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June 20, 2023 Virginia Democratic Party State Primary

Candidates for Senate Of Virginia 40th District, Virginia

James A. DeVita - D

►Websitedevitaforstatesenate.com/

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Barbara A. Favola - D

►Websitewww.barbarafavola.org

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Barbara A. Favola

Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Civic Involvement

Political Experience

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Goals If Elected

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Employment Discrimination

Labor, Wages & Unions

Minimum Wage

Employment Discrimination

Health & Medical

Health & Medical Reform

Women's Health & Reproduction

Mental Health Mass Shootings

Education & Schools

Education

School Budgets

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

Green Offices, Homes and Improvements

Toxic Waste

Chesapeake Bay

Green Technology & Infrastructure

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Abortion(Pro-Choice) v Pro-Life

Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Safe & Fair Elections

Virginia Redistricting Commission

Courts, Laws & Justice

Black Lives Matter

Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Black Lives Matter

Hate Crimes Legislation

Domestic Violence

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

Black Lives Matter

LGBTQ+

Women's Issues

Gay Rights

Same Sex Marriage

Hate Crimes Legislation

Civil Unions & Domestic Partnerships

Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)

Housing & Communities

Affordable Housing / Rentals & Supports

Homelessness

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

Marijuana

Gun & Property Rights

Gun Legislation and Control

Mental Health Mass Shootings

Gun Violence & Homicide

Energy

Renewable Energy & Fossil Fuels

Green Offices, Homes and Improvements

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigrant Agriculture Workers

Infrastructure & Transportation

Transportation

Highway Congestion

Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space

Green Technology & Infrastructure

Taxes

Minorities

Black Lives Matter

Employment Discrimination

Sex & Sexuality

LGBTQ+

Gay Rights

Same Sex Marriage

Civil Unions & Domestic Partnerships