Wayne Powell

Wayne Powell was born and raised in Virginia’s 7th Congressional District. He is the Democratic nominee to run for Congress against Republican Majority Leader Eric Cantor because veterans and working people need someone in Washington who will fight for them. As owner and proprietor of the Powell & Parrish law firm, Wayne represents working people who need help making ends meet. Wayne Powell served in the U.S. Army for 30 years, 5 years of active duty and 25 years in the Active Reserves. He was called back into active duty after September 11, 2001 to command a specialized Army intelligence unit. Wayne was highly decorated during his military career and awarded the Legion of Merit when he retired as a full Colonel in 2002. Wayne was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Richmond in 1972, and received a Master’s Degree from the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 1973. After 4 years of full time military service, Wayne Powell attended the T.C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond and graduated in 1980. Wayne and his wife Katherine live in Chesterfield County. He is the proud father Sean, a Major in the Army currently serving overseas, and Michelle, a legal professional, and the proud grandfather of five.