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Jason Ballard
REPUBLICAN
Jason Ballard is running for Virginia State Delegate, District 42, Republican Primary.
Personal background
Jason has a bachelor's degree in political science and a bachelor's degree in management from Concord College, and he has a law degree from West Virginia College.
Professional background
Jason is a lawyer. He owns a law firm, Headley Ballard LLC. He serves in the Army Reserve as a Lieutenant Colonel. He previously served in the U.S. Army.
Political background
Jason Ballard is currently representing the 12th district in the Virginia House of Delegates. He was first elected in 2022 and is completing his first term. Before assuming his current office, Ballard served on the Pearisberg Town Council.
Energy & the Environment
Supports more funding for agricultural development in New River Valley, and wants to get rid of environmental regulation for more development.
As a state delegate, 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.
As a state delegate, voted for a bill that would have banned Virginia’s government from banning or restricting the use of natural gas.
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Economy
Wants to get rid of government regulations on businesses and lower taxes for businesses.
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
Opposes abortion, supports a ban on abortion at 15 weeks, and supports crisis pregnancy centers.
As a state delegate, did not vote for a bill that would have let patients sue hospitals that weren’t transparent about their prices for services.
As a state delegate, voted for a bill that prevents pharmacists from refusing to fill prescriptions because they were prescribed via telemedicine.
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Education
Wants to increase education funding.
Opposes education about race and racism.
As a state delegate, voted for 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 more funding for the police.
Opposes gun control, supports allowing people to carry guns without a permit, and supports gun safety classes.
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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