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November 3, 2026 Virginia General Election

Candidates for Member House of Representatives 9th District, Virginia

Joy A. Powers - D

►Websitewww.joyforva.com/

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H. Morgan Griffith - R

►Websitewww.morgangriffithforcongress.com/

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Joy A. Powers

Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Civic Involvement

Political Experience

Religious Affiliation

Accomplishments and Awards

Educational Background

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Goals If Elected

Areas to Concentrate On

On Entering Public Service

Other Candidates

Housing & Communities

Cost of Living

Health & Medical

Medicare

Universal Medical Care & Insurance

Health & Medical Reform

Rural Health Care

Health and Medical Insurance

Drug Addiction & Substance Abuse

Free Market Health Care

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigration Policy & Reform

Border Security

Foreign Policy

Israel

Gaza

Israel, Hamas and Palestinian Conflict

China

Russia

Ukraine

Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Organization Endorsements

State Governments

Government Transparency

Union Endorsements

PAC Endorsements

Politician Endorsements

Individual Endorsements

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Jobs

Business

Small Businesses

Agriculture

Infrastructure

Income Inequality

Green Jobs & Manufacturing

Rural Economy

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Crime & Prevention

Sex Crimes & Offenders

Domestic Violence

Labor, Wages & Unions

Income Inequality

Education & Schools

Education

Public Schools K-12

Education Funding

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

Climate Change & Global Warming

Green Jobs & Manufacturing

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Pro-Choice (Abortion) or Pro-Life

Life Beginning at Conception

Courts, Laws & Justice

Law Enforcement

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

LGBTQ+

Property Rights

Values, Religion, Family, Patriotism & Public Service

Child Care

American Values

Gun & Property Rights

Gun Legislation and Control

Right to Own and Carry Guns - Second Amendment

Energy

Cap-and-Trade

Infrastructure & Transportation

Transportation

Infrastructure

Rural Broadband

Data Centers

Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space

TikTok

Taxes

Income Taxes

Business Tax Breaks and Incentives

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions

Social Security

Social Security Long Term Viability

Privatizing Social Security

Raising Retirement Age & Reducing Payment Levels

Social Security Trust Fund

Sex & Sexuality

LGBTQ+

Sex Crimes & Offenders

Consumers & Food

Domestic Food Security