Supporting Candidates Who Support Public Education

Delegate Kelly Convirs-Fowler was raised in Virginia Beach in a military family, and is the granddaughter of two Filipino natives who served in the U.S. Navy and earned citizenship through their service. These roots instilled in her an early appreciation for public service and a deep commitment to improving the lives of others.

Since being elected in 2017, Convirs-Fowler has served as the incumbent Delegate for Virginia’s 96th House District. She has focused on addressing local concerns including flooding, street maintenance, rising utility costs, and the increasing cost of living. A mother of three—Scarlett, Tessa, and Sophia—she emphasizes inclusive representation for people of all ages, religions, races, sexual orientations, and backgrounds across Virginia Beach.

Michael B. Feggans grew up in the West Kempsville area of Virginia Beach, Virginia, the son of a longtime Norfolk public school teacher mother and a father who served over two decades as a firefighter-captain at Norfolk International Airport. From early on he was drawn to public service and learning, and when high school ended, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in August 2001. While serving, he attended technical school, earned a bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, and developed expertise in healthcare information technology and expeditionary medical training. His military career included deployment support roles—such as leading aeromedical evacuation operations during Operation Enduring Freedom, engaging in community outreach overseas, and serving as medical Senior Enlisted Leader for a large contingency hospital project in South Korea. While on active duty he completed a master’s degree in cybersecurity through Norfolk State University, retired with the rank of Master Sergeant after 20 years, and began working in the technology sector.

Feggans has parlayed his varied experiences into political and civic leadership in his home region. He has been active in the Virginia Young Democrats, the Virginia Beach Democratic Committee, and served on the City of Virginia Beach Cybersecurity Committee, among other civic roles. As a Delegate representing Virginia’s 97th House District, he has introduced and championed legislation aimed at strengthening public safety, expanding opportunity, and improving quality of life for constituents. He emphasizes community relations, reaching across political divides, and compassionate leadership, rooted in a lifelong commitment to service both in uniform and as a public servant.