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Esther Nizer
Esther Nizer (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 34. She lost in the general election on November 7, 2023.
Nizer completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Esther Nizer was born in Harrisonburg, Virginia. She earned a bachelor's degree from Morgan State University in 1975 and a graduate degree from James Madison University in 2003.[1]
Nizer has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, inc.
- Lions Club
- National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
- Elkton Progressive Improvement Committee
- Virginia Depart of Conservation and Recreation
Elections
2023
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2023
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 34
Incumbent Tony Wilt defeated Esther Nizer in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 34 on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Tony Wilt (R) | 56.9 | 10,368 |
 | Esther Nizer (D)  | 43.0 | 7,846 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 17 | ||
| Total votes: 18,231 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Esther Nizer advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 34.
Republican convention
The Republican convention was canceled. Incumbent Tony Wilt advanced from the Republican convention for Virginia House of Delegates District 34.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Nizer in this election.
Campaign themes
2023
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Esther Nizer completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Nizer's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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After high school, I attended Morgan State University. After getting my teaching credentials at JMU, I taught fourth grade in Rockingham County. I moved from education to private enterprise with various companies in Georgia and Texas. Upon returning to care for my mother, I joined JMU as an Information Technology Training and Development Manager. In twenty years, I trained approximately 8500 faculty and staff to use technology.
My community service activities have included serving on boards of local organizations and four years as president of Harrisonburg Rockingham NAACP.- Together we can guild a better future – we can retain our core values & embrace change.
- Leadership and Honest Engagement – I lead through honest engagement with everyone.
- Compassionate Co-creation of Solutions – Our future is something we co-create through compassionate responses to the needs of our neighbors.
Support and respect for families. Make sure families have access to adequate income, healthcare, childcare, and family leave in order to thrive and raise the next generation. Supporting policies that provide access to affordable health insurance. Support the living wage. Invest state funds in developing childcare and expanding family leave.
Pro Choice
Jay Jones. former House of Delegate 89th District
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See also
2023 Elections
External links
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Candidate Virginia House of Delegates District 34 |
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