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Bob Shippee

DEMOCRAT

Bob Shippee is running for Virginia State Delegate, District 57, Democratic Primary.

Personal background

Bob has lived in Virginia for 27 years. He has a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering from Syracuse University and a master's degree in business administration from Cornell.

Professional background

Bob is a director at Capital One. He used to be vice president at Shawmut Bank.

Political background

Bob Shippee's campaign for state delegate is his first entry into politics.

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Energy & the Environment

Wants stronger energy efficiency requirements for buildings.

Supports using more renewable energy and wants to get to zero carbon emissions by 2035.

Wants statewide charging infrastructure for electric vehicles and wants to provide tax breaks to people who buy electric vehicles.

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Economy

Wants to make housing more affordable.

Supports investing in education and job training programs to help people gain the skills they need as the economy changes.

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Healthcare

Supports abortion, and wants to expand access to women's healthcare, including access to comprehensive reproductive and abortion services.

Wants to make healthcare more affordable.

Supports everyone's right to access all types of healthcare services, including healthcare for LGBTQ+ individuals.

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Education

Wants to expand vocational education and workforce training programs.

Opposes banning books, censoring curriculum, or banning education on race and racism.

Supports raising teacher pay.

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Public Safety

Supports gun control, including more background checks for gun sales and more requirements on how to safely store guns

Wants gun owners to be responsible for owning weapons safely.

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