Briana D. Sewell (born 1990) is an American politician serving as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 25th district.

[5][non-primary source needed] Before becoming a legislator, she served as chief of staff to Ann Wheeler, the chair of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors.

Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner, Congressman Gerry Connolly, and various state legislators, including Ayala herself.

[7][better source needed] Sewell defeated her opponent, Republican U.S. Navy veteran Tim Cox, in the November 2021 general election by a margin of around 6.9 percentage points.

The incumbent Congresswoman, Abigail Spanberger, announced her intention to retire in order to run for Governor of Virginia in 2025, creating an open race for her seat.