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Mark D. Sickles
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Mark D. Sickles is running for Virginia State Delegate, District 17.
Personal background
Mark Sickles is from Arlington, Virginia and lives in Franconia, Virginia. He has a bachelor's degree in forest management from Clemson University and a master's degree in industrial management and a master's degree in technology and science policy from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He serves as chairman of the Health and Human Services Committee and the Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Resources. He is also a former Deputy Minority Leader & Caucus Chair. Sickles is a Christian and a member of a Presbyterian Church.
Professional background
Mark is a public affairs consultant. He previously worked in corporate affairs for Weeks Marine, Inc.
Political background
Mark currently serves as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 17. He was elected in 2023 and is serving his first term. He previously served as a State Delegate representing District 43. He was elected in 2017 and served for 3 terms.
Economy
Wants to address transportation in Northern Virginia.
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Energy & the Environment
As of September 17, 2025, Mark D. Sickles’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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Public Safety
Supports "sensible gun safety measures."
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Education
Supports raising teacher pay.
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Healthcare
Supports affordable healthcare for all.
Supports Medicaid expansion.
As a state delegate, Sickles secured funding for nursing homes, disability services, and the behavioral health system.
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Voting & Elections
Supports expanding voting access.
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