Mark Lux
Mark Lux (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 66. He lost in the general election on November 7, 2023.
Lux completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Mark Lux was born in New York, New York. He served in the U.S. Army from 1979 to 1984. Lux earned a bachelor's degree from the State University of New York at Fredonia in 1977, a graduate degree from Columbia University in 1979, and a graduate degree from Ohio University in 2020. His career experience includes working as a special education teacher.[1]
Elections
2023
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2023
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 66
Incumbent Bobby Orrock defeated Mark Lux in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 66 on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Bobby Orrock (R) | 55.6 | 13,592 |
 | Mark Lux (D)  | 44.1 | 10,786 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 65 | ||
| Total votes: 24,443 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Mark Lux advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 66.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Bobby Orrock advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 66.
Endorsements
To view Lux's endorsements as published by their campaign, click here. Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Lux in this election.
Campaign themes
2023
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Mark Lux completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Lux'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 also a believer in public service. When I served as an Officer with the 82nd Airborne Division and later as the Company Commander of a Military Police unit in the Army reserves, I saw it as an opportunity to not only make a personal and professional impact but also to somehow “payback” to a nation which has been good to my family and me. It is a feeling of altruism and respect for the dignity of all citizens which seems to have been lost these last few years.
- Pro-Choice is not a luxury, it is a necessity. A woman should be allowed to decide for herself in consultation with her family and physician, how she should decide. The facilities that support this choice should be available without intimidation or violence. In my campaign, I would be a tireless and fearless vocal and legislative advocate to protect CHOICE. The health, well-being, and the right of women to decide for themselves what is best for their own bodies is at stake.
- I am against all forms of Extremism as well as critical of those who I term “silent enablers.” They may not agree with the extremist’s actions or demagoguery, but they say nothing to criticize them out of personal fear or political repercussions. Lacking the desire to stand up for principles is a cowardly evasion.
- Funding for the Police and other First Responders needs to be increased. For the Police, it will result in more training in how to de-escalate situations in the field, as well as helping to improve retention and lower turnover.
Environmental Protection needs to be expanded. Gov. Youngkin’s plan to remove Virginia from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative must be opposed. This is another example of an ill-conceived policy promoted by large corporations (Dominion Energy is a prime example) that influences sound policies of governance.
Gun Safety. As a Gun owner, I would advocate for more extensive background checks before the purchase of a firearm. The enforcement of Red Flag laws must be a critical component of any type of gun control. We have lockdown drills in the schools on a regular basis. When I was growing up, there was no such thing. The carnage that has occurred with the mass shootings needs to be addressed. This would be the first step in doing so.
Voting Rights must not be suppressed. If anything, the right and opportunity to vote need to be expanded.
Roe Your Vote Virginia
Virginia AFL-CIO
Sierra Club
Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Committee
Education Committee
Finance Committee
Public Safety Committee
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See also
2023 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 5, 2023
