Matthew Lang
Matthew Lang (Republican Party) ran for election to the Virginia State Senate to represent District 38. He lost in the general election on November 7, 2023.
Biography
Lang was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He earned an associate degree from Northern Virginia Community College in 2004, a bachelor's degree from the American Public University System in 2005, and attended Denver University for graduate school. His career experience includes working as an international security consultant. He specializes in security concerns and the protection of humanitarian relief organizations in developing countries.[1]
Elections
2023
See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2023
General election
General election for Virginia State Senate District 38
Incumbent Jennifer Boysko defeated Matthew Lang in the general election for Virginia State Senate District 38 on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jennifer Boysko (D) | 68.5 | 47,623 |
 | Matthew Lang (R) | 31.3 | 21,742 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 200 | ||
| Total votes: 69,565 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jennifer Boysko advanced from the Democratic primary for Virginia State Senate District 38.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Matthew Lang advanced from the Republican primary for Virginia State Senate District 38.
Endorsements
Lang received the following endorsements.
2021
See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2021
General election
General election for Virginia House of Delegates District 36
Incumbent Ken Plum defeated Matthew Lang in the general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 36 on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Ken Plum (D) | 71.7 | 26,189 |
| Matthew Lang (R) | 28.1 | 10,287 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 69 | ||
| Total votes: 36,545 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 36
Incumbent Ken Plum defeated Mary Barthelson in the Democratic primary for Virginia House of Delegates District 36 on June 8, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ken Plum | 77.4 | 6,180 |
 | Mary Barthelson | 22.6 | 1,801 | |
| Total votes: 7,981 | |||
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Republican convention
The Republican convention was canceled. Matthew Lang advanced from the Republican convention for Virginia House of Delegates District 36.
Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2023
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2021
Matthew Lang completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Lang's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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and security consultant. Throughout his service, Matthew has always put the needs of others first.
Matthew will fight for the hardworking people of Virginia’s 36th District, bringing the same dedication from his security career, an unwavering commitment to protect those unable to protect themselves by amplifying the voice for those who are unheard. Matthew is uniquely positioned to serve Virginia’s 36th House of Delegates District.- As a father, Matt believes every child, regardless of race, ethnicity or socioeconomic status deserves a quality education, and that means opening our schools, five days a week, so that students receive that face to face instruction that they deserve. He will fight for the opportunity for every student to have the education he or she deserves in a safe and protected environment.
- Walking hand in hand with reopening our schools, is reopening the economy, without government hinderance, so that parents and people are able to work to provide for themselves and families. Businesses, restaurants and events can and will responsibly operate, they just need the chance to do so.
- As a former Sheriff’s Deputy, Matt knows the challenges that our law enforcement officers face daily. He also understands that they make our communities safer. Our police officers and first responders willingly put their lives on the line to protect us and our families. As Delegate, Matt will defend these American heroes from dangerous proposals such as defunding or disbanding our police departments and work to increase funding for salaries and training to ensure our departments can recruit the best and justly serve our community.
These issues are not partisan issues, but are common sense and that is what I will
I read a lot of historical topics, from all regions of the world, but also like to read fiction for fun as well.
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See also
2023 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 12, 2021.
