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Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

June 17, 2025 Virginia Democratic Gubernatorial Primary

Candidates for House Of Delegates 1st District, Virginia

Arjoon Srikanth - D

►Websitearjoonforva1st.org

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Sean P. Epstein - D

►Websitewww.epsteinforvirginia.org/

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Patrick A. Hope - D

►Websitewww.hopeforvirginia.org/

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Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Civic Involvement

Political Experience

Accomplishments and Awards

Educational Background

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

Government & Democracy

Voting and Election Reform

Government Efficiency

Government Corruption and Ethics

Voting Rights

State Governments

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Jobs

Small Businesses

Infrastructure

Telecommuting

Virginia Economic Development

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Police Reform

Prisons

Recidivism and Rehabilitation

Human Rights

Housing & Communities

Affordable Housing / Rentals & Supports

Zoning

Labor, Wages & Unions

Minimum Wage

Worker Rights and Benefits

Health & Medical

Healthcare

Health and Medical Insurance

Mental Health

Drug Addiction & Substance Abuse

Nurses and Public Health Workers

Education & Schools

Education

Teacher Pay

Public Schools K-12

Local Control Over Education

Student Standards and Testing

Classroom Size

Vocational and Technical Education

School Budgets

Education Funding

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

Clean Air and Water

Fuel & Energy Efficiency & Standards

County & Local Sustainable Growth

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Abortion(Pro-Choice) v Pro-Life

Courts, Laws & Justice

Criminal Justice System, Reform & Disparity

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

LGBTQ+

Gay Rights

Human Rights

Values, Religion, Family, Patriotism & Public Service

Equal Opportunity

Marijuana, Illegal Drugs, Alcohol, Cigarettes, Gambling & Prostitution

Alcohol

Gun & Property Rights

Gun Legislation and Control

Ban on Bump Stocks & Assault Weapons

Gun Background Checks

Gun Show Checks & Manufacturer Law Suits

High Capacity Amo & Gun Locks

Red Flag Laws

Local Gun Laws

Energy

Renewable Energy & Fossil Fuels

Fuel & Energy Efficiency & Standards

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigrants, Refugees, & Asylum Seekers

Local First Responders

Infrastructure & Transportation

Transportation

Infrastructure

Highway Congestion

Public Transportation

Traffic Congestion

Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space

Safety of Technological Products

Telecommuting

Sex & Sexuality

LGBTQ+

Gay Rights