to announce for the seat, launching her campaign hours after Del. Elizabeth Bennett-Parker’s commanding win in the Senate primary last week.
She faces City Councilman Kirk McPike and criminal defense attorney Chris Leibig in Tuesday’s firehouse primary. Voting runs from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Beatley Library and Charles Houston Recreation Center.
The winner will face a Republican nominee in the Feb. 10 special election.
Full Sunday schedule:
4:30 p.m. — Kirk McPike
5:30 p.m. — Eileen Cassidy Rivera (here)
6:30 p.m. — Chris Leibig
