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Veronica Coleman
Veronica Coleman was a 2017 Democratic candidate for District 84 of the Virginia House of Delegates.
Biography
Coleman was born in Halifax, Virginia. She completed her bachelor's degree at Danville Community College and Averett University. She received her doctor of ministry degree from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio. Her professional experience includes founding and serving as the pastor of New Jerusalem Ministries.[1]
Campaign themes
2017
Coleman's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[2]
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Quality Healthcare for All I believe every Virginian has a right to quality healthcare. I will support policies that move us closer to that reality, including the expansion of Medicaid. As a former healthcare executive, I have seen the devastation that can occur in families without access to affordable health services. I have also witnessed the painful decisions that have to be made between paying for health services or paying for food and other necessities of life. Education We must ensure that our children have the best possible education. I am committed to providing the resources that contribute to a strong public education system that prepares our children for the challenges of the 21st century. I support early childhood programs( preschool) and all day kindergarten. I also believe that anyone who desires a higher education should be able to achieve their goal without going into “mortgage level “ debt. Making two years post high school education available to all students will go a long way towards making this a reality. I support students having the option of two years of vocational training and/or community college post high school paid in full. Environment Climate change is real. Coastal cities are being threatened by rising sea levels. The Environmental Protection Agency is under attack. I am committed to fighting for policies that protect our public lands and waterways. I will introduce and support legislation that addresses threats to the Chesapeake Bay and our coastal cities. Protecting Voting Rights/ Redistricting The right to vote is a core principle of our democracy. I believe we should make it easier to vote, not harder. We must work to restore the full protections of the Voting Rights Act. We must end political and racial gerrymandering. I will fight for bipartisan redistricting reform in the Commonwealth.
I will fight against discriminatory Voter ID laws that disproportionately burden young voters, diverse communities and people of color, low-income families, people with disabilities, the elderly and women. Economic Security and Economic Justice I believe the best way to support everyday working families is to ensure a strong economy and create good paying jobs. I support the raising of the minimum wage to a “living wage”. No one should have to work two or three jobs just to make ends meet. This also means supporting small business and encouraging entrepreneurship. We must invest in and demand a level playing field for all Virginians. Wealth inequality is bad for all. Everyone deserves the chance to perform at their level of potential. Barriers standing in the way of those achievements must be eliminated. [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 Glenn Davis (R) defeated Veronica Coleman (D) in the Virginia House of Delegates District 84 general election.[5]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 84 General Election, 2017 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Glenn Davis Incumbent |
51.77% | 10,835 | |
| Democratic | Veronica Coleman | 48.23% | 10,093 | |
| Total Votes | 20,928 | |||
| Source: Virginia Department of Elections | ||||
Democratic primary election
Veronica Coleman ran unopposed in the Virginia House of Delegates District 84 Democratic primary.[6]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 84 Democratic Primary, 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | ||
| Veronica Coleman | ||
Republican primary election
Incumbent Glenn Davis ran unopposed in the Virginia House of Delegates District 84 Republican primary.[7]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 84 Republican Primary, 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | ||
| Glenn Davis Incumbent | ||
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
- ↑ veronicacoleman.org, "About Veronica," accessed August 30, 2017
- ↑ veronicacoleman.org, "On the Issues," accessed August 30, 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
