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Tom Garrett
REPUBLICAN
Tom Garrett is running for Virginia State Delegate, District 56, Republican Primary.
Tom Garrett is running for this race unopposed. They will move on to the general election.
Personal background
Tom is from Louisa County. He attended Louisa High School. He has a bachelor's degree and a law degree from the University of Richmond.
Professional background
Tom used to be the district attorney and assistant attorney general in Louisa County. He served in the U.S. Army as an artillery officer, then as a captain.
Political background
Tom used to be the U.S. representative representing Virginia's district 5. He was first elected in 2017 and was in office for one term. He also used to be the state senator representing district 22. He was elected in 2011 and was in office for a little more than one term, before leaving to run for U.S. Congress.
Energy & the Environment
Opposes developing renewable energy sources.
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Economy
Supports lowering taxes.
Wants to get rid of government regulations on businesses.
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Healthcare
Opposes abortion, and wants to change Virginia law to state that life begins at conception.
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Education
Supports using government funding for vouchers for parents to send their children to private, charter, or religious schools rather than public schools.
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Public Safety
Opposes gun control, and wants to get rid of required permits for people to carry a gun.
As a U.S. representative, supported federally decriminalizing marijuana.
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