Candidate Spotlight's 2024
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Candidate Spotlight: Terris Todd
Meet Terris Todd, Todd is a candidate for Virginia's 7th Congressional District. The current representative Abigail Spanberger is not seeking re-election. Todd has a long background in politics and education. Todd was a five-term County Commissioner, Civil Service Commissioner, and the Vice Chairman of the Michigan Republican party. Todd was then appointed by the White House to the Department of Education under Former President Donald Trump and moved to Virginia. Todd has been a teacher and former principal. If elected to Congress the main issues Todd will fight for are a secure border, the economy, education, parental rights, and addressing crime. Since Spanberger is not seeking reelection VA-07 has a heavily Republican-dominated candidate field with six other Republican candidates vying for the party’s nomination compared to four Democratic candidates. VA-07 will be the most competitive district in the Commonwealth heading into the General Election in November.
Candidate Spotlight: KRYSTLE KAUL
Meet Krystle Kaul, Kaul is running for Virginia’s 10th Congressional District. The current representative Jennifer Wexton is not seeking reelection. Kaul is a small business owner and teacher. Kaul’s days in defense and intelligence, most notably as a Director (GS-15) at the Department of Defense, instilled in her a profound understanding of national security, a foundation that fuels her vision for a safer, stronger country. Her passion for education is evident in her role as a teacher, where she empowers the next generation at MIT through the 2U program. As a local small business owner, Kaul has experienced firsthand the economic challenges and opportunity challenges in Virginia. If elected to Congress, Kaul hopes to focus on education, healthcare, public safety, and promoting minority-owned small businesses. Kaul is not a politician; Kaul wants to bring a fresh new perspective to Congress. Kaul is joined by a large democratic field for the party’s nomination. Other candidates include Travis Nembhard, Atif Qarni, Del. Dan Helmer, and many others.
Candidate Spotlight: John Prabhudoss
Meet John Prabhudoss, Prabhudoss is a candidate for Virginia's 7th Congressional District. The current representative Abigail Spanberger is not seeking reelection and instead running for Virginia’s Governor’s Mansion in 2025. Prabhudoss has worked on bipartisan issues on Capitol Hill for 35 years. if elected to congress the main issues Prabhudoss will fight for are education, infrastructure, and veteran care. Since Spanberger is not seeking reelection VA-07 will most likely be the most competitive district in the state. Prabhudoss is joined by a very large republican field including Derrick Anderson, Terris Todd, Jonathon Myers plus many others
Candidate Spotlight: Mark Leighton
Meet Mark Leighton, Leighton is a candidate for Virginia's 10th Congressional District. Rep. Jennifer Wexton has recently announced her decision not to seek re-election, citing health reasons related to her rare form of Parkinson's Disease. Leighton became involved in politics when was a senior in college. Leighton graduated law school from Georgetown University in 2004 and he interned for New York Senator Chuck Schumer's campaign in 1988. He knocked on doors for Hillary Clinton in 2016 and Joe Biden in 2020. If he gets elected to Congress his main priorities are healthcare, college tuition, and lowering gas prices.
Candidate Spotlight: Del. David Reid
Meet David Reid, a member of the Virginia House of Delegates and candidate for Virginia's 10th Congressional District. The current Rep. Jennifer Wexton has decided not to run for re-election due to her rare form of Parkinson's Disease, Reid has lived in the 10th Congressional District for 24 years, Reid has served in the Virginia General Assembly for six years, during which he has successfully passed 37 bills, all of them bipartisan. If elected to Congress, Reid intends to prioritize economic development, college affordability/workforce development and advocating for reproductive rights. Reid is running against Former House of Delegates Speaker of the House Eileen Filler-Corn, Mark Leighton, Krystle Kaul, and State Sen. Jennifer Boysko plus many others for the Democratic nomination.