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Jeremy McPike
DEMOCRAT
Jeremy McPike is running for Virginia State Senator, District 29.
Personal background
Jeremy is originally from Prince William County. He has a bachelor's degree in government and politics and a master's degree in public administration from George Mason University. He lives with his wife and family in Dale City.
Professional background
Jeremy used to be the director of general services for the city of Alexandria. He also used to be an emergency medical technician (EMT) and a firefighter for 20 years.
Political background
Jeremy McPike is currently the state senator representing district 29. He was first elected in 2015 and has been in office for two terms. He is chair of the General Laws and Technology Subcommittee: Gaming, and the Rehabilitation and Social Services Subcommittee: Cannabis.
Energy & the Environment
Wants to protect the Virginia Clean Economy Act, which is set to get to zero carbon emission by the state's energy grid by 2050.
Supports the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, which is an agreement between Northeastern states to decrease carbon emissions by energy companies.
As a state senator, voted for a bill that will lower energy bills for Virginians by $6-$7 per month by changing the way Virginia’s monopoly energy provider, Dominion Energy, can set prices.
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Economy
As a state senator, introduced a bill that allows government agencies to consider new telework jobs created when evaluating eligibility for state grants.
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.
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Healthcare
Wants to lower the cost of healthcare.
As a state senator, voted for 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.
As a state senator, voted for a bill that prevents pharmacists from refusing to fill prescriptions because they were prescribed via telemedicine.
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Education
Wants more funding for education to update school buildings and provide teachers with more classroom resources.
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
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.
As a state senator, voted against a bill that gets rid of the option for drivers without insurance to pay a $500 fee when registering their car and be allowed to drive without insurance.
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