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Paul Krizek

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Paul Krizek is running for Virginia State Delegate, District 16.

Personal background

Paul has a bachelor's degree from the University of Virginia and a law degree from Catholic University. He lives with his wife, Tracey, and their daughter in Mount Vernon. They attend St. Luke's Episcopal Church.

Professional background

Paul is chief counsel and vice president for Christian Relief Services Charities, Inc. He used to be the executive director of Running Strong for American Indian Youth and an immigration constituent service staffer for Congressman Jim Moran.

Political background

Paul Krizek is currently the state delegate representing District 44. He was first elected in 2015 and has been in office for four terms.

Energy & the Environment

Wants more funding to develop renewable energy sources.

Supports the the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, a regional market for the trading of carbon dioxide allowances.

Supports legislation that provides tax rebates for Virginians who purchase energy-efficient vehicles or install solar panels.

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Economy

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.

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 abortion.

Supports expanding Medicaid, which provides health insurance for low-income, senior, and disabled Virginians.

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

Wants more funding for education.

Supports improving teacher diversity and retention.

As a state delegate, voted against a bill that would have required school principals to tell parents if their child tells a school employee that they don’t identify with their gender assigned at birth or asks to be identified by another gender.

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Public Safety

Supports gun control, including more background checks.

Wants to require that new school buses have seat belts.

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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