BertForSenate.com<\/a><\/p>"}}},{"id":6573,"slug":"1-biggest-challenge-us","title":"1. Biggest challenge \/ U.S.","description":"What's the biggest challenge facing the United States and how would you propose to address it?<\/p>","type":"text","allow_text":true,"allow_structured":false,"zone_id":"ticket_1","order":0,"compare":true,"show_compare":true,"responses":{"14272":{"content":"
Artificial intelligence is going to transform virtually every sector of our economy, and we are nowhere near prepared for what that means for American workers. I am AI-long: I believe this technology can create enormous opportunities, but we can't pretend there won't be real disruption along the way. We need to start preparing now, and AI companies and big corporations that stand to massively profit must do their part. My comprehensive AI legislation would establish much-needed guardrails, including federal standards for data centers to prevent developers from passing their costs onto communities. It would also promote competition and safety, protect our national security, and generate new revenue from AI companies and data center developers to invest in workers impacted by AI-related disruption. AI companies will make enormous profits from this transformation. We need to make sure American workers share in the upside rather than simply bearing the costs.<\/p>"},"14273":{"content":"
Our biggest challenge is our national security. Under Biden, our adversaries like China, Russia, and Iran were allowed to walk all over us. Dealing with these regimes takes true resolve and experience. As a retired Major General of the United States Army, former Commander of the Combined Joint Interagency Task force in Afghanistan, and Trump's trusted advisor on national security, I am ready to face that challenge.<\/p>"}}},{"id":6574,"slug":"2-biggest-challenge","title":"2. Biggest challenge","description":"
What's the biggest challenge facing Virginia and how would you propose to address it?<\/p>","type":"text","allow_text":true,"allow_structured":false,"zone_id":"ticket_1","order":1,"compare":true,"show_compare":true,"responses":{"14272":{"content":"
The cost of everything has gotten out of control. From groceries, to housing, to the utility bill, costs are climbing and Virginians are feeling the squeeze in their pockets. Trump's reckless tariffs are a tax hike on American consumers, a tax on nearly everything. I introduced legislation to require full refunds of Trump's illegal tariffs to put money back in the pockets of Virginians. The housing crisis is also contributing to the affordability crisis. We're millions of homes short in this country. I am proud to have co-authored the bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act, a landmark package of legislation. It has key provisions to cut red tape, make affordable housing easier to build, and stops private equity from buying up homes. I'm also fighting to make sure developers, not residents, pay for costs associated with data centers.<\/p>"},"14273":{"content":"
The biggest challenge facing the Commonwealth is our current leadership. Spanberger and her allies have shown that they are closer to Mamdani and AOC than everyday Virginians - attempting to rig our congressional elections, pushing for billions of dollars in tax increases, infringing on our Second Amendment rights, and joining Green New Deal initiatives like the RGGI that are hurting Virginians no matter their political affiliation. Unlike Warner, I will push back against the policies in the Senate instead of enabling them.<\/p>"}}},{"id":6575,"slug":"3-hr-1-aka-the-one-big-beautiful-bill","title":"3. HR 1, aka the One Big Beautiful Bill","description":"
How would you assess the impact of that legislation?<\/p>","type":"text","allow_text":true,"allow_structured":false,"zone_id":"ticket_1","order":2,"compare":true,"show_compare":true,"responses":{"14272":{"content":"
HR 1 slashed health care, nutrition assistance, and other critical programs that Americans rely on in order to pay for massive tax breaks to the very rich. It has already forced over 100,000 Virginians off their health care plans by jacking up the cost of premiums, and its massive Medicaid cuts put roughly 300,000 Virginians at risk of losing their health insurance and threaten rural hospitals that are already struggling to keep their doors open.<\/p>
The bill also caused the largest SNAP cut in the program's history, putting over 200,000 Virginians at risk of losing the program that helps put food on the table. I voted against it and fought to strip out some of its most damaging provisions. Congress should be lowering costs for working families, not asking them to sacrifice so people at the very top can get another tax break.<\/p>"},"14273":{"content":"
The Working Families Tax Cuts (OBBB) has lowered taxes on Virginians virtually across the board and it allows families to keep more of their hard-earned money including no tax on tips, no tax on overtime, and no tax on social security. Not only that, but it has also directed much-needed funding to modernize our military and secure our borders.<\/p>"}}},{"id":6576,"slug":"4-health-care","title":"4. Health care","description":"
What are your views on how Americans can better afford health care? Would you support the so-called \"Medicare for All\"? Why or why not?<\/p>","type":"text","allow_text":true,"allow_structured":false,"zone_id":"ticket_1","order":3,"compare":true,"show_compare":true,"responses":{"14272":{"content":"
We need universal health care. Americans shouldn't lose health coverage because they lose a job, and no Virginian should have to choose between groceries, rent, and medicine. As long as we keep arguing over who gets covered, we'll never actually get to have a real conversation about bringing down costs. <\/p>
I helped write the Affordable Care Act, which massively expanded health care access and ensured that no insurance company could discriminate against you for your medical history. I helped cap insulin at $35 a month and cap what seniors pay out of pocket for prescriptions at $2,000 a year. And when the middlemen were hiding how they set drug prices, I helped force them to open their books.<\/p>
I'm less interested in arguing over labels than I am in getting to universal coverage and bringing costs down. We ought to build on what works, fix what doesn't and make sure every American can get quality, affordable health care.<\/p>"},"14273":{"content":"
Socialized health care, \"Medicare for All,\" would cost the American taxpayers trillions of dollars and will never be a viable solution to health care in the United States. It would decrease the quality of care that people receive and lead to longer wait times at the doctor's office. There are real solutions to this issue like fostering free market competition so pharmaceutical companies and hospitals don't price gouge working families.<\/p>"}}},{"id":6577,"slug":"5-rural-hospitals","title":"5. Rural hospitals","description":"
Up to 10 rural hospitals in Virginia have been listed as endangered. What would you propose to make sure they stay open?<\/p>","type":"text","allow_text":true,"allow_structured":false,"zone_id":"ticket_1","order":4,"compare":true,"show_compare":true,"responses":{"14272":{"content":"
Rural hospitals were already operating on incredibly thin margins, and the massive Medicaid cuts from HR 1 made the situation much worse. While the wealthy got trillions in tax breaks, rural Virginians are at greater risk of losing access to care. I fought against those cuts and offered amendments to protect Medicaid and rural health care, but Republicans blocked them.<\/p>
I'm also working to strengthen rural hospitals by addressing some of the services most at risk of disappearing. My Keeping Obstetrics Local Act would increase Medicaid payment rates for labor and delivery services to help rural hospitals keep maternity wards open and ensure families don't have to travel hours to have a baby.\tI also authored the Save Struggling Hospitals Act to ensure that rural hospitals are fairly reimbursed for their services by the federal government.<\/p>
I'll keep fighting to protect Medicaid, strengthen rural hospitals and make sure your ZIP code doesn't determine whether you can get quality health care.<\/p>"},"14273":{"content":"
Rural hospitals are key to communities across Virginia. However, this is an issue of failed state leadership to provide adequate resources and support for rural hospitals. These issues need to be addressed to ensure that we are not shortchanging our rural communities for vanity projects in Portsmouth or Alexandria.<\/p>"}}},{"id":6578,"slug":"6-immigration","title":"6. Immigration","description":"
What are your views on immigration? Does the U.S. need more immigrants or fewer? What should be the criteria for entry and deportation? Under what circumstances should undocumented immigrants already here be given a pathway to citizenship?<\/p>","type":"text","allow_text":true,"allow_structured":false,"zone_id":"ticket_1","order":5,"compare":true,"show_compare":true,"responses":{"14272":{"content":"
We're the one country where you can come here, play by the rules, embrace our democracy, and become an American. That's what makes our country so strong. But our immigration system has been broken for years. I fought for a bipartisan border deal that would have bolstered our national security, provided better technology to stop fentanyl and implemented major reforms to our asylum system. Donald Trump killed it at the 11th hour.<\/p>
A screwed-up border is not a license for the level of cruelty and chaos that has been unleashed on the streets, with masked, undertrained agents engaging in illegal acts of violence, grabbing people heading to work and folks who showed up to their own court hearing, shooting Americans dead in the street - none of this is making us safer. <\/p>
We need secure borders, a fair and consistent immigration process for people who have lived and contributed here for years, and law enforcement that follows the law. Those things are not mutually exclusive.<\/p>"},"14273":{"content":"
America is a country of immigrants, but we are also a country of law and order. We must keep our borders secure while making legal immigration for those seeking the American Dream available. Those who broke the law and came here illegally should not be given a free path to citizenship over those choosing to do it legally.<\/p>"}}},{"id":6579,"slug":"7-israel-gaza","title":"7. Israel \/ Gaza","description":"
Would you support an arms embargo on Israel? Why or why not? What else should we know about your views on Israel and Gaza?<\/p>","type":"text","allow_text":true,"allow_structured":false,"zone_id":"ticket_1","order":6,"compare":true,"show_compare":true,"responses":{"14272":{"content":"
We can stand firmly with Israel's security while also speaking out against actions that jeopardize peace and stability in the region. While I'm a friend to the Israeli people, I do not support all of the actions of Netanyahu's government. Earlier this year, I voted to cut off American aid that could have enabled more illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The conflict that followed the October 7th attacks in Gaza resulted in significant and devastating human cost. Extremist settlers continue to commit violence and displace Palestinian families in the West Bank, while the Israeli government enables illegal settlement expansion. Israel is escalating military actions in southern Lebanon and other areas of the region that are not in Israel or America's long-term interest. Israelis should be able to live in security with a two-state solution that honors the humanity of Israelis and Palestinians, and there must be an end to the ongoing geopolitical conflict in the region.<\/p>"},"14273":{"content":"
No, I would not support an arms embargo against Israel. Israel is one of America's greatest allies, and we cannot allow them to become a sitting duck for their enemies who have vowed to destroy them.<\/p>"}}},{"id":6580,"slug":"8-ukraine-russia","title":"8. Ukraine \/ Russia","description":"
What, if any, aid should the United States be supplying to Ukraine? Why or why not? What are the consequences if Russia succeeds in militarily claiming part of Ukraine?<\/p>","type":"text","allow_text":true,"allow_structured":false,"zone_id":"ticket_1","order":7,"compare":true,"show_compare":true,"responses":{"14272":{"content":"
Supporting Ukraine isn't charity - it is squarely in America's national security interest. Ukraine is fighting for its sovereignty against Vladimir Putin's brutal invasion, and the United States should make sure Ukrainians have the tools they need to defend themselves. Their fight is not just about Ukraine's sovereignty. It is about defending the democratic values and principles that protect our own. Ukrainians are literally fighting and dying for these values and in doing so, they are dealing a devastating blow to one of America's top adversaries without sending a single American service member into combat. <\/p>
Russia, China and every other American adversary are watching what we do in Ukraine. If Putin can invade a neighbor, seize territory by force and simply wait out the West, the lesson will be heard far beyond Ukraine.Walking away from Ukraine would make America less safe. <\/p>"},"14273":{"content":"
Obama allowed Crimea to be seized and Biden's failed foreign policy empowered Russia to try and finish the job. Thanks to President Trump, we are no longer in a losing position around the world. Europe is finally picking up their part of the tab that U.S. taxpayers were paying, and any further U.S. assistance must have U.S. interests in mind.<\/p>"}}},{"id":6581,"slug":"9-artificial-intelligence-data-centers","title":"9. Artificial intelligence \/ data centers","description":"
What, if anything, should the federal government do to either encourage or discourage development of artificial intelligence? Please address data centers as part of this.<\/p>","type":"text","allow_text":true,"allow_structured":false,"zone_id":"ticket_1","order":8,"compare":true,"show_compare":true,"responses":{"14272":{"content":"
Artificial intelligence will reshape nearly every aspect of our economy and society. The only question is whether Congress is going to do something about it or try to play catch up. <\/p>
My comprehensive AI legislative framework addresses four key priorities: building AI infrastructure responsibly; promoting competition and safety; preparing workers for economic disruption and technological change; and strengthening America's national security advantage.<\/p>
Data centers use enormous amounts of power and water. Virginians deserve to know the impact a new data center will have on their community, and companies shouldn't be able to hide those details behind secret deals. I've introduced legislation to require greater transparency about energy and water use and other impacts, make data centers pay for the grid upgrades they require instead of passing those costs on to residents, and condition valuable tax benefits on meeting strong efficiency standards.<\/p>"},"14273":{"content":"
Democrats have fought against local control across Virginia, and we need to let local communities decide what is best for themselves. Let me be clear: You should decide what gets built in your community, not politicians in Richmond or Washington DC. Data centers have exposed the failure of the Democrats' Green New Deal energy policies that restrict energy production and communities should be empowered to restrict data centers and control their own land use policies.<\/p>"}}},{"id":6582,"slug":"10-energy-offshore-wind","title":"10. Energy \/ Offshore wind","description":"
President Trump has tried to block development of offshore wind energy. Dominion Energy is building an offshore wind facility off the coast of Virginia Beach and has long-range plans for more. What should the federal government'sposture on offshore wind be? And energy development in general?<\/p>","type":"text","allow_text":true,"allow_structured":false,"zone_id":"ticket_1","order":9,"compare":true,"show_compare":true,"responses":{"14272":{"content":"
The Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project is a product of years of work and is the largest commercial-scale offshore wind project in the United States. It is providing clean, reliable energy to Virginians. I am proud of what I've done with Dominion Energy and other partners in the region to secure federal funding for the project, improve local maritime infrastructure, and create good-paying jobs. The project will provide Virginians with greater price stability, fuel savings, and protection against future energy shocks, such as those being created by the Trump administration's war in Iran. I look forward to working on growing Virginia's clean energy economy.<\/p>"},"14273":{"content":"
Offshore Wind is one of the most expensive and least productive forms of energy. America should rely on proven energy sources that produce the levels of power required by Americans now and in the future, and wind off the coast will never be either cost efficient or sufficient to power our economy. The wind turbines off Virginia Beach are not just an eyesore, they cost more to create than they will ever generate and we all got stuck with the bill.<\/p>"}}},{"id":6583,"slug":"11-tariffs","title":"11. Tariffs","description":"
How would you assess the impact of the tariffs that President Trump has imposed?<\/p>","type":"text","allow_text":true,"allow_structured":false,"zone_id":"ticket_1","order":10,"compare":true,"show_compare":true,"responses":{"14272":{"content":"
The across-the-board tariffs are reckless. <\/p>
I support targeted trade enforcement when countries like China cheat, steal intellectual property, or manipulate markets. But indiscriminately taxing imported goods and then pretending another country is picking up the tab is simply not how tariffs work. A tariff is a tax, and American businesses and consumers are the ones who are paying it in the form of higher prices.<\/p>
When courts ruled many of these tariffs illegal. I introduced the Tariff Refund Act of 2026 to require the government to return the money it collected with interest.<\/p>"},"14273":{"content":"
President Trump correctly sees tariffs as an instrument to level the playing field with other nations whose import policies unfairly treat U.S. goods and services. Many countries had trade practices that were supremely one-sided to their own benefit and costly to America. It was time that we stood up to those who were taking advantage of us.<\/p>"}}},{"id":6584,"slug":"12-trump-administration","title":"12. Trump administration","description":"
How would you assess the performance of President Trump? What actions would you take to support or oppose his agenda? For Democrats: Would you support impeachment? Why or why not?<\/p>","type":"text","allow_text":true,"allow_structured":false,"zone_id":"ticket_1","order":11,"compare":true,"show_compare":true,"responses":{"14272":{"content":"
President Trump has spent far too much of his presidency testing the limits of his office instead of lowering costs and solving problems for Americans. I've opposed him when he has undermined the rule of law, weakened our national security, or pursued policies that hurt Virginia families. But I've never believed my job is to reflexively oppose everything an administration from the other party does. When an administration has a good idea for Virginia or the country, I'll work with it. When it's wrong, I'll fight it.<\/p>
Regarding impeachment: if we didn't have the votes to convict Trump after the violent insurrection on January 6, we aren't going to have those votes in January 2027, either. My strong preference for my party would be to focus on delivering for voters and actually lowering costs, rather than pursuing another impeachment that is unlikely to get the results the folks pushing it want. <\/p>"},"14273":{"content":"
President Trump deserves far more credit than he often receives for rebuilding the Republican coalition and making our party a national winner again. I worked with him during the 2015-2016 campaign and authored candidate Donald Trump's foreign policy doctrine. In the U.S. Senate, I will work with President Trump help him challenge the decades of failed domestic and foreign policy, take on wasteful government spending, and bring a business-minded approach to protecting taxpayer dollars.<\/p>"}}},{"id":6585,"slug":"13-abortion-contraception","title":"13. Abortion \/ contraception","description":"
What changes, if any, to federal law would you like to see?<\/p>","type":"text","allow_text":true,"allow_structured":false,"zone_id":"ticket_1","order":12,"compare":true,"show_compare":true,"responses":{"14272":{"content":"
In the years since Roe v. Wade was overturned, we've seen the consequences unfold in real time: women denied lifesaving care, doctors forced to navigate confusing and dangerous legal gray areas, and families left to deal with the fallout. Decisions about pregnancy should be made between a woman and her doctor, not by politicians. That's why I introduced the Women's Health Protection Act, legislation to guarantee access to abortion care across the country. It would once and for all restore the constitutional right to abortion, permanently making it safe and legal nationwide.<\/p>"},"14273":{"content":"
I support the Dobbs decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that the Constitution does not have a federal role in abortion.<\/p>"}}},{"id":6586,"slug":"14-guns","title":"14. Guns","description":"
What legislation, if any, would you support regarding firearms?<\/p>","type":"text","allow_text":true,"allow_structured":false,"zone_id":"ticket_1","order":13,"compare":true,"show_compare":true,"responses":{"14272":{"content":"
I believe law-abiding Americans have a right to own firearms. I also believe our kids should be able to go to school, families should be able to go to the grocery store, and people should be able to worship without fearing they'll be the next victims of a mass shooting.<\/p>
Those beliefs are not incompatible. We need commonsense measures that respect responsible gun ownership while keeping dangerous weapons out of the wrong hands. That means requiring comprehensive background checks for gun purchases and banning assault weapons that can inflict enormous casualties in a matter of seconds. These steps won't prevent every act of gun violence, but they will save lives. Congress has waited far too long to act.<\/p>"},"14273":{"content":"
I believe that our Second Amendment rights \"shall not be infringed\" just as our founders intended. We're already seeing gun bans in Virginia by Abigail Spanberger and her allies, and I will ensure the federal government never restricts our constitutional freedoms.<\/p>"}}},{"id":6587,"slug":"15-other-issues","title":"15. Other issues","description":"
What else should voters know about you?<\/p>","type":"text","allow_text":true,"allow_structured":false,"zone_id":"ticket_1","order":14,"compare":true,"show_compare":true,"responses":{"14272":{"content":"
I've always believed government works best when people are willing to roll up their sleeves, work across the aisle and actually solve problems.<\/p>
Before politics, I was an entrepreneur. My first business failed in six weeks. My second failed in six months. Eventually I helped build a successful company in an industry - cellular phones - that was transforming the economy. That experience taught me not to be afraid of change, but also not to underestimate how disruptive technological change can be.<\/p>
I've carried that approach into public service: be willing to try something new, work with people you don't always agree with, and never forget that the goal is to give every American the same fair shot I had at success. <\/p>"},"14273":{"content":"
I want to lead on common sense solutions to help families stay safe and prosper.<\/p>"}}}],"template":[{"component":"row","children":[{"component":"column","attributes":{"width":"33%"},"children":[{"component":"individual_candidates","children":[{"component":"candidate_card","children":[{"component":"portrait"},{"component":"name"},{"component":"individual_questions","attributes":{"zone_id":["candidate_card"],"title":"Short summary","help_hint":"Brief fields (like demographics) for a summary card. Keep it short: this takes space in all candidate listings"}}]},{"component":"individual_questions","attributes":{"zone_id":["individual_1","individual_2"],"title":"Sidebar","help_hint":"Shorter topics for the side rail"}}]}]},{"component":"column","attributes":{"width":"66%"},"children":[{"component":"ticket_questions","attributes":{"zone_id":["ticket_1","ticket_2"],"title":"Primary","help_hint":"Main area, great for more in-depth and longer policy topics"}}]}]}],"layout":{"groups":"dropdown","topics":"directory","responses":"auto","wrap":"auto"}}]},{"id":2919,"slug":"congress-2026","title":"U.S. House 2026","blocks":[{"type":"raceitems","race_type":"election","race_id":1982,"race_description":"","groups":[{"custom_id":"ocd-division\/country:us\/state:va\/cd:10","slug":"10th-district","name":"10th District","content":null,"show_heading":true,"hide_map_shape":false,"candidates":[{"id":12530,"slug":"suhas-subramanyan","name":"Suhas Subramanyam","party":"Democratic","photo_sm":null,"photo_lg":null,"order":0},{"id":8515,"slug":"david-beckwith","name":"David Beckwith","party":"Republican","photo_sm":null,"photo_lg":null,"order":1},{"id":14269,"slug":"ahsen-mujeeb-malik","name":"Ahsen Mujeeb Malik","party":null,"photo_sm":null,"photo_lg":null,"order":2}]}],"total_groups_count":1,"topics":[{"id":4367,"slug":"biographical-information","title":"Biographical information","description":"","type":"text","allow_text":true,"allow_structured":false,"zone_id":"individual_1","order":0,"compare":true,"show_compare":true,"responses":{"12530":{}}},{"id":4368,"slug":"website","title":"Website","description":"","type":"text","allow_text":true,"allow_structured":false,"zone_id":"individual_1","order":1,"compare":true,"show_compare":true,"responses":{"12530":{}}},{"id":4369,"slug":"biggest-challenge-us","title":"1. Biggest challenge \/ U.S.","description":"
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What's the biggest challenge facing your district and how would you propose to address it?<\/p>","type":"text","allow_text":true,"allow_structured":false,"zone_id":"ticket_1","order":1,"compare":true,"show_compare":true,"responses":{"12530":{}}},{"id":4450,"slug":"hr-1-aka-the-one-big-beautiful-bill","title":"3. HR 1, aka the One Big Beautiful Bill","description":"
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Up to 10 rural hospitals in Virginia have been listed as endangered. What would you propose to make sure they stay open?<\/p>","type":"text","allow_text":true,"allow_structured":false,"zone_id":"ticket_1","order":4,"compare":true,"show_compare":true,"responses":{"12530":{}}},{"id":4451,"slug":"immigration","title":"6. Immigration","description":"
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President Trump has tried to block development of offshore wind energy. Dominion Energy is building an offshore wind facility off the coast of Virginia Beach and has long-range plans for more. What should the federal government'sposture on offshore wind be? And energy development in general?<\/p>","type":"text","allow_text":true,"allow_structured":false,"zone_id":"ticket_1","order":9,"compare":true,"show_compare":true,"responses":{"12530":{}}},{"id":4380,"slug":"tariffs","title":"11. Tariffs","description":"
How would you assess the impact of the tariffs that President Trump has imposed? <\/p>","type":"text","allow_text":true,"allow_structured":false,"zone_id":"ticket_1","order":10,"compare":true,"show_compare":true,"responses":{"12530":{}}},{"id":4397,"slug":"impeachment","title":"12. Trump administration","description":"
How would you assess the performance of President Trump? What actions would you take to support or oppose his agenda? For Democrats: Would you support impeachment? Why or why not?<\/p>","type":"text","allow_text":true,"allow_structured":false,"zone_id":"ticket_1","order":11,"compare":true,"show_compare":true,"responses":{"12530":{}}},{"id":4437,"slug":"abortion-contraception","title":"13. Abortion \/ contraception","description":"
What changes, if any, to federal law would you like to see?<\/p>","type":"text","allow_text":true,"allow_structured":false,"zone_id":"ticket_1","order":12,"compare":true,"show_compare":true,"responses":{"12530":{}}},{"id":4391,"slug":"guns","title":"14. Guns","description":"
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Are there any taxes or tax rates you'd like to see changed? If so, please explain why and how.<\/p>","type":"text","allow_text":true,"allow_structured":false,"zone_id":"ticket_1","order":1,"compare":true,"show_compare":true,"responses":{}},{"id":8264,"slug":"3-clean-economy-act","title":"3. Clean Economy Act","description":"
What changes, if any, should be made to the Clean Economy Act?<\/p>","type":"text","allow_text":true,"allow_structured":false,"zone_id":"ticket_1","order":2,"compare":true,"show_compare":true,"responses":{}},{"id":8265,"slug":"4-solar-development","title":"4. Solar development","description":"
At what point, if any, should the state take over the role of approving solar energy projects?<\/p>","type":"text","allow_text":true,"allow_structured":false,"zone_id":"ticket_1","order":3,"compare":true,"show_compare":true,"responses":{}},{"id":8266,"slug":"5-data-centers-taxation","title":"5. Data centers \/ taxation","description":"
Should the state do away with the current tax breaks for data centers? Why or why not? If so, do you have any concerns that would curtail data center development in Virginia or would that be a good thing?<\/p>","type":"text","allow_text":true,"allow_structured":false,"zone_id":"ticket_1","order":4,"compare":true,"show_compare":true,"responses":{}},{"id":8267,"slug":"6-data-centers-moratorium","title":"6. Data centers \/ moratorium","description":"
Do you support a statewide moratorium on data center development?<\/p>","type":"text","allow_text":true,"allow_structured":false,"zone_id":"ticket_1","order":5,"compare":true,"show_compare":true,"responses":{}},{"id":8268,"slug":"7-surveillance-cameras","title":"7. Surveillance cameras","description":"
Do you support a ban on the surveillance cameras often known by the company name of Flock? These include license plate readers and gunshot detectors.<\/p>","type":"text","allow_text":true,"allow_structured":false,"zone_id":"ticket_1","order":6,"compare":true,"show_compare":true,"responses":{}},{"id":8269,"slug":"8-redistricting","title":"8. Redistricting","description":"
Do you believe there should be a new constitutional amendment on how Virginia conducts redistricting? If so, what do you believe it should say?<\/p>","type":"text","allow_text":true,"allow_structured":false,"zone_id":"ticket_1","order":7,"compare":true,"show_compare":true,"responses":{}},{"id":8270,"slug":"9-right-to-work","title":"9. Right-to-work","description":"
Do you support or oppose Virginia's current law on labor unions known as the \"right-to-work\" law? This law forbids Virginia from requiring union dues from non-union members if there's a labor union in the workplace. Please explain your views.<\/p>","type":"text","allow_text":true,"allow_structured":false,"zone_id":"ticket_1","order":8,"compare":true,"show_compare":true,"responses":{}},{"id":8271,"slug":"10-other-issues","title":"10. Other issues","description":"
What else would you like voters to know about?<\/p>","type":"text","allow_text":true,"allow_structured":false,"zone_id":"ticket_1","order":9,"compare":true,"show_compare":true,"responses":{}}],"template":[{"component":"row","children":[{"component":"column","attributes":{"width":"33%"},"children":[{"component":"individual_candidates","children":[{"component":"candidate_card","children":[{"component":"portrait"},{"component":"name"},{"component":"individual_questions","attributes":{"zone_id":["candidate_card"],"title":"Short summary","help_hint":"Brief fields (like demographics) for a summary card. Keep it short: this takes space in all candidate listings"}}]},{"component":"individual_questions","attributes":{"zone_id":["individual_1","individual_2"],"title":"Sidebar","help_hint":"Shorter topics for the side rail"}}]}]},{"component":"column","attributes":{"width":"66%"},"children":[{"component":"ticket_questions","attributes":{"zone_id":["ticket_1","ticket_2"],"title":"Primary","help_hint":"Main area, great for more in-depth and longer policy topics"}}]}]}],"layout":{"groups":"dropdown","topics":"directory","responses":"auto","wrap":"auto"}}]},{"id":2922,"slug":"local-primaries-2026","title":"Local government (council\/supervisors) 2026","blocks":[{"type":"raceitems","race_type":"election","race_id":2031,"race_description":"","groups":[{"custom_id":"ocd-division\/country:us\/state:va\/place:manassas","slug":"manassas-city-council-3-seats-available","name":"Manassas City Council \/ 3 seats available","content":null,"show_heading":true,"hide_map_shape":false,"candidates":[{"id":8532,"slug":"dianne-lane","name":"Dianne Lane","party":"Democratic","photo_sm":"https:\/\/app.electup.com\/storage\/thumbnails\/sm-bb67b5b7-da2e-4097-9ed8-90fcb3d6c828.jpg","photo_lg":"https:\/\/app.electup.com\/storage\/thumbnails\/lg-bb67b5b7-da2e-4097-9ed8-90fcb3d6c828.jpg","order":0},{"id":8533,"slug":"helen-anne-zurita","name":"Helen Anne Zurita","party":"Democratic","photo_sm":null,"photo_lg":null,"order":1},{"id":8534,"slug":"jill-m-spall","name":"Jill M. Spall","party":"Democratic","photo_sm":null,"photo_lg":null,"order":2},{"id":12771,"slug":"theresa-coates-ellis","name":"Theresa Coates Ellis","party":"Republican","photo_sm":null,"photo_lg":null,"order":3},{"id":12772,"slug":"eugene-e-doc-brown","name":"Eugene E. \"Doc\" Brown","party":null,"photo_sm":null,"photo_lg":null,"order":4},{"id":12773,"slug":"colin-j-turner","name":"Colin J. Turner","party":null,"photo_sm":"https:\/\/app.electup.com\/storage\/thumbnails\/sm-5e766649-1d1b-4327-8963-cfbd202655c1.jpeg","photo_lg":"https:\/\/app.electup.com\/storage\/thumbnails\/lg-5e766649-1d1b-4327-8963-cfbd202655c1.jpeg","order":5},{"id":12774,"slug":"lynn-forkell-greene","name":"Lynn Forkell Greene","party":null,"photo_sm":null,"photo_lg":null,"order":6}]}],"total_groups_count":1,"topics":[{"id":4477,"slug":"biographical-information","title":"Biographical information","description":"","type":"text","allow_text":true,"allow_structured":false,"zone_id":"individual_1","order":0,"compare":true,"show_compare":true,"responses":{"8532":{"content":"
A 28-year resident of Manassas, my husband, David, and I moved to Manassas because of its small-city vibe. We have one child, who graduated from Osbourn High School in 2018. I spent my professional career as a government contractor, working for the last 10 years as a program manager for multimillion-dollar contracts. I believe my experience managing complex projects has prepared me well for the challenges of city governance.<\/p>
In addition to my professional experience, I serve at Bull Run Unitarian Universalists and as a member of Prince William County Amateur Radio Emergency Services. After attending Manassas City's inaugural Leadership Development program, I was appointed to the City's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion task force in 2021. In June 2023, I was appointed to the City's Parks, Culture and Recreation committee, where I served until June 2026. In November 2025, I was appointed to the City's first Housing Advisory Board where I serve as vice chair.<\/p>"},"12773":{"content":"
Colin Turner grew up in Manassas, and many of his formative memories are tied to the community. He sang with his school choir in Old Town, ran cross country on the Manassas battlefields, and grew up with the city's history and character as part of everyday life.<\/p>
Today, Colin is an active voice in local civic and preservation issues, most notably leading the community effort to save Old Bennett School. That work has brought together residents, preservationists, historians, elected officials, and community organizations around questions of preservation, transparency, public engagement, and the future of Manassas.<\/p>
Colin is a graduate of James Madison University and works in federal consulting, with a background in communications, user experience research, and improving how organizations serve people.<\/p>
He lives in Old Town Manassas with his partner, Joe, and their dachshund, Harrison.<\/p>"}}},{"id":4478,"slug":"website","title":"Website","description":"","type":"text","allow_text":true,"allow_structured":false,"zone_id":"individual_1","order":1,"compare":true,"show_compare":true,"responses":{"8532":{"content":"
Dianne Lane for Manassas City Council - www.diannelaneformanassas.com<\/p>"},"12773":{"content":"
https:\/\/www.colinturnerformanassas.com<\/p>"}}},{"id":4479,"slug":"1-biggest-challenge","title":"1. Biggest challenge","description":"
What's the biggest challenge facing your community and how do you propose to address it?<\/p>","type":"text","allow_text":true,"allow_structured":false,"zone_id":"ticket_1","order":0,"compare":true,"show_compare":true,"responses":{"8532":{"content":"
My volunteer work for the city has led me to focus on three key areas: housing affordability, smart development, and livability. I am the vice chair of the Manassas City Housing Advisory Board, and an advocate for The Landings, an affordable housing complex under development. While not a perfect solution, I believe it is a first step in addressing housing affordability for our first responders, teachers, young professionals, and \"downsizers\" who want to live in Manassas City.<\/p>
Smart growth and redevelopment: the City just turned 50. The City purchased two downtown properties for redevelopment; they are generational opportunities to bring services, amenities, and housing to the City and set the future for Manassas in 2075. I will bring the voices of the residents to the decision-making for the development efforts.<\/p>
I will continue to advocate for accessible parks and green space in any developments to support play. In addition, I will continue to promote our cultural program partnerships.<\/p>"},"12773":{"content":"
The biggest challenge facing Manassas is how we grow without losing our identity or quality of life.<\/p>
Growth can bring new housing, businesses, investment, and opportunity. But it also puts pressure on affordability, infrastructure, schools, and established neighborhoods. We need to make sure the city is planning for that growth instead of simply reacting to it.<\/p>
I want Manassas to grow in a way that still feels like Manassas. That means protecting established neighborhoods and historic resources, keeping housing within reach, investing in strong schools and infrastructure, and making sure new development adds lasting value to the community.<\/p>
Residents should also have a meaningful role in shaping that future before major decisions are effectively settled.<\/p>
We do not have to choose between growth and identity. Good planning should allow us to strengthen both.<\/p>"}}},{"id":4480,"slug":"2-greatest-strength","title":"2. Greatest strength","description":"
What is your community's greatest strength and how do you propose to build on that?<\/p>","type":"text","allow_text":true,"allow_structured":false,"zone_id":"ticket_1","order":1,"compare":true,"show_compare":true,"responses":{"8532":{"content":"
Manassas is comprised of residents who care passionately about their community - whether they have lived here 6 months, 6 years, or 60 years. Working through the City's committees, commissions, and boards, I will work to engage residents in meeting the City's challenges\/opportunities and making plans for its future. Meeting with residents in their communities and simply living in the City allow for multiple opportunities to hear and listen to what residents want, what their concerns are, and how they see Manassas in the future. Active listening promotes resident-based solutions and ideas.<\/p>"},"12773":{"content":"
Manassas' greatest strength is the foundation we already have to build on.<\/p>
We have a historic downtown, strong neighborhoods, local businesses, VRE access, community events, and a history that gives us an identity of our own. We also have our own schools and utilities, giving us more control over our future than many communities around us.<\/p>
I want to make more of those advantages by helping fill downtown storefronts and creating more reasons to be there throughout the week, improving sidewalk and trail connections between neighborhoods, parks, downtown and VRE, and using our history more intentionally to support tourism and local businesses. We should also strengthen partnerships between our schools and local employers so more young people can see a future for themselves here.<\/p>
Manassas already has a lot going for it. We should build on what works and connect those strengths better.<\/p>"}}},{"id":4481,"slug":"3-other-issues","title":"3. Other issues","description":"
What else would you like voters to know about you?<\/p>","type":"text","allow_text":true,"allow_structured":false,"zone_id":"ticket_1","order":2,"compare":true,"show_compare":true,"responses":{"8532":{"content":"
I am running to build the future of Manassas. A Manassas where graduates of our schools can live and work, and our families can play and enjoy our parks and amenities. I want Manassas to be a destination where you can stay in a City hotel, go to the City museum and historic sites, shop our unique stores, and then enjoy evening dining and entertainment. The City and its residents have worked hard to make Manassas a place to live, work, and play. I believe the City's future has amazing opportunities, and I want to represent the residents in shaping that future.<\/p>"},"12773":{"content":"
I'm 28 years old, grew up in this community, and graduated from Osbourn Park High School. After college, I came back to the area, and my partner Joe and I bought our first home in Old Town Manassas, where we live with our dog Harrison. This is where I grew up and where we have chosen to build our future.<\/p>
Professionally, I work as a contractor for the federal government. I became more deeply involved in local issues through the effort to preserve the Old Bennett School. What started with one building showed me how much local decisions about growth, history, transparency, and public engagement matter.<\/p>
That experience helped push me to run, but this campaign is about much more than preservation. I'm running as an independent because local government should focus on local problems, listen earlier, communicate clearly, spend responsibly, and work across political lines. I care deeply about Manassas and want to help it grow and modernize without losing the character that makes it home.<\/p>"}}}],"template":[{"component":"row","children":[{"component":"column","attributes":{"width":"33%"},"children":[{"component":"individual_candidates","children":[{"component":"portrait"},{"component":"name"},{"component":"individual_questions","attributes":{"zone_id":["individual_1","individual_2"]}}]}]},{"component":"column","attributes":{"width":"66%"},"children":[{"component":"ticket_questions","attributes":{"zone_id":["ticket_1","ticket_2"]}}]}]}],"layout":{"groups":"dropdown","topics":"directory","responses":"auto","wrap":"auto"}}]},{"id":2920,"slug":"school-board-2026","title":"School board 2026","blocks":[{"type":"raceitems","race_type":"election","race_id":2203,"race_description":"","groups":[{"custom_id":null,"slug":"manassas-school-board-3-seats-available","name":"Manassas School Board \/ 3 seats available","content":null,"show_heading":true,"hide_map_shape":false,"candidates":[{"id":12998,"slug":"sara-j-brescia","name":"Sara J. Brescia","party":null,"photo_sm":null,"photo_lg":null,"order":0},{"id":12999,"slug":"murina-v-dove","name":"Murina V. Dove","party":null,"photo_sm":null,"photo_lg":null,"order":1},{"id":13000,"slug":"marcus-s-still","name":"Marcus S. Still","party":null,"photo_sm":null,"photo_lg":null,"order":2},{"id":13001,"slug":"lisa-anne-stevens","name":"Lisa Anne Stevens","party":null,"photo_sm":"https:\/\/app.electup.com\/storage\/thumbnails\/sm-47181259-280f-44de-a22a-8ad25f13490a.jpeg","photo_lg":"https:\/\/app.electup.com\/storage\/thumbnails\/lg-47181259-280f-44de-a22a-8ad25f13490a.jpeg","order":3},{"id":13002,"slug":"raul-o-campoverde-lindao","name":"Raul O. Campoverde Lindao","party":null,"photo_sm":null,"photo_lg":null,"order":4},{"id":13003,"slug":"javanese-m-hailey","name":"Javanese M. Hailey","party":null,"photo_sm":null,"photo_lg":null,"order":5}]}],"total_groups_count":1,"topics":[{"id":6049,"slug":"biographical-information","title":"Biographical information","description":"","type":"text","allow_text":true,"allow_structured":false,"zone_id":"candidate_card","order":0,"compare":true,"show_compare":true,"responses":{"13001":{"content":"
My family has called Manassas home for more than 30 years. We've built our lives here, raised our children here, and watched this community grow together. Today, I still have a child attending Manassas City Public Schools, and three of my children are proud graduates of MCPS. These schools aren't just where I serve--they're part of my family's story.<\/p>"}}},{"id":6050,"slug":"1-biggest-challenge","title":"1. Biggest challenge","description":"
What's the biggest challenge facing your school system and how do you propose to address it?<\/p>","type":"text","allow_text":true,"allow_structured":false,"zone_id":"ticket_1","order":0,"compare":true,"show_compare":true,"responses":{"13001":{"content":"
The biggest challenge facing our school division is the same one facing school divisions across the Commonwealth: funding.<\/strong><\/p>Manassas City is proud to serve one of the largest immigrant and English Learner populations in Virginia, and the needs of our students have grown faster than our funding.<\/p>
We work hard to make sure our students have access to opportunities regardless of their family's financial circumstances. We provide free breakfast, lunch, and dinner every school day.<\/strong> We cover the costs of extracurricular activities--from football and marching band to debate. We provide band and orchestra instruments and even cover AP test fees.<\/p>But there is still so much more we want to do.<\/p>
We want to create a STEM center, a Welcome Center at Central Office, a permanent home for our Alternative Education program, Universal Pre-K<\/strong>, and so much more.<\/p>These aren't just \"extras.\" They are investments in our students, our families, and the future of our community.<\/p>
Our challenge isn't a lack of ideas or commitment. It's having the resources to meet the growing needs of our students while continuing to support the educators and staff who make it all possible.<\/strong><\/p>"}}},{"id":6051,"slug":"2-qualifications","title":"2. Qualifications","description":"What qualities or insights do you feel you bring to the school board?<\/p>","type":"text","allow_text":true,"allow_structured":false,"zone_id":"ticket_1","order":1,"compare":true,"show_compare":true,"responses":{"13001":{"content":"
I've served on the Manassas City School Board for seven years, but my commitment to education goes back more than 30 years.<\/p>
For 18 years, I served as a school-age child care program director<\/strong>, and I'm entering my 13th year as a middle school special education teacher in a local public school<\/strong>. I hold a bachelor's degree in Individualized Studies with a specialization in Special Education Psychology and a master's degree in Educational Psychology.<\/p>My experience doesn't stop at the classroom or the School Board. For 27 years, I've been an active volunteer with our local swim team, spending nearly half of that time serving in various roles on its Board of Directors.<\/p>
These experiences have taught me the importance of listening, collaboration, thoughtful decision-making, and showing up for your community.<\/strong> They have also given me a firsthand understanding of the challenges facing students, families, educators, and school staff.<\/p>I'm not just someone who believes in public education--I've spent more than three decades living it, working in it, and advocating for it.<\/strong><\/p>"}}},{"id":6052,"slug":"3-other-issues","title":"3. Other issues","description":"What else would you like voters to know?<\/p>","type":"text","allow_text":true,"allow_structured":false,"zone_id":"ticket_1","order":2,"compare":true,"show_compare":true,"responses":{"13001":{"content":"
Over the past seven years, I've worked hard to earn your trust by making thoughtful, student-centered decisions. I don't believe every issue has to become a political battle. I believe in listening, asking questions, bringing people together, and finding solutions that put students first.<\/p>
I try to lead with empathy because every family has a story. Whether you're a lifelong resident, a new neighbor, a military family, an immigrant family, or an LGBTQ+ family, I want you to know that you belong here and that your children matter. Every student deserves to feel welcomed, respected, and supported.<\/p>
I don't have all the answers, but I promise to keep listening, to keep learning, and to keep making decisions based on what's best for our students--not what's easiest or most popular.<\/p>"}}}],"template":[{"component":"row","children":[{"component":"column","attributes":{"width":"33%"},"children":[{"component":"individual_candidates","children":[{"component":"candidate_card","children":[{"component":"portrait"},{"component":"name"},{"component":"individual_questions","attributes":{"zone_id":["candidate_card"],"title":"Short summary","help_hint":"Brief fields (like demographics) for a summary card. Keep it short: this takes space in all candidate listings"}}]},{"component":"individual_questions","attributes":{"zone_id":["individual_1","individual_2"],"title":"Sidebar","help_hint":"Shorter topics for the side rail"}}]}]},{"component":"column","attributes":{"width":"66%"},"children":[{"component":"ticket_questions","attributes":{"zone_id":["ticket_1","ticket_2"],"title":"Primary","help_hint":"Main area, great for more in-depth and longer policy topics"}}]}]}],"layout":{"groups":"dropdown","topics":"directory","responses":"auto","wrap":"auto"}}]}]}}