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Incumbent Democratic Senator Louise Lucas has served in the State Senate since 1992. She is a Portsmouth native and the President and CEO of a number of businesses in her hometown. In 1971, she became the first Woman Shipfitter at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Urban Affairs from Norfolk State University. She is the mother of three, grandmother of six, and great-grandmother of nine.
Senator Lucas is a staunch advocate for abortion access and has made it clear that she will fight against any and all attempts to ban abortion. As chair of the Senate Education and Health Committee, she helped stop a number of these extreme bills. Senator Lucas supports codifying abortion rights in the Virginia State Constitution. She is endorsed by abortion advocate organizations Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia and REPRO Rising Virginia.
Senator Lucas is outspoken on gun violence prevention. During the 2020 General Assembly, she introduced and passed a bill dealing with universal background checks for firearms purchases. She has expressed the need for legislators to stand up to gun lobbyists like the NRA and work to save the lives of their constituents. She supports extreme risk protection laws, regulating ghost guns, and increasing funding for community violence intervention programs. Senator Lucas is endorsed by Giffords, an organization dedicated to saving lives through gun violence prevention.
Senator Lucas is an advocate for LGBTQ rights and protections. Her track record shows great support for pro-LGBTQ policies. She supports codifying same-sex marriage into the Virginia State Constitution. As a co-patron, she supported amending anti-discrimination laws to include sexual orientation and gender identity during the 2020 General Assembly. During that same session, she voted in favor of requiring schools to create transgender-friendly student policies.
Incumbent Democratic Senator Louise Lucas is facing a challenge from Republican Tony Goodwin. Goodwin ran for Portsmouth City Mayor in 2020, losing to Shannon Glover. Goodwin has a background in commercial real estate and hospitality. On several topics, does not make his stances explicitly clear. However, he has stated that he would align with Governor Youngkin’s 15-week abortion ban.
Because of her track record of supporting and leading progressive policy, Senator Louise Lucas is the clear progressive candidate in this race.
Last updated: 2023-10-23Louise Lucas
Incumbent Democratic Senator Louise Lucas has served in the State Senate since 1992. She is a Portsmouth native and the President and CEO of a number of businesses in her hometown. In 1971, she became the first Woman Shipfitter at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard.
Incumbent Democratic Senator Louise Lucas has served in the State Senate since 1992. She is a Portsmouth native and the President and CEO of a number of businesses in her hometown. In 1971, she became the first Woman Shipfitter at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Urban Affairs from Norfolk State University. She is the mother of three, grandmother of six, and great-grandmother of nine.
Senator Lucas is a staunch advocate for abortion access and has made it clear that she will fight against any and all attempts to ban abortion. As chair of the Senate Education and Health Committee, she helped stop a number of these extreme bills. Senator Lucas supports codifying abortion rights in the Virginia State Constitution. She is endorsed by abortion advocate organizations Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia and REPRO Rising Virginia.
Senator Lucas is outspoken on gun violence prevention. During the 2020 General Assembly, she introduced and passed a bill dealing with universal background checks for firearms purchases. She has expressed the need for legislators to stand up to gun lobbyists like the NRA and work to save the lives of their constituents. She supports extreme risk protection laws, regulating ghost guns, and increasing funding for community violence intervention programs. Senator Lucas is endorsed by Giffords, an organization dedicated to saving lives through gun violence prevention.
Senator Lucas is an advocate for LGBTQ rights and protections. Her track record shows great support for pro-LGBTQ policies. She supports codifying same-sex marriage into the Virginia State Constitution. As a co-patron, she supported amending anti-discrimination laws to include sexual orientation and gender identity during the 2020 General Assembly. During that same session, she voted in favor of requiring schools to create transgender-friendly student policies.
Incumbent Democratic Senator Louise Lucas is facing a challenge from Republican Tony Goodwin. Goodwin ran for Portsmouth City Mayor in 2020, losing to Shannon Glover. Goodwin has a background in commercial real estate and hospitality. On several topics, does not make his stances explicitly clear. However, he has stated that he would align with Governor Youngkin’s 15-week abortion ban.
Because of her track record of supporting and leading progressive policy, Senator Louise Lucas is the clear progressive candidate in this race.
Louise Lucas
Incumbent Democratic Senator Louise Lucas has served in the State Senate since 1992. She is a Portsmouth native and the President and CEO of a number of businesses in her hometown. In 1971, she became the first Woman Shipfitter at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard.
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Incumbent Democratic Senator Louise Lucas has served in the State Senate since 1992. She is a Portsmouth native and the President and CEO of a number of businesses in her hometown. In 1971, she became the first Woman Shipfitter at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Urban Affairs from Norfolk State University. She is the mother of three, grandmother of six, and great-grandmother of nine.
Senator Lucas is a staunch advocate for abortion access and has made it clear that she will fight against any and all attempts to ban abortion. As chair of the Senate Education and Health Committee, she helped stop a number of these extreme bills. Senator Lucas supports codifying abortion rights in the Virginia State Constitution. She is endorsed by abortion advocate organizations Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia and REPRO Rising Virginia.
Senator Lucas is outspoken on gun violence prevention. During the 2020 General Assembly, she introduced and passed a bill dealing with universal background checks for firearms purchases. She has expressed the need for legislators to stand up to gun lobbyists like the NRA and work to save the lives of their constituents. She supports extreme risk protection laws, regulating ghost guns, and increasing funding for community violence intervention programs. Senator Lucas is endorsed by Giffords, an organization dedicated to saving lives through gun violence prevention.
Senator Lucas is an advocate for LGBTQ rights and protections. Her track record shows great support for pro-LGBTQ policies. She supports codifying same-sex marriage into the Virginia State Constitution. As a co-patron, she supported amending anti-discrimination laws to include sexual orientation and gender identity during the 2020 General Assembly. During that same session, she voted in favor of requiring schools to create transgender-friendly student policies.
Incumbent Democratic Senator Louise Lucas is facing a challenge from Republican Tony Goodwin. Goodwin ran for Portsmouth City Mayor in 2020, losing to Shannon Glover. Goodwin has a background in commercial real estate and hospitality. On several topics, does not make his stances explicitly clear. However, he has stated that he would align with Governor Youngkin’s 15-week abortion ban.
Because of her track record of supporting and leading progressive policy, Senator Louise Lucas is the clear progressive candidate in this race.
Last updated: 2023-10-23
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Incumbent Democratic Senator Louise Lucas has served in the State Senate since 1992. She is a Portsmouth native and the President and CEO of a number of businesses in her hometown. In 1971, she became the first Woman Shipfitter at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Urban Affairs from Norfolk State University. She is the mother of three, grandmother of six, and great-grandmother of nine.
Senator Lucas is a staunch advocate for abortion access and has made it clear that she will fight against any and all attempts to ban abortion. As chair of the Senate Education and Health Committee, she helped stop a number of these extreme bills. Senator Lucas supports codifying abortion rights in the Virginia State Constitution. She is endorsed by abortion advocate organizations Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia and REPRO Rising Virginia.
Senator Lucas is outspoken on gun violence prevention. During the 2020 General Assembly, she introduced and passed a bill dealing with universal background checks for firearms purchases. She has expressed the need for legislators to stand up to gun lobbyists like the NRA and work to save the lives of their constituents. She supports extreme risk protection laws, regulating ghost guns, and increasing funding for community violence intervention programs. Senator Lucas is endorsed by Giffords, an organization dedicated to saving lives through gun violence prevention.
Senator Lucas is an advocate for LGBTQ rights and protections. Her track record shows great support for pro-LGBTQ policies. She supports codifying same-sex marriage into the Virginia State Constitution. As a co-patron, she supported amending anti-discrimination laws to include sexual orientation and gender identity during the 2020 General Assembly. During that same session, she voted in favor of requiring schools to create transgender-friendly student policies.
Incumbent Democratic Senator Louise Lucas is facing a challenge from Republican Tony Goodwin. Goodwin ran for Portsmouth City Mayor in 2020, losing to Shannon Glover. Goodwin has a background in commercial real estate and hospitality. On several topics, does not make his stances explicitly clear. However, he has stated that he would align with Governor Youngkin’s 15-week abortion ban.
Because of her track record of supporting and leading progressive policy, Senator Louise Lucas is the clear progressive candidate in this race.
Last updated: 2023-10-23Louise Lucas
Incumbent Democratic Senator Louise Lucas has served in the State Senate since 1992. She is a Portsmouth native and the President and CEO of a number of businesses in her hometown. In 1971, she became the first Woman Shipfitter at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard.
Incumbent Democratic Senator Louise Lucas has served in the State Senate since 1992. She is a Portsmouth native and the President and CEO of a number of businesses in her hometown. In 1971, she became the first Woman Shipfitter at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Urban Affairs from Norfolk State University. She is the mother of three, grandmother of six, and great-grandmother of nine.
Senator Lucas is a staunch advocate for abortion access and has made it clear that she will fight against any and all attempts to ban abortion. As chair of the Senate Education and Health Committee, she helped stop a number of these extreme bills. Senator Lucas supports codifying abortion rights in the Virginia State Constitution. She is endorsed by abortion advocate organizations Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia and REPRO Rising Virginia.
Senator Lucas is outspoken on gun violence prevention. During the 2020 General Assembly, she introduced and passed a bill dealing with universal background checks for firearms purchases. She has expressed the need for legislators to stand up to gun lobbyists like the NRA and work to save the lives of their constituents. She supports extreme risk protection laws, regulating ghost guns, and increasing funding for community violence intervention programs. Senator Lucas is endorsed by Giffords, an organization dedicated to saving lives through gun violence prevention.
Senator Lucas is an advocate for LGBTQ rights and protections. Her track record shows great support for pro-LGBTQ policies. She supports codifying same-sex marriage into the Virginia State Constitution. As a co-patron, she supported amending anti-discrimination laws to include sexual orientation and gender identity during the 2020 General Assembly. During that same session, she voted in favor of requiring schools to create transgender-friendly student policies.
Incumbent Democratic Senator Louise Lucas is facing a challenge from Republican Tony Goodwin. Goodwin ran for Portsmouth City Mayor in 2020, losing to Shannon Glover. Goodwin has a background in commercial real estate and hospitality. On several topics, does not make his stances explicitly clear. However, he has stated that he would align with Governor Youngkin’s 15-week abortion ban.
Because of her track record of supporting and leading progressive policy, Senator Louise Lucas is the clear progressive candidate in this race.
Louise Lucas
Incumbent Democratic Senator Louise Lucas has served in the State Senate since 1992. She is a Portsmouth native and the President and CEO of a number of businesses in her hometown. In 1971, she became the first Woman Shipfitter at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard.
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Incumbent Democratic Senator Louise Lucas has served in the State Senate since 1992. She is a Portsmouth native and the President and CEO of a number of businesses in her hometown. In 1971, she became the first Woman Shipfitter at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Urban Affairs from Norfolk State University. She is the mother of three, grandmother of six, and great-grandmother of nine.
Senator Lucas is a staunch advocate for abortion access and has made it clear that she will fight against any and all attempts to ban abortion. As chair of the Senate Education and Health Committee, she helped stop a number of these extreme bills. Senator Lucas supports codifying abortion rights in the Virginia State Constitution. She is endorsed by abortion advocate organizations Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia and REPRO Rising Virginia.
Senator Lucas is outspoken on gun violence prevention. During the 2020 General Assembly, she introduced and passed a bill dealing with universal background checks for firearms purchases. She has expressed the need for legislators to stand up to gun lobbyists like the NRA and work to save the lives of their constituents. She supports extreme risk protection laws, regulating ghost guns, and increasing funding for community violence intervention programs. Senator Lucas is endorsed by Giffords, an organization dedicated to saving lives through gun violence prevention.
Senator Lucas is an advocate for LGBTQ rights and protections. Her track record shows great support for pro-LGBTQ policies. She supports codifying same-sex marriage into the Virginia State Constitution. As a co-patron, she supported amending anti-discrimination laws to include sexual orientation and gender identity during the 2020 General Assembly. During that same session, she voted in favor of requiring schools to create transgender-friendly student policies.
Incumbent Democratic Senator Louise Lucas is facing a challenge from Republican Tony Goodwin. Goodwin ran for Portsmouth City Mayor in 2020, losing to Shannon Glover. Goodwin has a background in commercial real estate and hospitality. On several topics, does not make his stances explicitly clear. However, he has stated that he would align with Governor Youngkin’s 15-week abortion ban.
Because of her track record of supporting and leading progressive policy, Senator Louise Lucas is the clear progressive candidate in this race.
Last updated: 2023-10-23
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