Michael Abraham
Michael Abraham was a 2013 Democratic candidate for District 7 of the Virginia House of Delegates.[1]
Biography
Abraham earned a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering from Virginia Tech University in 1976.[2] He has worked in sales, marketing, and management, and is a published author with five books in print circulation.[3]
Campaign themes
2013
Abraham's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[4]
- Education
Excerpt: "To maintain a competitive position in the world economy, we need an educated work force. We must be willing to invest to keep our educational system strong. Everyone in our economy and our society benefits from a vital educational system."
- Energy & the Environment
Excerpt: "Quite literally, energy makes everything happen! Most of our energy comes from the burning of limited fossil fuels, principally coal, oil, and natural gas. While brilliant engineers have brought into play new technologies to make the extraction, burning, and disposal processes cleaner and more efficient, there are still many problems."
- Healthcare
Excerpt: "Nationally, our healthcare is the most expensive in the world, yet our outcomes are poor. Healthcare is one of the greatest factors nationally leading to financial strife and bankruptcy. Our companies are hamstrung relative to foreign competitors as our companies are burdened with the costs of providing for their employees rather than a socialized system."
- Jobs & the Economy
Excerpt: "Since the days of Ronald Reagan, Americans have been led to believe that jobs emanate from the top of the economic food chain, that the richest among us are the “job creators” who must be protected, and a proverbial rising tide will lift all boats. Cruelly, many people cling to this failed model in the face of overwhelming evidence to the contrary."
- Transportation
Excerpt: "My district’s primary transportation corridor is Interstate 81, which is currently operating at well over its design capacity. Accidents are too frequent. Much of the problem is the high percentage of tractor-trailers on the road. Warehouses have been supplanted by the "inventory on wheels" that the just-in-time system of trucks provides. It is clear that simply building more lanes on I-81 is not a suitable long-term answer."
- Women’s Rights, Civil Rights
Excerpt: "The current Republican leadership in Richmond is openly hostile towards women, gays, and minorities. For a better economy, for a more harmonious society, and for simple human fairness, this must stop."
Elections
2013
Abraham ran in the 2013 election for Virginia House of Delegates District 7. Abraham ran unopposed in the June 11 Democratic primary. He was defeated by incumbent Larry Rush (R) in the general election on November 5, 2013.[5]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 7 General Election, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Larry Rush Incumbent |
65% | 13,238 | |
| Democratic | Michael Abraham | 34.9% | 7,109 | |
| Other | Write-in | 0.1% | 27 | |
| Total Votes | 20,374 | |||
Personal
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Michael Abraham announces his bid for the House of Delegates |
Abraham and his wife, Jane, have one child, Whitney.[2] He is a native of Christiansburg and a member of the Blacksburg Rotary Club.[3]
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Michael + Abraham + Virginia + House"
External links
- Campaign website
- Project Vote Smart, "Michael Abraham," accessed August 27, 2013
- YouTube video of announcement of candidacy
- Abraham's Facebook page
Footnotes
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections, "2013 Official Candidates List for House of Delegates by District," accessed July 11, 2013
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Project Vote Smart, "Michael Abraham," accessed August 27, 2013
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Michael Abraham, "Meet Michael," accessed August 27, 2013
- ↑ Abraham for Delegate, "The Issues," accessed August 27, 2013
- ↑ Virginia Board of Elections, “Official Results - 2013 General Election," accessed December 2, 2013
