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Zach Coltrain
DEMOCRAT
Zach Coltrain is running for Virginia State Delegate, District 98, Democratic Primary.
Zach Coltrain is running for this race unopposed. They will move on to the general election.
Personal background
Zach attended First Colonial High School. He is currently working on a bachelor's degree in music therapy at Appalachian State University. If elected, he would be the youngest state delegate in the history of the Virginia House of Delegates.
Professional background
Zach practices music therapy and wants to be a board-certified music therapist when he graduates college. He used to work at a grocery store.
Political background
Zach Coltrain's campaign for state delegate is his first entry into politics.
Energy & the Environment
Wants to preserve and protect wildlife and naturally occurring environments.
Supports balancing environmental policies with protecting current jobs, such as farmers.
Believes that "the natural landscape of our district is a treasure that can be taken for granted".
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Economy
Supports legalizing marijuana for medical and recreational use.
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Healthcare
Supports abortion and wants more access to reproductive healthcare.
Wants to make health resources accessible to everyone.
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Education
Wants to consult teachers' opinions more in the operations of schools.
Supports the right of teachers to form a union.
Plans to improve unequal access to academic resources and technology
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Public Safety
Advocates for legal protections like anti-hate crime laws for marginalized groups, including racial minorities or the LGBTQ+ community.
Supports resentencing and releasing those wrongfully incarcerated for marijuana usage.
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