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Samuel Hixon
Samuel "Ben" Hixon was a 2017 Democratic candidate for District 30 of the Virginia House of Delegates.
Biography
Hixson's professional experience includes working as an artificial intelligence researcher.[1]
Campaign themes
2017
Hixon’s campaign website highlighted the following issues:[2]
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Civil Rights Freedom means equal treatment for everyone. It means being able to live our lives without fear of discrimination or persecution. Ben is a libertarian and a Democrat because the Democratic Party is the party of freedom. Economy Ben believes in economic and personal liberty, removing barriers to business such as excessive occupational licensing, eliminating regressive taxes like the car tax and the grocery tax, and privatizing the ABC. Ben also believes that in order to be effectively free, we need access to the basic tools that allow us to participate in society: universal healthcare, public education, free community college, and strong social safety nets. Education An affordable education is a fundamental freedom that must be defended. How can we be free to pursue life and liberty if we’re unable to get an education? We deserve equal access to the tools necessary to succeed in society. Our schools should be inspirational centers of learning. Teachers need more support and better pay. Rural areas need equal access to high speed internet. Those of us who experienced a good public education and gained the tools to succeed are willing to pay a little more in order for our children to have the same opportunities. Environment Clean air and water are fundamental freedoms that must be defended. How can we possibly be free to pursue our lives if poison comes from the faucet? What happened in Flint, Michigan was more than government incompetence: it was a violation of basic human freedoms. Ben will fight to keep our environment healthy, water clean, and public lands public. Gun Rights Self defense is a fundamental human freedom. Ben will defend the rights of gun owners with the same passion he defends our other freedoms. [3] |
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Elections
2017
General election
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] Incumbent Nick Freitas (R) defeated Samuel Hixon (D) in the Virginia House of Delegates District 30 general election.[5]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 30 General Election, 2017 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Nick Freitas Incumbent |
62.20% | 15,355 | |
| Democratic | Samuel Hixon | 37.80% | 9,333 | |
| Total Votes | 24,688 | |||
| Source: Virginia Department of Elections | ||||
Democratic primary election
Samuel Hixon advanced to the general election by defeating Annette Hyde in the Democratic caucus.[6]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 30 Democratic Primary, 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | ||
| Samuel Hixon | ||
Republican primary election
Incumbent Nick Freitas ran unopposed in the Virginia House of Delegates District 30 Republican primary.[7]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 30 Republican Primary, 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | ||
| Nick Freitas Incumbent | ||
Endorsements
2017
In 2017, Hixon’s endorsements included the following:
- NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia[8]
See also
- State legislative elections, 2017
- Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2017
- State legislative special elections, 2017
- Virginia House of Delegates
- Virginia State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ benhixon.ngpvanhost.com, "Meet Ben," accessed August 14, 2017
- ↑ benhixon.ngpvanhost.com, "Issues," accessed August 14, 2017
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ 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
- ↑ NARAL, "2017 Endorsed House Candidates," accessed August 31, 2017
