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Kellen Squire
DEMOCRAT
Kellen Squire is running for Virginia State Delegate, District 55, Democratic Primary.
Personal background
Kellen has a bachelor's degree in nursing. He lives with his wife and family in Barboursville.
Professional background
Kellen is the chief executive officer of Backcountry Dad and an emergency room nurse at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital. He used to be a school nurse for Albemarle County Public Schools, a triage nurse for the University of Virginia, and a patient care technician for the University of Virginia Health System.
Political background
Kellen Squire previously ran for state delegate in 2017 but did not win.
Energy & the Environment
Wants to transition to renewable energy sources by 2035.
Opposes fracking for natural gas.
Wants to reform the farm subsidy system.
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Economy
Wants to raise the state minimum wage.
Supports more funding for centers for LGBTQ+ youth and for policies to reduce homelessness.
Supports fully legalizing marijuana and hemp.
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Healthcare
Believes that all Virginians should have access to affordable healthcare.
Supports abortion.
Wants all costs associated with giving birth to be free.
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Education
Wants more access to childcare.
Supports more sex and health education in public schools.
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Public Safety
Supports gun control, including background checks for all gun sales and banning lead bullets in hunting.
Opposes qualified immunity, which prevents the police from being sued for crimes committed while on duty.
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