Amanda Chase (née Freeman; born December 1, 1969) is an American politician and financial planner. She is currently a member of the Virginia Senate for the 11th District, representing Amelia County, the city of Colonial Heights, and part of Chesterfield County. On February 17, 2020, Chase announced her run for Governor of Virginia in 2021, making her the first-ever female Republican candidate for governor in Virginia. - from Wikipedia