{"id":6925,"date":"2019-09-09T17:11:32","date_gmt":"2019-09-09T21:11:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/1gf.f8a.myftpupload.com\/?p=6925"},"modified":"2019-09-16T02:27:42","modified_gmt":"2019-09-16T06:27:42","slug":"support-our-candidates-in-the-november-5-2019-election","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/manassascitydemocrats.org\/?p=6925","title":{"rendered":"Support Our Candidates in the November 5, 2019 Elections"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

View our Democratic Sample Ballot for the City of Manassas<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

View the Official Sample Ballot for the City of Manassas<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

View our Democratic Sample Ballot for the City of Manassas Park<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

View the Official Sample Ballot for the City of Manassas Park<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For State Senate (SD-29): Senator Jeremy McPike<\/strong> (incumbent)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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State Senator Jeremy McPike is a Prince William County native, the Director of General Services for the City of Alexandria, and a longtime volunteer firefighter and EMT in Dale City. During his four years in office, Jeremy’s legislative record has been very highly rated by many educational, environmental, labor, and women’s rights groups and also favorably rated by diverse business and consumer groups. Website: McPikeforSenate.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For State Delegate (HD-50, includes City of Manassas): Delegate Lee Carter<\/strong> (incumbent)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Delegate Lee Carter is a Marine Corps veteran who has since worked in medical electronics repair and small business IT support.  Elected in 2017, Lee has fiercely championed a host of progressive causes, including affordable healthcare and housing, living wages and worker protections, women’s rights, LGBTQ equality, teacher pay, criminal justice reform, environmental justice, curbing corrupt corporate influence, and consumer protections. Website: CarterforVirginia.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For State Delegate (HD-13, includes City of Manassas Park): Delegate Danica Roem<\/strong> (incumbent)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Delegate Danica Roem, a lifelong Manassas resident, acquired a deep understanding of our community as a local newspaper reporter with the<\/em> Gainesville Times\/Prince William Times<\/em> . Elected in 2017, Danica has used her listening and fact-finding reporter’s skills to achieve practical results for her constituents on educational, transportation, healthcare, environmental, equity, accountability, gun-violence prevention, tax policy, and other matters. Website: <\/strong>DelegateDanicaRoem.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For Commonwealth\u2019s Attorney<\/strong> (open seat): Amy Ashworth<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Amy Ashworth is an experienced prosecutor and law practice manager who will bring real criminal justice reform to our community and work hard to increase the fairness, integrity, and equality of our justice system. Amy will focus on crimes that cause the most harm (not that put the most people in prison), end the school-to-prison pipeline, emphasize prevention and deterrence of domestic violence, and increase treatment and rehabilitation options.  Website: VoteAshworth.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For Sheriff: <\/strong> Josh King<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Josh King is an Iraq vet, deputy sheriff, labor leader, and parent of a non-verbal teenage autistic daughter.  Josh will train a new generation of diverse officers to build public trust in the community, mandate that officers are well-trained to engage with people with disabilities or mental illness, and end Prince William\u2019s partnership with ICE. Website: King2019.com<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For Manassas City Council: Council Member Ralph Smith<\/strong> (incumbent)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Council Member Ralph J. Smith, a retired senior executive with the Social Security Administration, is a former President of the NAACP in Prince William County and a City of Manassas election official for 20+ years. Ralph will advance infrastructure improvements, attract diverse business investments, fully fund our schools, preserve and expand green\/recreational space, and attract the best and brightest educators. Website: RalphJSmith.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For Manassas School Board:<\/strong> Lisa Anne Stevens<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Lisa Anne Stevens is a special education teacher, mother, community member, and volunteer who understands public education and its importance to the community. Lisa will ensure that our schools are safe and attract and retain great teachers and staff; will work with legislators to adequately fund our schools; and will strive to provide a great education for every child in the City of Manassas. Website: Lisa4Manassas.com<\/a><\/strong>
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Our candidates have proven records of leadership, experience, and community service. We ask for your vote in the November 5, 2019 elections.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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