Virginia State Delegate, District 79, Democratic Primary

• Economic Growth — A Virginia state delegate helps pass laws that affect businesses, jobs, and taxes in the state. For example, they can vote for bills that give tax credits to small businesses, support new industries, or fund workforce training programs, which can create more jobs and grow the local economy.

• Renewable Energy — The state legislature can pass laws that change how much of a profit Virginia’s energy provider, Dominion Energy, can make from the cost of utilities, and whether Virginia develops sustainable energy sources.

• Voting Access — State delegates can pass laws that affect early voting dates, absentee voting requirements, voter registration processes, and ballot drop box availability.