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Marcus Simon is originally from Fairfax, VA. He went to McLean High School. He later attended New York University, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Near and Middle Eastern Studies. He then went to American University Washington College of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctorate degree. He still lives in Fairfax with his wife and two children.

Marcus Simon is currently the owner of Ekko Title, and has been since 2008. He has also been a partner at Leggett, Simon, Freemyers, & Lyon since 2008. He was previously an associate at Hunzeker, Lyon & Leggett, PLC from 2002 to 2008.

Marcus Simon is the current state delegate for Virginia's 53rd district. He is currently on the Communications, Technology and Innovation Committee; the Courts of Justice Committee; and the Finance Committee.

Legiscan, VA SB1323

Legiscan, VA HB1783

As a state delegate, 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 delegate, voted against a bill that would have banned Virginia’s government from banning or restricting the use of natural gas.

Supports reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Believes in protecting natural resources.

- As a state delegate, 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 delegate, voted against a bill that would have banned Virginia’s government from banning or restricting the use of natural gas. 
- Supports reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
- Wants to promote renewable energy.
- Believes in protecting natural resources.

Energy & the Environment

Virginia's Legislative Information System, VA SB0451

Legiscan, VA HB2294

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.

Supports raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour.

- 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. 
- Supports raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour.

Economy

Legiscan, VA HB2427

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

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

- As a state delegate, voted against a bill that would have let patients sue hospitals that weren’t transparent about their prices for services. 
- Supports abortion.
- Wants to ensure access to contraception and abortion services for all.

Healthcare

Legiscan, VA HB2432

Legiscan, VA SB1515

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.

As a state delegate, 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.

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

Plans to expand access to early childhood education.

- 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. 
- As a state delegate, 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. 
- Wants to increase funding for public schools and reduce class sizes.
- Supports increasing teacher salaries.
- Plans to expand access to early childhood education.

Education

Virginia's Legislative Information System, VA HB2387

Virginia's Legislative Information System, VA HB1642

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.

As a state delegate, voted against a bill that would have let drug dealers be charged with murder if one of their customers dies of a drug overdose. The punishment would have been 5-40 years in prison.

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

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

- 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. 
- As a state delegate, voted against a bill that would have let drug dealers be charged with murder if one of their customers dies of a drug overdose. The punishment would have been 5-40 years in prison. 
- Supports universal background checks.
- Wants to restore Virginia's one-handgun-a-month limit.
- Plans to give localities the ability to restrict firearms in public areas.

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- The Virginia General Assembly, made up of the House of Delegates and the State Senate, is responsible for creating state laws.  
- Your state delegate serves your local district in the Virginia House of Delegates, advocating for your community's needs and interests.  
- Delegates have the power to write, sponsor, and vote on proposed legislation, including all bills related to the state budget, which begin in the House of Delegates.  
- The House of Delegates consists of 100 members, each elected to represent one district.  
- Delegates serve two-year terms and receive an annual salary of $17,640.