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Peter Volosin
Peter Volosin (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Virginia House of Delegates to represent District 11. He did not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on June 8, 2021.
Elections
2021
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2021
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 11
Incumbent Sam Rasoul defeated Charlie Nave in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 11 on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Sam Rasoul (D) | 64.5 | 14,532 |
 | Charlie Nave (R) | 35.3 | 7,963 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 37 | ||
| Total votes: 22,532 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Sam Rasoul advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 11.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Peter Volosin (D)
Republican convention
The Republican convention was canceled. Charlie Nave advanced from the Republican convention for Virginia House of Delegates District 11.
Campaign finance
2018
General election
Benjamin Lee Cline defeated Jennifer Lewis in the general election for U.S. House Virginia District 6 on November 6, 2018.
General election
General election for U.S. House Virginia District 6
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Benjamin Lee Cline (R) | 59.7 | 167,957 |
 | Jennifer Lewis (D) | 40.2 | 113,133 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 287 | ||
| Total votes: 281,377 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Michael Frend (Independent)
- Steve America (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Jennifer Lewis defeated Peter Volosin, Charlotte Moore, and Sergio Coppola in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 6 on June 12, 2018.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 6
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jennifer Lewis | 47.7 | 8,202 |
 | Peter Volosin | 27.2 | 4,678 | |
 | Charlotte Moore | 18.5 | 3,175 | |
 | Sergio Coppola | 6.7 | 1,150 | |
| Total votes: 17,205 | |||
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Republican primary election
The 6th Congressional District Republican Committee held a nominating convention on May 19, 2018. State Delegate Ben Cline (R) was selected as the Republican nominee for U.S. House Virginia District 6 after receiving 52 percent of the vote.[1]
Campaign themes
2021
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Peter Volosin did not complete Ballotpedia's 2021 Candidate Connection survey.
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
- See also: Ballotpedia's candidate surveys
Peter Volosin participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on May 26, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Peter Volosin's responses follow below.[2]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
| “ | To make change for the people of the 6th district, my priorities will be to make healthcare affordable and accessible to everyone, to invest in infrastructure improvements, and to make it easier to get what you need to start a business.
During my time as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), I saw first-hand the cruelty of our healthcare system. If we give areas that have one or zero insurers the ability to now buy in to Medicare, Sen. Tim Kaine’s Medicare X plan, we can lower premiums by up to 30% while giving patients greater access to services. It is important to protect and expand Medicaid expand programs for those most vulnerable among us, including seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income families. By improving our road, rail and internet infrastructure, goods, people, and ideas can move more freely. Rail transportation for example, is an increasingly attractive option and brings tourists into the district. As banks consolidate and get bigger, they see smaller investments, like farms and new businesses, as unworthy of investment. At this point, we need to keep banks from consolidating and support local banks that keep money in the community. Small businesses create jobs faster than traditional companies and I will work to pass legislation that clears the way for entrepreneurs to build new businesses.[3][4] |
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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
| “ | Because my mother was a teacher, education was extremely important to my family. I saw how hard she worked to inspire a new generation of learners, but barely had the funds to make it happen. My priority in Congress will be to support our public school systems. From pre-K to college, Congress needs to act now to make sure the American education system is world-class, affordable and relevant to the changing needs of our students.
To do this, I will start with solutions that reduce the personal costs associated with education. As more students graduate with five-figure loan debt (on average, $37,712) and stagnant wages that barely cover the interest, our nation is facing a crisis. With this financial burden, young people are struggling to get by, discouraging the creation of new families, farms and businesses. Congress also needs to support pre-K and after school programs that provide vital services beyond education.Cite error: Invalid |
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Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Peter Volosin answered the following:
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow and why?
| “ | While there are plenty of people whom I admire for different reasons, Senator Mark Warner is the political leader I admire most. Growing up in Virginia, I was a teenager when he was first elected. What impresses me most about Senator Warner has been his ability to work across the aisle to get things done, he’s pragmatic. He also fights for Virginians in every part of the Commonwealth. He is a statesman, innovator, and leader who works everyday to make our lives better.[4] | ” |
| “ | An elected official has to have an open mind, open ear and open door. We saw what great lengths our retiring Congressman, Bob Goodlatte, took to avoid his constituents. Our district is roughly the size of New Jersey and the problems facing people are very different. What I see talking to people is that a general sense of unease exists here in the Blue Ridge. Too many hardworking people are still not making ends meet. Our elected officials need to take these real life fears to Congress and act on our behalf.[4] | ” |
| “ | The first historical event that really sticks in my brain is the Columbine High School Shooting in 1999, I was 13 years-old. I could not fathom how a public school, not unlike where I went everyday, could be such a dangerous place. What strikes me now is how unsurprised I am when a school shooting occurs, like the tragedies at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and Santa Fe High School. It can be so easy to feel numb to these most extreme acts of violence; however I am encouraged by the students who are rising up and demanding effective and lasting change from their elected officials. If elected, I hope to raise up their voices even higher.[4] | ” |
| “ | My first job out of college was working the front desk at a hotel, I worked there for 2 years. I graduated during the economic crash of 2008, so feeling a lot of anxiety and uncertainty, I waited for 8 hours in line at a job fair to talk to a recruiter. That job also gave me a chance to be a leader as an organizer for UNITE HERE Local 30. I am thankful for the opportunities I had through working there; however I know that the anxiety and uncertainty continues for many citizens of the 6th District. My priority in Congress will be to create jobs for our region so that people can get ahead, not just get by. That means growing our own local industries - supporting small, hometown and high-growth businesses, which create good-paying jobs that stay rooted in our communities.[4] | ” |
| “ | I have wonderful memories of waking up my parents with my brother on Christmas morning. To me, that holiday represents so much joy and hope. Recently, one my our staff members invited me to a Passover Seder, hosted by the Washington and Lee University Hillel. It was an incredible experience. I saw how, like Christmas, Passover represents joy and hope, especially in times of strife.[4] | ” |
| “ | My favorite thing in my house is definitely my dog, Rula. My husband, Malcolm, and I rescued her from a shelter in Mozambique. She had ear mites and a rough patch on her neck from being chained up, and she was so nervous around people. After much hard work, and a lot of treats, I can see such a huge change in Rula. She is much more social and it is amazing to see how well she interacts with the volunteers and staff that are constantly weaving in and out of the house.[4] | ” |
| “ | The biggest threat to democracy today, simply put, is gerrymandering and campaign financing. Gerrymandering was bad enough when Governor Gerry was drawing what he thought would be the most favorable districts for him in 1812, but how do we think it will be when artificial intelligence gets involved? In 2010, leaders used the most computing power ever to create our maps, and what the country got was some of the most ineffective Congresses in American history. Gerrymandering encourages political extremism, discourages voter turnout and makes some voters’ voices “less valuable” than others. Ending the dysfunction starts with using an independent system to draw districts.
The campaign finance system gives the greatest voice to the deepest pockets. Look at 2017, popular plans that could’ve helped the American people, like an infrastructure bill, took a backseat to what the big money wanted – corporate tax cuts and an end to the ACA. To be more practical, fundraising takes time away from elected leaders. That’s time they could be hearing constituents, reading and writing bills, or building connections with other members. If we want these three things I mentioned, free up the Congressperson’s time. That’s why I support the bipartisan STOP Act (HR 528) because I believe that’s a step in the right direction.[4] |
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See also
- United States House of Representatives
- Virginia's 6th Congressional District election, 2018
- Virginia's 6th Congressional District
2021 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Seattle Times, "Convention selects Ben Cline as nominee for open seat in Va.," May 19, 2018
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Peter Volosin's responses," May 26, 2018
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
