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Karen Keys-Gamarra

DEMOCRAT

Karen Keys-Gamarra is running for Virginia State Delegate, District 7, Democratic Primary.

Personal background

Karen is from St. Louis, Missouri. She has a bachelor's degree from Tulane University and a law degree from Washington University. She lives with her husband in Oakton.

Professional background

Karen is a guardian ad litem and a lawyer. She used to work for nonprofit organizations practicing employment and labor law.

Political background

Karen Keys-Gamarra is currently a member of the Fairfax County School Board. She was first elected in 2017 and has been in office for two terms.

Energy & the Environment

Wants to create more clean energy jobs.

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Economy

Wants more funding for affordable housing and community programs.

Supports raising teacher pay.

As a Fairfax County School Board member, helped raise teacher salaries.

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Healthcare

Supports abortion, and wants to protect abortion rights in Virginia law.

As a Fairfax County School Board member, Karen launched a program to get rid of barriers caused by periods.

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Education

Supports free preschool for all Virginians.

Supports education on race and racism.

As a Fairfax County School Board member, changed the requirements for child abuse reporting to make them more clear.

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Public Safety

Supports gun control, including banning assault weapons and more gun safety laws.

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