James is from the northern Shenandoah Valley. He has a bachelor's degree from Christendom College and a master's degree and PhD from the University of Oxford. He lives in Front Royal and attends St. John the Baptist Church.

James is a political science and economics professor at Christendom College. He used to be a grassroots organizer.

James Bergida's campaign for state senator is his first entry into politics.

As of April 24, 2023, James Bergida’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Royal Examiner, Local Republican James Bergida enters race for Virginia Senate District 1

Supports trains being controlled more locally.

Wants to build a second interchange to reduce traffic on I-81.

- Supports trains being controlled more locally.
- Wants to build a second interchange to reduce traffic on I-81.

Economy

Opposes abortion and wants to ban abortion with no exceptions for rape, incest, or when the life of the mother is at risk.

Wants more funding for adoption agencies.

- Opposes abortion and wants to ban abortion with no exceptions for rape, incest, or when the life of the mother is at risk.
- Wants more funding for adoption agencies.

Healthcare

Supports government funding for vouchers for parents to send their children to private, charter, or religious schools rather than public schools.

- Supports government funding for vouchers for parents to send their children to private, charter, or religious schools rather than public schools.

Education

Public Safety

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James Bergida

As of April 24, 2023, James Bergida’s website did not contain information on this issue and James Bergida did not complete our questionnaire.

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