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Virginia’s new 31st State Senate district encompasses parts of Loudoun County and parts of Fauquier County. With over 164,000 registered voters, this is a competitive district that does not lean one way or another.
This election will be held on November 7, 2023. Democratic candidate Russett Perry and Republican candidate Juan Pablo Segura are facing each other in the general election for Virginia’s new 31st State Senate district.Democratic candidate Russet Perry was raised by her mother and father, a public school teacher. Perry is a Georgetown University Law Center graduate. While there, she worked in the Georgetown Law Domestic Violence Clinic. She was a prosecutor in the Loudoun County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office and a CIA officer. During her time in the Loudoun County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office, she served on the Mental Health and Drug Court Dockets. She lives in Round Hill with her husband and children.
Russet Perry is a strong advocate for women's rights and believes in equal treatment for women in all aspects of their lives. Perry believes in protecting a person’s right to make decisions about her own reproductive health care and will fight to ensure that Virginia does not ban abortion. She also believes in equal pay for equal work and closing the gender pay gap. Perry believes that no one should have trouble accessing contraception and that the government should provide viable alternatives and support for people facing unwanted pregnancies.
During her ten years as a prosecutor, Perry helped establish a mental health docket and revitalized the drug court docket in Loudoun County. She believes in a fair criminal justice system that treats everyone equally, regardless of their background. Perry supports evidence-based solutions to reduce recidivism and ensure that individuals who have paid their debt to society have the resources needed to become fully engaged members of society. She is committed to investments in the criminal justice system that produce the best and safest outcomes for all parties.
Russet Perry is the daughter of a career public school teacher and understands the importance of education firsthand. She believes that every child should have access to the same opportunities, regardless of background, race, gender, orientation, religion, income, or social status. She advocates for safer schools, fair wages for teachers, and incentives for college graduates to teach the youth. Perry supported Virginia Democratic legislators’ budget that included one billion dollars of funding for public schools.
Russet Perry recognizes climate change as a significant threat to us and our children and is committed to fighting against any efforts to diminish the progress Virginia has made in recent years. She aims to make Virginia a leader on environmental issues by creating good-paying clean energy jobs, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, supporting clean air and water, and preserving open spaces. Perry prioritizes the conservation of land, clean air, clean water, and historic buildings. She will work to protect these resources and empower local farmers by ensuring they have the resources they need to protect their livelihoods.
Democratic candidate Russet Perry and Republican candidate Juan Pablo Segura are facing each other in this race. Juan Pablo Segura is a native Virginian and entrepreneur whose campaign has been embroiled in controversy after controversy. He has aligned himself with anti-abortion politicians and organizations. He penned an op-ed promoting his support of an anti-trans bill.
Due to her commitment to public school investments, environmental justice, and criminal justice reform, Russet Perry is the progressive choice in this race.
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Democratic candidate Russet Perry was raised by her mother and father, a public school teacher. Perry is a Georgetown University Law Center graduate. While there, she worked in the Georgetown Law Domestic Violence Clinic. She was a prosecutor in the Loudoun County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office and a CIA officer. During her time in the Loudoun County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office, she served on the Mental Health and Drug Court Dockets. She lives in Round Hill with her husband and children.
Russet Perry is a strong advocate for women's rights and believes in equal treatment for women in all aspects of their lives. Perry believes in protecting a person’s right to make decisions about her own reproductive health care and will fight to ensure that Virginia does not ban abortion. She also believes in equal pay for equal work and closing the gender pay gap. Perry believes that no one should have trouble accessing contraception and that the government should provide viable alternatives and support for people facing unwanted pregnancies.
During her ten years as a prosecutor, Perry helped establish a mental health docket and revitalized the drug court docket in Loudoun County. She believes in a fair criminal justice system that treats everyone equally, regardless of their background. Perry supports evidence-based solutions to reduce recidivism and ensure that individuals who have paid their debt to society have the resources needed to become fully engaged members of society. She is committed to investments in the criminal justice system that produce the best and safest outcomes for all parties.
Russet Perry is the daughter of a career public school teacher and understands the importance of education firsthand. She believes that every child should have access to the same opportunities, regardless of background, race, gender, orientation, religion, income, or social status. She advocates for safer schools, fair wages for teachers, and incentives for college graduates to teach the youth. Perry supported Virginia Democratic legislators’ budget that included one billion dollars of funding for public schools.
Russet Perry recognizes climate change as a significant threat to us and our children and is committed to fighting against any efforts to diminish the progress Virginia has made in recent years. She aims to make Virginia a leader on environmental issues by creating good-paying clean energy jobs, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, supporting clean air and water, and preserving open spaces. Perry prioritizes the conservation of land, clean air, clean water, and historic buildings. She will work to protect these resources and empower local farmers by ensuring they have the resources they need to protect their livelihoods.
Democratic candidate Russet Perry and Republican candidate Juan Pablo Segura are facing each other in this race. Juan Pablo Segura is a native Virginian and entrepreneur whose campaign has been embroiled in controversy after controversy. He has aligned himself with anti-abortion politicians and organizations. He penned an op-ed promoting his support of an anti-trans bill.
Due to her commitment to public school investments, environmental justice, and criminal justice reform, Russet Perry is the progressive choice in this race.Last updated: 2023-09-21
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Virginia’s new 30th House of Delegates district encompasses parts of Loudoun County and Fauquier County. With over 63,000 registered voters, this district leans Republican.This election will be held on November 7, 2023. Democratic candidate Rob Banse and Republican Geary Higgins will face each other in the general election for Virginia’s new 30th House of Delegates district.Rob Banse has dedicated his life and career to working in the church, having served as a church leader for 17 years in Western Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties. With a background in ministry and education from Georgetown University and the Virginia Theological Seminary, Banse’s career as a pastor in the Episcopal Church has spanned 35 years, fostering a deep sense of service to others. His desire to promote unity and address community needs is evident in his work with the Windy Hill Foundation and his goal to serve his home district in the Virginia House of Delegates.
Banse aims to secure a sustainable and safe future for generations to come. He will advocate for preserving farmland and supporting local farmers through grant funding, while defending against overdevelopment that threatens open land and conservation efforts. Additionally, he prioritizes holding oil and gas companies accountable for environmental pollution and seeks to invest in clean, renewable energy initiatives to create jobs, reduce energy bills, and combat climate change in Northwest Virginia.
Banse prioritizes sustainable economic growth that balances development with preservation. He aims to boost economic opportunities and address affordability by supporting existing businesses and infrastructure. Banse will advocate for increased affordable housing options through rebates, tax breaks, and fair wages for working families. He plans to expand rural broadband to benefit small businesses and entrepreneurs, revitalizing small towns and investing in the tourism industry by preserving and protecting farmland, breweries, wineries, and wedding venues.
Banse prioritizes public safety and believes in making communities secure, from roads to schools. Banse wants to improve infrastructure to ensure traffic safety. Moreover, he aims to address mental health crises, drug overdoses, and family disputes by investing in trained mental health professionals to respond to people in crisis. Banse seeks to reduce gun violence while respecting the rights of law-abiding citizens through comprehensive gun safety measures, including mental health and background checks.
Rob Banse staunchly believes in protecting the fundamental freedoms of Americans. He will prioritize safeguarding access to abortion and opposing any attempts to restrict speech and expression. Banse advocates for ensuring a woman's autonomy over her body without state interference. He firmly believes in keeping the government from censoring literature and media consumption. Furthermore, Banse is dedicated to upholding voting rights, ensuring all eligible Virginians can exercise their democratic voice without hindrance.
Banse faces Republican Geary Higgins, retired Vice President of Labor Relations for National Electrical Contractors Association in Washington, DC who served on various boards in Loudoun County. Higgins opposes schools teaching accurate historical events, aiming instead to propose legislation that will prohibit what he believes are “political ideologies” in the classroom.
Banse is the progressive choice for this race due to his dedication to climate action, gun violence prevention, protection of reproductive rights, and prioritization of economic growth.
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Rob Banse has dedicated his life and career to working in the church, having served as a church leader for 17 years in Western Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties. With a background in ministry and education from Georgetown University and the Virginia Theological Seminary, Banse’s career as a pastor in the Episcopal Church has spanned 35 years, fostering a deep sense of service to others. His desire to promote unity and address community needs is evident in his work with the Windy Hill Foundation and his goal to serve his home district in the Virginia House of Delegates.
Banse aims to secure a sustainable and safe future for generations to come. He will advocate for preserving farmland and supporting local farmers through grant funding, while defending against overdevelopment that threatens open land and conservation efforts. Additionally, he prioritizes holding oil and gas companies accountable for environmental pollution and seeks to invest in clean, renewable energy initiatives to create jobs, reduce energy bills, and combat climate change in Northwest Virginia.
Banse prioritizes sustainable economic growth that balances development with preservation. He aims to boost economic opportunities and address affordability by supporting existing businesses and infrastructure. Banse will advocate for increased affordable housing options through rebates, tax breaks, and fair wages for working families. He plans to expand rural broadband to benefit small businesses and entrepreneurs, revitalizing small towns and investing in the tourism industry by preserving and protecting farmland, breweries, wineries, and wedding venues.
Banse prioritizes public safety and believes in making communities secure, from roads to schools. Banse wants to improve infrastructure to ensure traffic safety. Moreover, he aims to address mental health crises, drug overdoses, and family disputes by investing in trained mental health professionals to respond to people in crisis. Banse seeks to reduce gun violence while respecting the rights of law-abiding citizens through comprehensive gun safety measures, including mental health and background checks.
Rob Banse staunchly believes in protecting the fundamental freedoms of Americans. He will prioritize safeguarding access to abortion and opposing any attempts to restrict speech and expression. Banse advocates for ensuring a woman's autonomy over her body without state interference. He firmly believes in keeping the government from censoring literature and media consumption. Furthermore, Banse is dedicated to upholding voting rights, ensuring all eligible Virginians can exercise their democratic voice without hindrance.
Banse faces Republican Geary Higgins, retired Vice President of Labor Relations for National Electrical Contractors Association in Washington, DC who served on various boards in Loudoun County. Higgins opposes schools teaching accurate historical events, aiming instead to propose legislation that will prohibit what he believes are “political ideologies” in the classroom.
Banse is the progressive choice for this race due to his dedication to climate action, gun violence prevention, protection of reproductive rights, and prioritization of economic growth.Last updated: 2023-10-06
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