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David Kennedy (Virginia)
David Kennedy (independent) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 8th Congressional District. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Kennedy completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
David Kennedy was born in Ridgewood, New Jersey. He earned a bachelor's degree from Lehigh University in 1985. He earned a graduate degree from the University of Chicago in 1989 and a graduate degree from the Wesley Theological Seminary in 2023. His career experience includes working in advocacy.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Virginia's 8th Congressional District election, 2024
Virginia's 8th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 18 Democratic primary)
Virginia's 8th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 18 Republican primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Virginia District 8
Incumbent Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr. defeated Jerry Torres, David Kennedy, and Bentley Hensel in the general election for U.S. House Virginia District 8 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr. (D) | 71.5 | 274,593 |
 | Jerry Torres (R) | 24.7 | 94,676 | |
 | David Kennedy (Independent)  | 2.6 | 9,956 | |
 | Bentley Hensel (Independent) | 1.0 | 3,656 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 1,034 | ||
| Total votes: 383,915 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jeramy Olmack (No Party Affiliation)
- Stephen Leon (Independent)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Donald Sternoff Beyer Jr. advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 8.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Andrew Campbell (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Jerry Torres advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Virginia District 8.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Mike Webb (R)
- Bill Moher (R)
- Adam Sahebian (R)
- Heerak Christian Kim (R)
- Gavin Proffitt (R)
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Kennedy in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
David Kennedy completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Kennedy's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- I am grounded in the principle to Love Neighbor ...
- Respect Differences ...
- and when pushed, Stand-up to Bullies
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Campaign website
Kennedy's campaign website stated the following:
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SAFE STREETS We need partnerships between schools, police, the criminal justice system, and the faith community to make our streets safe. Innocent children cannot be shot, carjackings cannot be the norm, and fear can not dominate our lives. AFFORDABLE HOUSING This hectic world requires our homes to be sanctuaries for peace and rest. We need a larger supply of safe and affordable housing – partnerships across business, government, nonprofits, and the faith community are the engine. THE DIGNITY OF A JOB Our jobs should represent the best of America where workers are honored for their contributions to the American economy. Most importantly, our jobs must pay a fair and living wage, which allows Americans to support themselves and their families. TEACHERS, PARENTS, LIBRARIES, AND IDEAS This combination is the secret sauce that has the potential to make American education the best in the world. Whether learning happens in the public, private, or home school, all of our children deserve the best education possible. LOVE & COMPASSION FOR THE WORLD We are people of love and compassion – which means deep care for the Earth and all her residents. Crises around mental illness, opioids, violence, and the climate require we advocate together for policies that protect the Earth and her most vulnerable. A WOMAN’S RIGHT TO CHOOSE Control over one’s reproductive rights is not negotiable and government cannot take this right away. And while we may disagree, let’s at least unite to fight for the best education, healthcare, and housing for all children. |
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| —David Kennedy's campaign website (2024)[3] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 12, 2024
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ David Kennedy's campaign website, “Issues & Priorities,” accessed September 24, 2024
