Lizzie Drucker-Basch
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Lizzie Drucker-Basch was a 2017 Democratic candidate for District 56 of the Virginia House of Delegates.
Biography
Drucker-Basch's professional experience includes owning a business specializing in restoring historical properties. She has served as a board member for the Disability Law Center of Virginia.[1]
2017
Drucker-Basch’s campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Broadband Internet Access in Rural Virginia
Last year, the “Broadband Deployment Act” was put forth in the House of Delegates. Misleadingly named, this bill would have made it virtually impossible for municipalities to offer broadband internet to residents, keeping rural Virginians without internet access. Lizzie believes the best interests of rural Virginians are too often overlooked in the General Assembly. It is time we make it easier for those without internet, or with painfully outdated and slow connections, to enjoy the same access to the internet as those in suburban and urban areas.
Affordable & Accessible Health Care
The Affordable Care Act has made great strides in providing consumer protections and providing coverage to individuals. The General Assembly must work with the ACA and stop trying to work against it. It is Virginia’s responsibility to ensure that insurance companies do business fairly and look out for its residents. People should have access to their insurance without fear of meeting their insurance cap or being discriminated against due to a preexisting condition. Lizzie will fight to expand Medicaid coverage to those who fall into the wage gap. Every time Republicans in the House vote against expanding Medicaid they are voting to leave thousands of Virginias without coverage. This is simply unconscionable.
Supporting Public Education
Lizzie is a passionate advocate for our public schools. Many in our district enjoy the benefits that an excellent, high-quality education affords them and she is proud of the public school system in the 56th. However, detrimental programs currently gaining some traction in our state and nation, such as vouchers and charter schools, will leave our public schools grossly underfunded. This would negatively affect not only the education our children receive, but also our property values and our local economy. Poor, underfunded public schools will wreak havoc on our ability to attract businesses to our district. Good schools result in good communities, and make the 56th district such a great place to live.
Advocating for Mental Health
Lizzie is dedicated to advocating for the destigmatization of mental health issues. Many of those who struggle with their mental health do not seek treatment due to a lack of access to proper care and an unfair bias against mental health in our society. Lizzie will fight to expand mental health education in our district and the Commonwealth, as well as making sure that mental healthcare is available to all who seek it, regardless of income or zip code.
Protecting LGBTQ+ Rights
he conservative House has put forth many bills infringing on the rights of LGBTQ+ folks in Virginia. It is our diversity that makes us a stronger, better, and more understanding place to live. Lizzie will fight against bills that attack and alienate the LGBTQ+ community, such as the shameful “bathroom bills” that have no place in Virginia legislation and harm the economy and reputation of the state. Lizzie pledges to always listen to and advocate for those who face discrimination.
Women’s Rights & Access to Healthcare
Every day, government at the federal, state, and local levels are attacking a woman’s right to her own body, attempting to strip her of her freedom of choice. Wearing a pink hat and marching in D.C. is simply not enough. The General Assembly needs Democratic legislators who are not afraid to stand up to a conservative agenda with a voice loud and clear. We need true, experienced leaders who will always stand up for Planned Parenthood, who will always fight for a woman’s right to safe access to abortion procedures, who will champion women’s access to birth control and contraception. Lizzie will lead this tireless fight to protect women from the government’s attempts to legislate women’s rights away from them.[2]
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Elections
2017
- See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2017
Elections for the Virginia House of Delegates took place in 2017. All 100 house seats were up for election. The general election took place on November 7, 2017. A primary election took place on June 13, 2017. The filing deadline for primary election candidates was March 30, 2017. The filing deadline for non-party candidates and candidates nominated by methods other than a primary was June 13, 2017.[4] John McGuire (R) defeated Melissa Dart (D) in the Virginia House of Delegates District 56 general election.[5]
Melissa Dart defeated Lizzie Drucker-Basch in the Virginia House of Delegates District 56 Democratic primary.[6]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 56 Democratic Primary, 2017 |
| Candidate |
Vote % |
Votes |
 Melissa Dart |
51.25% |
2,608 |
| Lizzie Drucker-Basch |
48.75% |
2,481 |
| Total Votes |
5,089 |
The following candidates ran in the Virginia House of Delegates District 56 Republican primary.[7]
See also
External links
- ↑ LizzieforVirginia, "About," accessed May 11, 2017
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ LizzieforVirginia, "Platform," accessed May 11, 2017
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "Candidacy Requirements for the November 7, 2017 General Election," accessed March 21, 2017
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "2017 November General Unofficial Results," accessed November 7, 2017
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "2017 June Democratic Primary," accessed July 6, 2017
- ↑ Virginia Department of Elections, "2017 June Republican Primary," accessed July 6, 2017
Leadership
Speaker of the House:Don Scott
Majority Leader:Charniele Herring
Minority Leader:Terry Kilgore
Representatives
Democratic Party (51)
Republican Party (49)
