Stacey Carroll, a National Guard non-commissioned officer with 19 years of service and the 2024 Spotlight Foster Mom of the Year, on Friday announced her candidacy for Virginia’s 64th House District.
“I have spent my life dedicated to service—whether it was serving my country in the Army Reserves or National Guard, auditing the government’s financial statements to ensure accountability, or opening my home to foster children who needed a safe place,” Carroll stated in a press release. “Now, I’m ready to serve my community in a new way—by fighting for policies that put working families first, improve our schools, and build the infrastructure we need for a stronger future.”
Carroll has earned the endorsements of Dels. Karen Keys-Gamarra (HD-7) and Joshua Cole (HD-65).
“Stacey has demonstrated her commitment to public service through her life pursuits,” Keys-Gamarra said in the release. “I personally observed her diligent focus on caring for others as she supported high-risk youth in the foster care system. Her knowledge of family services and dedication to public service will serve her community well.”
“Stacey Carroll has a strong record of service, with 19 years in the National Guard and a clear dedication to the Stafford community,” Cole added. “I have no doubt that she will bring that same dedication, discipline, and compassion to the people of the 64th District. I’m proud to support her and excited to see the leadership she will bring to Richmond.”
Carroll is a certified public accountant and auditor for Ernst & Young and holds a master’s degree in finance. According to the release, she is the mother of three and has fostered 22 children, focusing on the hardest-to-place teens.
Carroll serves as co-chair of the Economic Development Committee for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and is an active member of the Stafford County Chapter of CHUMS, Inc., the Stafford County Chapter of the NAACP, the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), and the National Council for Negro Women, Stafford/Fredericksburg Section.
According to the press release, Carroll lost two siblings to COVID-19, including her sister — an essential worker who lacked access to personal protective equipment (PPE) due to the nationwide shortage. During the pandemic, Carroll played a role in the West Virginia National Guard’s response, coordinating PPE to hospitals and schools across West Virginia.
