Born in New Jersey, Democrat Natan McKenzie moved to Virginia at a young age. He is a Virginia State University graduate, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in marketing and a certificate in project management. He has a multicultural background, having Dominican and Jamaican heritage. McKenzie participates in the NAACP, the Urban League of Greater Richmond Young Professionals, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Junior Achievers, and the Petersburg Wellness Consortium. Currently, he is a financial advisor and small business owner.

McKenzie is dedicated to uplifting women and the issues they face in the Commonwealth. He recognizes that Virginia is the last southern state to offer accessible abortion care. He also sees how systemic racial and gender inequities impact women, especially with regard to equal pay. McKenzie has volunteered with local abortion advocacy organizations and has been endorsed by others for being a champion of abortion rights.

McKenzie pushes for fully funding education and getting guns off the streets. He also supports financial literacy for all, affordable healthcare, and protecting the environment.

Natan McKenzie is facing former State Senator Glen Sturtevant. While Sturtevant’s campaign website has little information on his stances, he has drummed up some controversy regarding his position on gun violence prevention legislation. In 2019, voted in favor of an extreme risk protectionlaw, later saying he did so by accident. Sturtevant is anti-abortion and has advocated for funding dangerous crisis pregnancy centers.

While additional information could not be found on McKenzie’s stances, his commitment to the community and strong support through endorsements of well-regarded advocacy organizations and legislators, making Democrat Natan McKenzie the progressive candidate in this race.
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