May Nivar
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May Nivar | |
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| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 57th district | |
| Assumed office January 14, 2026 | |
| Preceded by | David Owen |
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| Party | Democratic |
| Education | New York University |
May Nivar is an American politician who is the elected member of the Virginia House of Delegates for the 57th District. She took office as a member of the 164th Virginia General Assembly on January 14, 2026. She won election on November 4, 2025, defeating Republican incumbent David Owen.[1]
Nivar was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to immigrant parents from China. She met her husband, Carlos, while working at a supermarket to help pay for college. She has three children.[2] Nivar graduated from New York University with a degree in journalism.[3] Nivar has lived in Richmond for 20 years, and has worked for corporations, including Altria.[2]
Earlier political career
Nivar was appointed to the Virginia Asian Advisory Board by Governor Terry McAuliffe, where she served as vice chair and as chair.[4]