Virginia Delegates For Progress

The 2017 Virginia legislature elections are a pivotal point in progressive politics. Job growth and stability in Virginia has lagged behind the rest of the country, the state has received low marks on infrastructure, and campaign contributions in the state are virtually unlimited. It’s time for progressives to change that. That’s why The Political Revolution is excited to endorse Ken Boddye, Lee Carter, Steve McBride, and Ross Mittiga for the Virginia House of Delegates. Each of these candidates are committed to restoring economic prosperity and stability to Virginia families. We hope that these progressives will inspire others across the country to stand up in 2018 and run for office.

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Steve McBride, VA House of Delegates District 8

Steve McBride is dedicated to bringing economic prosperity back to Appalachia. Having grown up in a household that had to rely on public assistance for housing and food, Steve worked hard to be able to attend school. The first in his family to graduate from college, Steve understands the need to make community colleges and technical schools accessible for all, regardless of income. Through improving educational opportunities for all, Steve will work to close the widening skills gap in Virginia, and fight to return jobs back to the middle class. Virginia elections are infamous for extensive donations from big corporations that don’t represent the working class. Steve pledges to never take a cent from a corporation or big money interests- and when he gets to Richmond, he has vowed to reform campaign finance so that politicians once again represent their constituents, not corporations. See Steve’s website for more information on his candidacy and how to get involved directly with his campaign .

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Lee Carter, VA House of Delegates District 50

Lee Carter is a fighter for working families. He served for five years on active duty in the United States Marine Corps, before working as an IT consultant. His background of blue collar work in white collar scenarios makes him uniquely qualified for the position of Delegate. In Richmond, Lee will fight for financial security and voting rights for every Virginian. This includes working towards a true living wage, investing in 21st century transportation infrastructure, and getting big money out of politics. See Lee’s Facebook page for more information on his candidacy and how to keep up with his campaign .

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Ken Boddye, VA House of Delegates District 51

Ken Boddye is a champion of the people. Growing up in a lower income household, he fought his way to attend college and secure a future for himself. He has been an organizer since day one, starting with the 2008 Obama campaign, continuing his work with health insurance reform advocacy in New Mexico, working on Obama’s second presidential campaign, and arriving back in the DC area ready to set down roots and set the course for true equality in not only the 51st district, but Virginia as a whole. Ken’s experience in politics and the community make him uniquely suited to lead and legislate the progressive agenda, the agenda of economic and electoral equality. His dedication to Virginia makes him the perfect candidate to be the voice in Richmond that we all need at a time like this. See Ken’s website for more information on his candidacy and how to get involved directly with his campaign .

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Ross Mittiga, VA House of Delegates District 57

Having grown up in a working class family, Ross is passionate about empowering unions, ensuring that every Virginian has access to high quality, affordable health care, and a living wage of $15 an hour. Through hard work, Ross was able to secure a full scholarship to college- something that otherwise would not have been financially possible for his family. Ross is an ardent supporter of increasing funding for public universities, and making in-state schools tuition free for working class families. Ross now teaches at the University of Virginia, where he focuses on the threats posed by global climate change. As Delegate, Ross will fight the Trump-backed Dominion fracked-gas pipelines that are destroying Virginia’s environment. Ross Mittiga is the progressive choice for District 57. See his website for more information on his candidacy and how to get directly involved with his campaign .

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We urge our followers to support these Virginia delegates as well, and keep a close eye on the local elections coming up in 2017! Local politics are hugely important for change to take place in this country.