Luis Rivera (Virginia)
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Luis Rivera (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 3rd Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on June 21, 2022.
Rivera completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Luis Rivera was born in Toa Baja. He earned an associate degree from Thomas Nelson Community College in 2018 and a bachelor's degree from Christopher Newport University in 2021.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: Virginia's 3rd Congressional District election, 2022
General election
General election for U.S. House Virginia District 3
Incumbent Robert C. Scott defeated Terry Namkung in the general election for U.S. House Virginia District 3 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Robert C. Scott (D) | 67.4 | 139,659 |
 | Terry Namkung (R)  | 32.6 | 67,668 | |
| Total votes: 207,327 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- JaPharii Jones (Independent)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Robert C. Scott advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 3.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- James Taylor (D)
- Luis Rivera (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Virginia District 3
Terry Namkung defeated Theodore Engquist in the Republican primary for U.S. House Virginia District 3 on June 21, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Terry Namkung | 60.5 | 6,293 |
 | Theodore Engquist | 39.5 | 4,116 | |
| Total votes: 10,409 | |||
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Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Luis Rivera completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Rivera's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I am a young and ambitious man that desperately wants to bring unity to the United States by running for Congress. My passions include politics, history, sports, and spending quality time with my friends and family. I love nature and animals, which is why I have two beautiful dogs that I adore and take on outdoor adventures daily. I have a passion for people and getting to know people from all walks of life. My values drive me, and I hope to make a career out of helping people to live a good quality life without fear of the future. I enjoy laughter and hope to always find humor and joy in all of life's journeys. My family is incredibly important to me, and I always hope to serve them well. My mission in life is to live selflessly by using my talents to bring change for the people in my community and hopefully one day the citizens of America. Most of all, I live my life to enjoy every moment and bring joy to whomever I can. I only have one life to live, and I want to make a difference with my time on this earth.
- Our first goal should be to unify the country behind a progressive vision that all Americans can benefit from.
- Build a foundation in which we can end corruption in Washington DC by implementing term limits, banning lobbyists, and implementing independent redistricting commissions.
- We will create an economic system where working families can achieve financial freedom, with no fear of the future.
Education: Education should always be a top priority, even when the budget runs low. Creating a better educational system also includes higher teacher pay. Our campaign will focus on better compensation for teachers and a high-quality education system to prepare students for jobs in a post-COVID economy.
Political Reform: Statistics have proven that many Congress members retire from their positions and take up lobbying jobs. After leaving office/their position, we must ensure that all legislators and anyone who works for a regulatory agency should be prohibited from working for a lobbying firm. The implementation of term limits can also root out a large part of the corruption in Congress.
Healthcare: Our healthcare system is broken. We need real universal healthcare that is both affordable and efficient. We need to make sure that Congress works together to pass legislation that helps all Americans, not just insurance companies and big pharma.
Economy: We need to make sure we get inflation under control. Income remains the same while prices keep going up. We need to ensure an economic system where all working families can achieve the American dream.
One of the people I look up to is my father. He taught me about the value of honesty and hard work. He set the foundation for my success by being an incredibly loving role model. His continuous support has given me the tools to dream, work hard, and succeed. It deeply hurts to know that our current political system isn't designed for honest and hard-working Americans to succeed. We need immediate reforms in Washington DC to ensure that hard-working and tax-paying Americans don't suffer under the illusions created by corrupt politicians. My dad has built a family he is proud of on a foundation of kindness, servitude, and respect. It would be my greatest honor to become the man he has worked so hard for me to become.
The influential Andrew Yang brought a fresh perspective to the Presidential race in 2020. He described our current and future problems, including Automation, and how to prepare for this ever-changing world. I have great respect and admiration for him and hope to create policies that benefit the constituents in my district as he envisioned for America. His presidential race proved that anybody with good ideas could run and disrupt the establishment. I'm running for the ideas I believe in, as well as the ideas that could bring unity in a divided America. Even if I don't win, I hope to bring attention to things like Term Limits through my campaign.
The influential Andrew Yang brought a fresh perspective to the Presidential race in 2020. He described our current and future problems, including Automation, and how to prepare for this ever-changing world. I have great respect and admiration for him and hope to create policies that benefit the constituents in my district as he envisioned for America. His presidential race proved that anybody with good ideas could run and disrupt the establishment. I'm running for the ideas I believe in, as well as the ideas that could bring unity in a divided America. Even if I don't win, I hope to bring attention to things like Term Limits through my campaign.
The War on Normal People by Andrew Yang describes automation and what America should do to be prepared for it. I believe his ideas are fresh and progressive, which aligns with the priorities of my campaign.
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I believe that out of all of the qualities an elected official should have, one quality should be highly valued, namely compassion. Besides the importance of integrity and honesty that should make up the core of an elected official, compassion should always remain a priority. If an elected official can show and have compassion towards their constituents, they would always have the ability to be a servant of the people. An elected official has great power and responsibility, and that power should not be held over people. Instead, it should be a power that works for the people. We often forget that individuals in office are still human, and they make mistakes. Therefore, it is essential for elected officials to keep themselves accountable for their actions and to have an honest relationship with the people they represent. Honesty, integrity, accountability, and compassion are merely a few of the crucial qualities an elected official must possess. However, an elected official who represents his people with a passion for continuous learning would benefit all.
I believe that I have an open mind to continuously learn and become a better person for myself and those I serve. My most important values are being honest, having integrity, and having compassion. I work hard and always try to educate as well as elevate myself. I stay calm in every situation and always respect people regardless of their ideologies. I believe in unity, and I want to unite people and end the division. I have a heart for people, and I want to show that you can start at any age to make a difference.
An elected official's most important responsibility is to always serve the people. They should always remain devoted to bringing change and ensuring that their constituents are heard. Elected officials must not be persuaded by lobbyists. Their responsibility and loyalty must always be to serve the people, care for their well-being to the extent of their abilities, and always hold themselves accountable.
For people to remember my name or who I am is of very little importance to me. My legacy should be selflessness, compassion, and unity. In my time in office, I want to guarantee that the constituents in my district experience good change. When my service is over, people should remember how their lives changed for the better. I want to lead by example and inspire other young people to run for office. Term limits are vital to ending corruption, and I want to be one of the members of Congress who were able to introduce it and make it a reality.
The very exciting water park in Williamsburg, VA, Watercountry, was the perfect first job for a sixteen-year-old boy. I vastly enjoyed the two summers I worked there as a cashier because it allowed me to meet new people every day. The responsibility and trust to work with money taught me some valuable lessons. It also taught me about working hard to earn my own money and how to use it responsibly. I was able to work with a wonderful team, which gave me the opportunity to experience teamwork outside of a school setting. This job was necessary to learn many lessons, including what it means to work for minimum wage. This job gave me insight into how many Americans work 9-5 jobs for minimum wage and that it's certainly not enough to make a living. While I enjoyed my job, the people I met, and the memories I made, I mostly learned the importance of working hard and saving the little money I made.
I would like to be Spider-man. He always puts people's needs first and recognizes the responsibility he has. The power he possesses does not go to selfish use but rather to those who need it. He does not abuse his power but instead uses it to serve the people. He is brave, kind, and compassionate while taking on scary monsters. I want to exhibit some of these qualities when I take on my role as a member of Congress.
The last song stuck in my head was The Star Spangled Banner… just kidding.
The actual song was Build Me a Way by Bakar
The actual song was Build Me a Way by Bakar
One of the most significant challenges the U.S. faces is the transition to an economy dependent on technology and automation. We need to ensure that displaced workers have the tools they need to adapt to our new and improved economy. We need politicians who understand automation, technology, and the benefits of Artificial Intelligence and algorithms. Our world is changing rapidly, and we need to make sure Americans can keep up and adapt to positive changes. Besides technological advancements that are quickly changing, the U.S. also faces division. The Covid-19 pandemic and the recent elections caused a great division among citizens. If we don’t work together to unite our country, the division will only grow. We desperately need politicians that are goal-oriented towards making policies that ensure unification.
The expectation for a newly elected presidential candidate is to immediately start implementing and changing what they promised the people they would change. We must hold our representatives to the same standard. I understand the timely procedures that go along with the work of members of Congress, but two years is certainly enough time to implement necessary change.
I absolutely agree with term limits, and it is one of the most important priorities of my campaign. Term limits will enforce productivity among lawmakers because they would have to ensure successful policymaking in a shorter period. There would be an opportunity for younger and fresher perspectives in Congress, very much like my own. More people of all ages will have a chance to run for office, and the rotation of individuals running for office could lead to more successful policymaking. We need more individuals to rotate in office to ensure that these politicians continuously remain servants of the people. The world is constantly changing, and automation is at our front doors. Term limits could end corruption, unpreparedness for automation, and the lack of representation for people of different ages and backgrounds. We need to end the gerontocracy by implementing term limits to ensure representation for all people of all ages and backgrounds.
Compromise is never ideal, but it is necessary. The American people have various different opinions and needs. Therefore, it is important to sacrifice what we want and instead focus on what we need as a country. Healthy and respectful discussions and debates are vital to unite the country and ensure we find a middle ground. After all, we are all Americans who believe and fight for our freedom. We have something that brings us all together, and certainly, we can all come together as proud Americans to fight for what we need.
We need to cut wasteful spending and invest in our community. We need to ensure that policies have a measurable goal that we can use to see if it’s effective or not. We need data-driven policies, and we have to follow the rules set in place by the constitution.
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See also
2022 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 8, 2021
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