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Jeion Ward

DEMOCRAT

Jeion Ward is running for Virginia State Delegate, District 87, Democratic Primary.

Jeion Ward is running for this race unopposed. They will move on to the general election.

Personal background

Jeion is from Newport News. She has an associates degree from Thomas Nelson Community College and a bachelor's degree from Christopher Newport University.

Professional background

Jeion is a teacher. She teaches middle school in Hampton City Schools.

Political background

Jeion Antonia Ward is currently the state delegate representing district 92. She was first elected in 2003 and has been in office for 10 terms.

TOP PRIORITY

Energy & the Environment

Wants to develop renewable energy sources to reduce carbon emissions.

Supports developing more job opportunities in renewable energy and technology.

As a state delegate, voted for a bill that will lower energy bills for Virginian’s by $6-$7 per month by changing the way Virginia’s monopoly energy provider, Dominion Energy, can set prices.

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Economy

As a state delegate, voted for a bill that lowered taxes on groceries from 2.5% to 1%, except for alcohol, tobacco, and prepared hot foods. Diapers and feminine hygiene products were included in the tax decrease.

As a state delegate, voted for a bill that limits the amount of THC in hemp products to 0.3% of the product and 2 milligrams total. Possession of marijuana is decriminalized in Virginia but there is no legal market for sales of THC products.

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Healthcare

As a state delegate, voted against a bill that would have let patients sue hospitals that weren’t transparent about their prices for services.

As a state delegate, voted for a bill that prevents pharmacists from refusing to fill prescriptions because they were prescribed via telemedicine.

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TOP PRIORITY

Education

Wants all levels of public education to be free, not-for-profit, and open to all students.

Supports more programs to help at-risk students and their families.

Wants more technical education programs.

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Public Safety

As a state delegate, voted for a bill that gives people $300 off their taxes if they buy a gun safe or lock box. The credit expires in 2027.

As a state delegate, voted against a bill that would have let drug dealers be charged with murder if one of their customers dies of a drug overdose. The punishment would have been 5-40 years in prison.

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