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Election Day is Tuesday, November 7th
The Virginia Progressive Voters Guide compiles the information that allows you to make informed decisions about the races on your ballot, based on your values. All research in this guide was conducted July through September of 2023. Please share this guide with your friends and family.
Senate District 005
Democratic candidate Robert Beckman is facing incumbent Republican Senator Travis Hackworth. Senator Hackworth has served in the State Senate since 2021. Beckman is a retired U.S. Foreign Service Officer who previously served on the New River Valley Regional Planning Commission. During the 2023 General Assembly, Senator Hackworth introduced an abortion ban. Hackworth also voted against codifying same-sex marriage in the Virginia Constitution.
We were unable to find sufficient information on Robert Beckman in order to make a recommendation in this race. Senator Hackworth has proposed legislation that is anti-abortion and anti-LGBTQ and regular votes against progressive legislation. We still encourage you to show up to the polls and cast your ballot. Remember there are other races this election.
Democratic candidate Robert Beckman is facing incumbent Republican Senator Travis Hackworth. Senator Hackworth has served in the State Senate since 2021. Beckman is a retired U.S. Foreign Service Officer who previously served on the New River Valley Regional Planning Commission. During the 2023 General Assembly, Senator Hackworth introduced an abortion ban. Hackworth also voted against codifying same-sex marriage in the Virginia Constitution.
We were unable to find sufficient information on Robert Beckman in order to make a recommendation in this race. Senator Hackworth has proposed legislation that is anti-abortion and anti-LGBTQ and regular votes against progressive legislation. We still encourage you to show up to the polls and cast your ballot. Remember there are other races this election.
House District 042
Republican Jason Ballard is the sole candidate for this race. He is anti-abortion, and he does not support gun violence prevention legislation. Ballard also would make it harder to vote by requiring a sometimes difficult to obtain photo identification before being allowed to vote. There is no recommendation for this race. However, we encourage you to write in the candidate of your choice and remember that there are other races this election.
Republican Jason Ballard is the sole candidate for this race. He is anti-abortion, and he does not support gun violence prevention legislation. Ballard also would make it harder to vote by requiring a sometimes difficult to obtain photo identification before being allowed to vote. There is no recommendation for this race. However, we encourage you to write in the candidate of your choice and remember that there are other races this election.