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Jacob T. Boykin

DEMOCRAT

Jacob T. Boykin is running for Virginia State Senator, District 10, Democratic Primary.

Personal background

Jacob is from Powhatan. He attended Powhatan High School. He is currently a student studying political science at James Madison University.

Professional background

Jacob is a customer service lead for grocery store Food Lion. He used to be an office assistant for the Chesterfield County police department and a crew member at Sheetz.

Political background

Jacob Boykin's campaign for state senate is his first entry into politics.

Energy & the Environment

Wants to pass a Virginia Green New Deal to get Virginia to 100% renewable energy by 2030.

Supports tax incentives for individuals who recycle or switch to renewable energy.

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Economy

As of April 24, 2023, Jacob T. Boykin’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Healthcare

Supports abortion and believes that abortion is a right.

Supports expanding Medicare to cover everyone in the U.S.

Wants to expand Medicaid, which provides health insurance for low-income, seniors, and disabled Virginians.

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Education

Wants to raise teacher pay to at least the national average and fully fund public schools.

Supports more funding and healthcare for rural public schools.

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Public Safety

Supports more investigations in police misconduct and more anti-discrimination and training programs.

Wants to ban "no-knock" warrants, which allow the police to forcibly enter a home without altering the occupants first.

Plans to require dash cameras and body cameras on police officers and their vehicles.

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