Shannon Taylor – Democrat for Attorney General of Virginia

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Shannon Taylor For Attorney General

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Shannon Taylor

Shannon Taylor was first elected Henrico County Commonwealth’s Attorney in 2011 after years of service as a professional prosecutor at the local, state, and federal levels. She is a graduate of the University of Virginia and University of Richmond Law School.

A respected and trusted leader, Shannon was honored by her peers throughout the state when she was chosen as President of the Virginia Commonwealth’s Attorneys Association, an organization that advocates for effective law enforcement reforms in the Virginia General Assembly and conducts important training across the state. 

Shannon Taylor is a lifelong Virginian who has always taken on tough fights to help the people of Virginia. Shannon became the only Democrat elected countywide in 2011 when she was elected Commonwealth’s Attorney for Henrico County, and took on the powerful interests that got in the way of progress. Shannon has taken on the gun lobby to reduce illegal guns on our streets, held fraudsters accountable for exploiting seniors and driving up costs, and was one of the first prosecutors in the nation to push back against criminalizing women and doctors for accessing abortions after Roe v. Wade was overturned, sparking a national movement for other prosecutors to do the same.

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Priorities

As a prosecutor, as Commonwealth’s attorney, and as a community leader, Shannon Taylor has been on the forefont of building a more equitable justice system that protects victims, prevents crime, and makes our Commonwealth safer for all. 

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Building A Safer, Fairer Henrico

As a prosecutor, as Commonwealth’s attorney, and as a community leader, Shannon Taylor has been on the forefont of building a more equitable justice system that protects victims, prevents crime, and makes our Commonwealth safer for all. 

Keeping Henrico Safe

Shannon works to ensure all violent and dangerous criminals are off the streets while prioritizing the needs of victims and their families. Shannon believes community trust and compassion is essential and actively seeks out citizen input and concerns in every corner of Henrico. 

Addressing the Mental Health Crisis

Shannon works to get those with mental health issues the care they need. Mental health isn’t just an individual – it’s a collective community issue. She is working to expand the use of the court’s Mental Health docket and is proud of her work with other members of the Henrico community that established the Henrico Mental Health Clinic East, which opened in 2019.

Decriminalizing Addiction

Shannon strongly believes that while offenders must be held accountable for crimes they commit, jails are not the best place to treat those with substance abuse disorders. She works closely with the addiction recovery community to ensure addiction is treated as a disease and offenders get the help that they need.

Rehabilitation & "Smart" Justice

Where safe, rehabilitation for offenders must be a primary goal in the Henrico justice system. Shannon also believes diversion programs – not jails — are often a better way to deal with non-violent offenders and has sought such sentencing options whenever their use is reasonable. 

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