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Alex Askew
DEMOCRAT
Alex Askew is running for Virginia State Delegate, District 95, Democratic Primary.
Personal background
Alex is from Virginia Beach. He attended Tallwood High School. He has a bachelor's degree from Hampton University.
Professional background
Alex used to be a chief of staff for the Virginia House of Delegates.
Political background
Alex Askew used to be the state delegate representing district 85. He was first elected in 2019 and was in office for one term. He previously ran for state delegate in 2021 but did not win.
Energy & the Environment
As a state delegate, worked to make sure that marginalized communities at risk of climate disasters like flooding were safe.
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Economy
Previously supported expanding the Virginia Beach Sports and Entertainment Project, which built sports facilities.
As a state delegate, helped get funding for rapid bus service Hampton Roads Transit (HRT).
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Healthcare
Previously supported lowering healthcare and prescription drug prices.
As a state delegate, supported limiting the price of inhalers to treat asthma.
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Education
As a state delegate, helped get funding to create a joint public health school between Old Dominion University and Norfolk State University.
As a state delegate, supported raising teacher pay by 5%.
Previously supported more funding for counselors and nurses at schools and a free lunch program.
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Public Safety
As a state delegate, helped make it a hate crime to intentionally make a false 911 call on the basis of race, religion, gender, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, or national origin.
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