Alex is from Virginia Beach. He attended Tallwood High School. He has a bachelor's degree from Hampton University.

Alex used to be a chief of staff for the Virginia House of Delegates.

Ballotpedia, Alex Askew

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.

10 Wavy, Candidate Profile: Alex Askew (District 85)

As a state delegate, worked to make sure that marginalized communities at risk of climate disasters like flooding were safe.

- As a state delegate, worked to make sure that marginalized communities at risk of climate disasters like flooding were safe.

Energy & the Environment

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).

- 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).

Economy

Previously supported lowering healthcare and prescription drug prices.

As a state delegate, supported limiting the price of inhalers to treat asthma.

- Previously supported lowering healthcare and prescription drug prices.
- As a state delegate, supported limiting the price of inhalers to treat asthma.

Healthcare

10 Wavy, Candidate Profile: Alex Askew (85th District)

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.

- 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.

Education

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.

- 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.

Public Safety

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Alex Askew

Rick is from Norfolk. He attended Maury High School. He has a bachelor's degree in criminology and a master’s degree in government and public policy. He lives with his wife in Norfolk.

The Virginian Pilot, Retired Norfolk detective Richard ‘Rick’ James seeks Democratic nomination for open state delegate seat — again

Rick used to be a police officer in Norfolk. He served in the U.S. Army.

The Virginia Public Access Project, Rick James

Richard "Rick" James previously ran for state delegate to represent district 90 in 2011, 2013, 2014 and 2020 but did not win.

As of April 14, 2023, Richard "Rick" James’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- Plans to protect reproductive rights
- Wants to strengthen mental health access

Richard "Rick" James

- The Virginia General Assembly, made up of the House of Delegates and the State Senate, is responsible for creating state laws.  
- Your state delegate serves your local district in the Virginia House of Delegates, advocating for your community's needs and interests.  
- Delegates have the power to write, sponsor, and vote on proposed legislation, including all bills related to the state budget, which begin in the House of Delegates.  
- The House of Delegates consists of 100 members, each elected to represent one district.  
- Delegates serve two-year terms and receive an annual salary of $17,640.