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November 7, 2023 Virginia General Election

Candidates for Senate Of Virginia 40th District, Virginia

Barbara A. Favola - D

►Websitewww.barbarafavola.org

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David A. Henshaw - R

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Barbara A. Favola

Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Civic Involvement

Political Experience

Religious Affiliation

Educational Background

Military Service

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Goals If Elected

Achievements If Elected

Areas to Concentrate On

Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Safe & Fair Elections

Mail-In Ballots

Ballot Measures & Citizen Participation

Virginia Redistricting Commission

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Defund Police

Hate Crimes Legislation

Recidivism and Rehabilitation

Domestic Violence

Housing & Communities

Affordable Housing / Rentals & Supports

Health & Medical

Health & Medical Reform

Women's Health & Reproduction

Mental Health

Education & Schools

Education

Teaching Racial, Sexual, and Political material

Charter and Magnet Schools

School Safety

Teacher Pay

School Budgets

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

Climate Change & Global Warming

Carbon Tax

Net Zero & Reducing Emissions

Greenhouse Gas Emission Limits

Green Offices, Homes and Improvements

Toxic Waste

Chesapeake Bay

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Abortion(Pro-Choice) v Pro-Life

Parental Consent or Notification

Courts, Laws & Justice

Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

Civil Rights

Women's Issues

Gay Rights

Same Sex Marriage

Hate Crimes Legislation

Civil Unions & Domestic Partnerships

Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)

Gun & Property Rights

Gun Legislation and Control

Right to Own and Cary Guns - Second Amendment

Gun Violence & Homicide

Red Flag Laws

Energy

Carbon Tax

Greenhouse Gas Emission Limits

Green Offices, Homes and Improvements

Infrastructure & Transportation

Transportation

Highway Congestion

Sex & Sexuality

Gay Rights

Same Sex Marriage

Civil Unions & Domestic Partnerships