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Why Vote for Virginia Democrats?

Virginia legislative accomplishments since Democrats took control in 2019

Housing

Eviction protections – including

14-day notice and payment plan offers
Consent to enter (landlords must give 72 hours’ notice)
Right of redemption (48 hours to clear accounts and pay all monies)

Education

All public schools must offer in-person instruction in Virginia
Teachers pay (5%) increase;
Cultural competence tests required for teachers/counselors etc.

COURTS/CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM

Law enforcement agencies will be required to wear body cameras (funds will be provided with Senate bill 1119
Abolished the death penalty
Established an Office Of Civil Rights office (to focus on unnecessary and unconstitutional policing; combats housing discriminations, combatting LBGTQ & gender based discriminations, combats pregnancy discriminations)

GUN SAFETY/ GUN REFORM

5 days for background check
Persons with a history of violence cannot own a firearm
More leeway by local government to ban guns in public spaces, like parks, rec centers, etc

CHILDREN

Must be 21 to purchase tobacco and nicotine products.
Ministers, priests, etc. now have an obligation to report suspected child abuse, except where the religious doctrine to remain secret.
Elementary and middle school children can no longer be charged with ‘disorderly conduct’

HEALTH

Prescription Insulin will no longer cost more than $50.00 for a 30/day supply.
Assed the Reproductive Health Protection Act, eliminating restrictions on abortions.
Decriminalized marijuana and working towards full retail legalization in 2023.

INCOME/SUPPORT

The minimum wage will increase, incrementally to 15.00/hour
Fair Labor Standards Act – employers must pay overtime for over 40 hours (stricter exemptions)
Simple drug felons (marijuana) can still be eligible for food stamps based solely on that conviction.

And there's more!

You will no longer need a voter id to vote.
You will no longer need an excuse to vote absentee-in person
Students entering college in Virginia will be entitled to in state tuition as long as you can prove Virginia residency (specifically assists undocumented persons).