Emily Rose Windle
Candidate for City Council — Second Ward · Winchester City · Independent
On the ballot for Virginia's November 3, 2026 election.
Campaign finances
From 5 reports filed with the Virginia Department of Elections, covering Jan 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2026: $14,973.31 raised and $8,996.02 spent. Cash on hand: $8,185.36.
About Emily Rose Windle
Emily Windle is an educator, public servant, and policy professional committed to strengthening Virginia communities through better education, thoughtful policymaking, and responsive local leadership. Emily holds a bachelor's in English and Education, a master's in Educational Leadership, and a doctorate in Educational Leadership, where her work focused on educational policy. She brought her experience as an educator into public service, working in the Virginia General Assembly on legislation affecting families and communities across the Commonwealth. Emily serves as the Manager of Education Initiatives at the Virginia Institute for Public Policy , where she works to help every family access the best education for their child. Emily also serves on Winchester City Council. Across her professional and public-service roles, Emily is passionate about one central goal: making government work better for the people it serves while creating greater opportunities for the next generation.