Angela Lynn
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Angela Lynn was a 2017 Democratic candidate for District 25 of the Virginia House of Delegates.
Biography
Lynn received a bachelor’s degree in outdoor recreational management and education from Northern Michigan University and a M.Ed. from William and Mary College. Her professional experience includes working in higher education administration and for FEMA.[1]
Campaign themes
2017
Lynn’s campaign website highlighted the following issues:[2]
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Governmental Ethics: Transparency and an ethical government are the expectations. Unfortunately, many legislators in Richmond seem to have forgotten that. Legislators have gerrymandered districts to protect their own power; bills providing transparency into votes have been killed; and legislators are using their seats for personal gain. As a member of the General Assembly, I will not only act with highest standards of integrity, but work to ensure all members are required to do so under law. Environmental Protection and Public Lands: We live in some of the most beautiful land in our country, and we must protect and preserve it for future generations. This will require common-sense oversight of our natural resources and prioritizing energy that’s sustainable for our community. Land grabs by private companies for corporate gain are an abuse of eminent domain claims. The welfare of our community, not corporations, should be prioritized. As Delegate, I will work to ensure that property rights are respected, and the health and wellness of the community is prioritized. Gerrymandering: A fairly elected government is one of the pillars of our democracy. Gerrymandering, when politicians in power warp legislative districts for their own gain, damages our electoral process, undermines our government, and increases partisan gridlock. Virginia is ranked one of the most gerrymandered states in the country today, which means that very few state elections are competitive, giving the incumbent an almost unbeatable advantage. As your Representative, I will work to encourage the creation of non-partisan, compact districts to ensure that every voter’s voice is heard equally. Education: As a former educator, I know firsthand the challenges our teachers and students face. As a mother who raised five children in Virginia public schools, I know the importance of a strong public education system that starts from pre-kindergarten. I will work to ensure strong funding for our schools, and to ensure the neediest are able to learn, I will fight to keep nutritional programs available to ensure hunger isn’t an impediment to learning. Veterans and Military: I’ve been part of a military family my entire life. I was born on the military base where my father served, and my husband had a distinguished career in the military. I am now a proud Blue Star mother, with two children serving as pilots and officers in the Air Force. I understand what it means to be a military daughter, wife, and mother. I will labor to support veterans, active service members, and their families because it is our obligation to support those who defend us. |
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2015
| “ | Angela Will Ensure That Every Vote Counts
Angela believes that voters should pick their representatives, not have representatives pick their voters. House Republicans have gerrymandered the Commonwealth to such an extent that groups have sued the state. Judges at the state and federal level have ruled that districts need be redrawn, however, Speaker Howell and his cronies are fighting fair redistricting at a cost of millions to the Virginia tax-payer. Steve Landes sits on the Privileges and Elections Committee and was the deciding vote to kill legislation guaranteeing fair redistricting practices. Angela believes that every vote matters and will work to support non-partisan redistricting. Angela Will Enhance Virginia’s Health Care System Angela supports the expansion of Medicaid in Virginia. By forgoing the expansion, the House of Delegates sent Virginia tax-payer dollars to other states. The University of Virginia and its health system is the largest employer in the 25th district, and by not expanding Medicaid, the area is losing out on thousands of well-paying jobs. Expansion would inject over $6 billion dollars per year into the Virginia economy and cost savings would pay for the commonwealth’s share of expansion. Angela Will Fight to Restore Virginia to the Top in Education Angela has served her community as a public school teacher and a college administrator. She understands, firsthand, the issues facing teachers, administrators, and students. Angela will ensure that schools are fully-funded and that teachers have the freedom and resources to teach students life skills, rather than teaching to a test. Angela Will Protect Our Heritage from Greedy Land Grabs Angela believes in the rights of landowners to decide what happens to their own land. Greedy power grabs by entities like Dominion subvert the intentions of eminent domain. While enacting lawful authority of eminent domain is sometimes necessary for the benefit of the community, to use this action in order to pad corporate coffers is reprehensible. Communities and utilities need to be good stewards of our lands. People and property should come before corporate profit. Infrastructure is an integral part of any community. It affects the economy, our schools, and our taxes. Angela believes that we need to make sure that we invest in updating and building needed infrastructure. Farmers need roads to get crops to market and our children deserve a save route to school. The Commonwealth needs to work with localities to address our infrastructure and transportation needs instead of turning a blind eye. Angela Will Ensure Energy Generation is Done Safely Angela believes that natural gas is an important bridge fuel and that it should be used in combination with clean-energy technology. Investments in low and no carbon technology can provide thousands of permanent jobs in Virginia. Installation, maintenance, and manufacturing of renewable technology cannot be outsourced. Angela Will Grow and Promote Virginia’s Economy Angela will strengthen small businesses and work to ensure Virginia companies get the first crack at state contracts, so our tax dollars create jobs here. She also supports equal pay for equal work because Virginia families are penalized when women make less than they deserve.[4][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.[5] Incumbent Steve Landes (R) defeated Angela Lynn (D) in the Virginia House of Delegates District 25 general election.[6]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 25 General Election, 2017 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Steve Landes Incumbent |
58.05% | 17,688 | |
| Democratic | Angela Lynn | 41.95% | 12,783 | |
| Total Votes | 30,471 | |||
| Source: Virginia Department of Elections | ||||
Democratic primary election
Angela Lynn ran unopposed in the Virginia House of Delegates District 25 Democratic primary.[7]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 25 Democratic Primary, 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | ||
| Angela Lynn | ||
Republican primary election
Incumbent Steve Landes ran unopposed in the Virginia House of Delegates District 25 Republican primary.[8]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 25 Republican Primary, 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | ||
| Steve Landes Incumbent | ||
2015
Elections for the Virginia House of Delegates took place in 2015. A primary election was held on June 9, 2015. The general election took place on November 3, 2015. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 26, 2015.[9] Angela Lynn was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Steve Landes was unopposed in the Republican primary. Landes defeated Lynn in the general election.[10][11]
| Virginia House of Delegates, District 25 General Election, 2015 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Steve Landes Incumbent |
66.3% | 12,103 | |
| Democratic | Angela Lynn | 33.7% | 6,158 | |
| Total Votes | 18,261 | |||
Endorsements
2017
In 2017, Lynn’s endorsements included the following:
- National Organization for Women-Virginia Chapter[12]
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
- ↑ lynnforvirginia.com, "Meet Angela," accessed August 11, 2017
- ↑ lynnforvirginia.com, "Issues," accessed August 11, 2017
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Lynn for Virginia, "Issues," accessed October 29, 2015
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections, "2015 November Election Calendar," accessed January 2, 2015
- ↑ Virginia Board of Elections, "2015 Primary election results," accessed September 1, 2015
- ↑ Virginia Board of Elections, "2015 General election candidates," accessed September 1, 2015
- ↑ National Organization for Women-Virginia Chapter, "Endorsed Candidates," accessed August 31, 2017
