Born in Hartford, Connecticut, Bourne was raised in Richmond, Virginia, and played quarterback at George Wythe High School.
[2] Bourne works as a deputy attorney general for the state of Virginia.
[5] On February 7, 2017, Bourne won a special election to serve as the 71st District's Representative to the Virginia House of Delegates.
[6] After Congressman Donald McEachin died on November 28, 2022, Bourne was referenced as a possible candidate for the special election to fill his vacant House seat.
[7] Bourne's top legislative priorities are expanding educational opportunities to all students, providing schools with the resources they need, increasing housing availability and affordability in Richmond, and preserving Virginia's environment for the next generation.