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Alex Askew

Democratic candidate Alex Askew was born and raised in Virginia Beach and attended Hampton University. After graduating, he worked for nearly seven election cycles on a variety of local, state-wide, and national campaigns and projects. His campaign priorities are education, healthcare, and the environment.

Askew believes that we must improve our public education system by providing teachers and parents with adequate resources to help our children succeed.He supports increasing the salary of teachers, providing affordable and quality healthcare, and protecting Medicaid expansion in Virginia. He also believes that we must pass legislation to guarantee that our coastlines are permanently protected from offshore drilling and large polluters.

Republican Rocky Holcomb was previously a member of the General Assembly but lost in 2017 to Delegate Cheryl Turpin, who is now running for the state Senate.During his time in the General Assembly, Holcomb opposed Medicaid expansion and voted against legislation to protect those with pre-existing conditions. Holcomb also voted to prohibit the establishment of sanctuary cities in Virginia.

Last updated: 2023-04-05

Democratic candidate Alex Askew was born and raised in Virginia Beach and attended Hampton University. After graduating, he worked for nearly seven election cycles on a variety of local, state-wide, and national campaigns and projects. His campaign priorities are education, healthcare, and the environment.

Askew believes that we must improve our public education system by providing teachers and parents with adequate resources to help our children succeed.He supports increasing the salary of teachers, providing affordable and quality healthcare, and protecting Medicaid expansion in Virginia. He also believes that we must pass legislation to guarantee that our coastlines are permanently protected from offshore drilling and large polluters.

Republican Rocky Holcomb was previously a member of the General Assembly but lost in 2017 to Delegate Cheryl Turpin, who is now running for the state Senate.During his time in the General Assembly, Holcomb opposed Medicaid expansion and voted against legislation to protect those with pre-existing conditions. Holcomb also voted to prohibit the establishment of sanctuary cities in Virginia.

Last updated: 2023-04-05

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Senate District 023

Incumbent Republican Stephen Newman has served in the Virginia General Assembly since 1991, first in the House of Delegates and then to the Senate of Virginia. Senator Newman is running unopposed this November.

Newman is no ally to progressive issues. He sponsored anti-LGBT legislation defining marriage as between one man and one woman. He consistently opposes access to reproductive health care, including voting to limit state funding for abortions. He voted against expanding Medicaid in Virginia and against raising the state minimum wage.

There is no progressive choice in this race. We encourage you to write in a candidate of your choice, and regardless to get out and vote! Please remember that there are other races that will be on the ballot.

Incumbent Republican Stephen Newman has served in the Virginia General Assembly since 1991, first in the House of Delegates and then to the Senate of Virginia. Senator Newman is running unopposed this November.

Newman is no ally to progressive issues. He sponsored anti-LGBT legislation defining marriage as between one man and one woman. He consistently opposes access to reproductive health care, including voting to limit state funding for abortions. He voted against expanding Medicaid in Virginia and against raising the state minimum wage.

There is no progressive choice in this race. We encourage you to write in a candidate of your choice, and regardless to get out and vote! Please remember that there are other races that will be on the ballot.

Senate District 024

Virginia’s new 24th State Senate district encompasses parts of Newport News City, York County, Williamsburg City, Poquoson City, and parts of James City County. With over 147,000 registered voters, this is a competitive district that does not lean one way or another.

Democrat Annette Hyde is a yoga teacher who lives in Madison County, Virginia. Hyde was inspired to run after the 2016 election and the confirmation of Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education. She strongly believes that our Commonwealth should be open and welcoming to all. She is passionate about bringing broadband to rural areas and raising the minimum wage. She also supports the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.

Her opponent is incumbent Republican Senator Emmett Hanger. While Senator Hanger long championed Medicaid expansion, he was also eager to support punitive work requirements that can limit access to healthcare for many individuals. Senator Hanger received an endorsement and an “A” rating from the National Rifle Association because of his record of supporting legislation that repealed Virginia's one-gun-a-month law. Hanger is anti-choice and has been stagnant on various progressive priorities impacting Virginia.

Annette Hyde is the more progressive choice because of her commitment to bringing internet to rural areas, increasing the minimum wage, and equality.

Last updated: 2023-04-05

Endorsed By: Virginia AFL-CIO

House District 085

Virginia’s new 85th House of Delegates district encompasses parts of Newport News City. With over 58,000 registered voters, this district leans strongly Democratic.

Democratic candidate Alex Askew was born and raised in Virginia Beach and attended Hampton University. After graduating, he worked for nearly seven election cycles on a variety of local, state-wide, and national campaigns and projects. His campaign priorities are education, healthcare, and the environment.

Askew believes that we must improve our public education system by providing teachers and parents with adequate resources to help our children succeed.He supports increasing the salary of teachers, providing affordable and quality healthcare, and protecting Medicaid expansion in Virginia. He also believes that we must pass legislation to guarantee that our coastlines are permanently protected from offshore drilling and large polluters.

Republican Rocky Holcomb was previously a member of the General Assembly but lost in 2017 to Delegate Cheryl Turpin, who is now running for the state Senate.During his time in the General Assembly, Holcomb opposed Medicaid expansion and voted against legislation to protect those with pre-existing conditions. Holcomb also voted to prohibit the establishment of sanctuary cities in Virginia.

Last updated: 2023-04-05