Caren Merrick
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Caren Merrick was a 2011 Republican candidate for District 31 of the Virginia State Senate.
Merrick has worked in both the private sector and the nonprofit area. She co-founded webMethods, an enterprise software company.
Elections
2011
- See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2011
Merrick ran in the 2011 election for Virginia Senate District 31. He was uncontested in the August 23 primary and was defeated by Democrat Barbara Favola in the November 8 general election.Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag
| Virginia State Senate, District 31 General Election, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Barbara Favola |
58.2% | 24,349 | |
| Republican | Caren Merrick | 41.8% | 17,484 | |
| Total Votes | 41,833 | |||
Campaign themes
2011
Merrick's website highlighted the following campaign themes:
- Jobs and the Economy
- Excerpt: "I believe in the virtue of businesses, from the small family business, to early stage start-ups, to mid-size and large companies. We need more elected public servants who celebrate the ingenuity and creativity of individuals who want to start and grow businesses."
- Fiscal Responsibility
- Excerpt: "As an entrepreneur, I have always strived to do more with less, manage investors' money wisely and frugally, and maintain a balanced and sustainable budget. I will apply those same principles to taxpayers’ money and the state budget in Richmond."
- Transportation Solutions
- Excerpt: "Poor government oversight and planning have kept vital funds from our roads and transportation infrastructure. Too often the pet projects of career politicians receive funding while worthy projects that would relieve congestion languish on the drawing board."
- Improving Education
- Excerpt: "Improving education is critical to the economic vitality of the Commonwealth and the future of our children."
Personal
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Merrick and her husband, Phillip, have two sons.
External links
- Campaign website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Caren Merrick on Facebook
- Caren Merrick on Twitter
Footnotes
Current members of the Virginia State Senate
Leadership
Majority Leader:Scott Surovell
Minority Leader:Ryan McDougle
Senators
District 1
Timmy French (R)
District 2
Mark Obenshain (R)
District 3
Chris Head (R)
District 4
District 5
Travis Hackworth (R)
District 6
Todd Pillion (R)
District 7
Bill Stanley (R)
District 8
Mark Peake (R)
District 9
Tammy Mulchi (R)
District 10
Luther Cifers (R)
District 11
Creigh Deeds (D)
District 12
Glen Sturtevant (R)
District 13
Lashrecse Aird (D)
District 14
Lamont Bagby (D)
District 15
Ghazala Hashmi (D)
District 16
District 17
Emily Jordan (R)
District 18
Louise Lucas (D)
District 19
Christie Craig (R)
District 20
Bill DeSteph (R)
District 21
Angelia Graves (D)
District 22
Aaron Rouse (D)
District 23
Mamie Locke (D)
District 24
J.D. Diggs (R)
District 25
Richard Stuart (R)
District 26
Ryan McDougle (R)
District 27
Tara Durant (R)
District 28
Bryce Reeves (R)
District 29
Jeremy McPike (D)
District 30
Danica Roem (D)
District 31
Russet Perry (D)
District 32
District 33
District 34
Scott Surovell (D)
District 35
Dave Marsden (D)
District 36
Stella Pekarsky (D)
District 37
Saddam Salim (D)
District 38
Jennifer Boysko (D)
District 39
Adam Ebbin (D)
District 40
Barbara Favola (D)
Democratic Party (21)
Republican Party (19)
