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Ryan McDougle

REPUBLICAN

Ryan McDougle is running for Virginia State Senator, District 26.

Personal background

Ryan is originally from Virginia. He has a bachelor's degree in political science and history from James Madison University and a law degree from the College of William & Mary. He lives with his wife and daughter in Hanover County.

Professional background

Ryan is the principal lawyer at McDougle Law Firm, PC.

Political background

Ryan McDougle is currently the state senator representing district 4. He was first elected in 2005 and has been in office for four terms. He is chair of the senate's Republican Caucus. He was previously a state delegate from 2002 until 2006.

Energy & the Environment

As a state senator, 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.

As a state senator, voted against a bill that would have given lowand middle-income Virginians loans and funding to install solar panels or make their homes more energy efficient.

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Economy

Wants to lower taxes.

As a state senator, 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 senator, 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

Opposes abortion.

As a state senator, opposed expanding Medicaid, which provides health insurance to low-income, senior, and disabled Virginians.

As a state senator, voted against a bill that would have put a fundamental right to reproductive freedom in Virginia’s constitution, which would have made abortion constitutionally protected in the state.

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Education

As a state senator, voted for a bill that requires schools to improve reading skills in students from kindergarten through third grade to address learning loss from the pandemic.

As a state senator, voted for a bill that lets companies be sued for publishing or distributing online content that is “harmful to minors” without checking the age of the internet users accessing the content.

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Public Safety

Wants more funding for the police.

Opposes gun control.

As a state senator, 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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