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Russet Perry

DEMOCRAT

Russet Perry is running for Virginia State Senator, District 31.

Personal background

Russet is from Houston, Texas. She has a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology from George Washington University and a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center. She lives with her husband and two children in Loudoun.

Professional background

Russet is a lawyer. She works for law firm Marquis Law Group. She used to be an officer for the central intelligence agency (CIA) and a prosecutor for the Loudoun County Commonwealth's Attorney's office.

Political background

Russet's campaign for state senator is her first entry into politics.

Energy & the Environment

Wants to make communities more walkable and make public transportation more accessible.

Supports incentives for individuals and businesses to use renewable energy.

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Economy

Wants government funding for small businesses.

Supports lowering state tax rates for middle class people.

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Healthcare

Supports abortion and women's reproductive freedom generally.

Wants to make healthcare more accessible.

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Education

Supports raising teacher pay.

Wants to provide students with incentives to go to college.

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Public Safety

Supports gun control, including limiting magazine capacity and banning assault weapons.

Wants drug addiction to be addressed through treatment and recovery rather than through criminal penalties.

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