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Election Day is Tuesday, November 7th
The Virginia Progressive Voters Guide compiles the information that allows you to make informed decisions about the races on your ballot, based on your values. All research in this guide was conducted July through September of 2023. Please share this guide with your friends and family.
Senate District 005
Democratic candidate Robert Beckman is facing incumbent Republican Senator Travis Hackworth. Senator Hackworth has served in the State Senate since 2021. Beckman is a retired U.S. Foreign Service Officer who previously served on the New River Valley Regional Planning Commission. During the 2023 General Assembly, Senator Hackworth introduced an abortion ban. Hackworth also voted against codifying same-sex marriage in the Virginia Constitution.
We were unable to find sufficient information on Robert Beckman in order to make a recommendation in this race. Senator Hackworth has proposed legislation that is anti-abortion and anti-LGBTQ and regular votes against progressive legislation. We still encourage you to show up to the polls and cast your ballot. Remember there are other races this election.
Democratic candidate Robert Beckman is facing incumbent Republican Senator Travis Hackworth. Senator Hackworth has served in the State Senate since 2021. Beckman is a retired U.S. Foreign Service Officer who previously served on the New River Valley Regional Planning Commission. During the 2023 General Assembly, Senator Hackworth introduced an abortion ban. Hackworth also voted against codifying same-sex marriage in the Virginia Constitution.
We were unable to find sufficient information on Robert Beckman in order to make a recommendation in this race. Senator Hackworth has proposed legislation that is anti-abortion and anti-LGBTQ and regular votes against progressive legislation. We still encourage you to show up to the polls and cast your ballot. Remember there are other races this election.
House District 043
Incumbent Republican Delegate Will Morefield is facing a challenge from Independent Dave Ratliff. Delegate Morefield is anti-abortion. He has repeatedly voted against common sense gun measures. He has also voted in favor of forced-outing bills in public schools, which are incredibly harmful to trans-students. Little information could be found on Dave Ratliff.
There is no recommendation in this race. We encourage you to write in a candidate of your choice. Remember, there are other races this election.
Incumbent Republican Delegate Will Morefield is facing a challenge from Independent Dave Ratliff. Delegate Morefield is anti-abortion. He has repeatedly voted against common sense gun measures. He has also voted in favor of forced-outing bills in public schools, which are incredibly harmful to trans-students. Little information could be found on Dave Ratliff.
There is no recommendation in this race. We encourage you to write in a candidate of your choice. Remember, there are other races this election.