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Holly Seibold

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Holly Seibold is running for Virginia State Delegate, District 12.

Personal background

Holly Seibold attended American University, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications, Law, Economics, and Government (CLEG). She then attended the George Washington University, where she received her Master of Education degree in Elementary Education. She currently lives in the Town of Vienna with her husband and two children.

Professional background

Holly Seibold is the current Founder and Executive Director for Bringing Resources to Aid Women's Shelters (BRAWS), where she has worked since 2015. She is also a small business owner. She was previously the Director and Lead Instructor at M2 Academy from 2014 to 2018, and an Educator in the Fairfax County Public School system from 2003 to 2009.

Political background

Holly Seibold is currently the state delegate representing Virginia's 35th district. She was elected in 2023 during a special election and is serving her first term. She is a member of the Communications, Technology, and Innovation Committee; and the Public Safety Committee. She was previously appointed to the Virginia Council on Women by Governor Ralph Northam.

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Energy & the Environment

Said, "Climate change is a crisis that we must address at all levels of government as well, including maintaining and strengthening Virginia’s carbon-emissions standards."

As a state delegate, voted against a bill that would have banned Virginia’s government from banning or restricting the use of natural gas.

As a state delegate, voted for a bill that will lower energy bills for Virginian’s by $6-$7 per month by changing the way Virginia’s monopoly energy provider, Dominion Energy, can set prices.

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Economy

Supports small businesses and workforce development.

Said, "I support tax rebates that provide much-needed relief to Virginians who need it the most, while also committing to new investments to ensure world-class education and public safety."

As a state delegate, voted for a bill that limits the amount of THC in hemp products to 0.3% of the product and 2 milligrams total. Possession of marijuana is decriminalized in Virginia but there is no legal market for sales of THC products.

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Healthcare

Supports access to abortion.

Supports paid family leave.

Wants to ensure accessibility of healthcare for all.

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Education

Said, "As a mother to two kids in our public schools, I will also work to protect our progress on gun reform and ensure our kids receive the highest quality education."

Wants to increase investment in public education.

Said, "I do believe the government has a role in ensuring standards of education. However, recent actions by the governor to attempt to override parents and the school boards that they elect is wrong and should be considered government overreach."

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Public Safety

Supports increased regulation of firearms.

As a state delegate, voted against a bill that would have let drug dealers be charged with murder if one of their customers dies of a drug overdose. The punishment would have been 5-40 years in prison.

As a state delegate, voted for a bill that gives people $300 off their taxes if they buy a gun safe or lock box. The credit expires in 2027.

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