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Rod Thompson

REPUBLICAN

Rod Thompson is running for Virginia State Delegate, District 84, Republican Primary.

Personal background

Rod is from Athens, Georgia. He attended Missouri High School. He has a bachelor's degree in cinematography and film and video production from Regent University. He lives with his wife and three children in Suffolk.

Professional background

Rod is retired. He used to be a chief operations specialist in the U.S. Navy.

Political background

Rod Thompson’s campaign for state delegate is his first entry into politics.

Energy & the Environment

Supports more renewable energy sources.

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Economy

Opposes raising taxes.

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Healthcare

Supports more access to affordable healthcare.

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Education

Supports more funding for technical training and certifications

Wants to require school officials who suspect that a student is transgender to notify their parents.

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Public Safety

Opposes gun control, including wanting to get rid of the law that prevents anyone from buying more than one handgun within a 30 day period, opposing background checks for private gun sales, and opposing a state or federal registry for gun ownership.

Supports qualified immunity, which prevents the police from being sued for committing crimes while on duty.

Wants more funding for the police.

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