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Marcus Simon

DEMOCRAT

Marcus Simon is running for Virginia State Delegate, District 13.

Personal background

Marcus is originally from Fairfax. He went to McLean High School. He has a bachelor's degree in Near and Middle Eastern Studies from New York University and a law degree from American University. He lives with his wife and two children.

Professional background

Marcus is a lawyer. He owns Ekko Title. He used to be a partner at ;law firm Leggett, Simon, Freemyers, & Lyon and an associate at law firm Hunzeker, Lyon & Leggett, PLC. He served in the U.S. Army.

Political background

Marcus Simon is currently the state delegate representing District 53. He is a member of the Communications, Technology and Innovation Committee; the Courts of Justice Committee; and the Finance Committee.

Energy & the Environment

Wants to promote renewable energy.

Believes in protecting natural resources.

Supports reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

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Economy

Supports raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour.

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.

As a state delegate, voted for a bill that lowered taxes on groceries from 2.5% to 1%, except for alcohol, tobacco, and prepared hot foods. Diapers and feminine hygiene products were included in the tax decrease.

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Healthcare

Wants to ensure access to contraception and abortion services for all.

Supports abortion.

As a state delegate, voted against a bill that would have let patients sue hospitals that weren’t transparent about their prices for services.

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Education

Plans to expand access to early childhood education.

Supports increasing teacher salaries.

Wants to increase funding for public schools and reduce class sizes.

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Public Safety

Wants to restore Virginia's one-handgun-a-month limit.

Plans to give localities the ability to restrict firearms in public areas.

Supports universal background checks.

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