Ballotpedia, Merle Rutledge

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Merle is from Virginia Beach. He attended Dan River High School. He has a bachelor's degree from Norfolk State University.

Merle is a freelance investigative reporter.

Merle Travis Rutledge Jr.'s campaign for state senator is his first entry into politics.

Wants to continue using coal as a power source while also developing renewable energy sources, including nuclear power.

- Wants to continue using coal as a power source while also developing renewable energy sources, including nuclear power.

Energy & the Environment

Economy

As of April 24, 2023, Merle Travis Rutledge Jr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Healthcare

Wants to invest in STEM programs and trace schools.

Opposes education about race and racism in public schools.

Believes that parents should decide what children learn in public schools rather than the school system.

- Wants to invest in STEM programs and trace schools.
- Opposes education about race and racism in public schools.
- Believes that parents should decide what children learn in public schools rather than the school system.

Education

Wants stricter criminal punishments for selling drugs.

- Wants stricter criminal punishments for selling drugs. 
- Supports more funding for the police.

Public Safety

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Merle Travis Rutledge Jr.

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- Your state representative represents the interests of your district in the Virginia State Senate.
- Your state senator can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws after going through the legislative process.
- The state Senate, along with the House of Delegates, makes up our state lawmaking body: the Virginia General Assembly.
- General Assembly members work together with the Governor to create the state budget. 
- There are 40 Virginia senators, each representing a single district.
- State Senators are elected to four-year terms. They are paid a yearly salary of $18,000.


Virginia State Senator, District 18, Republican Primary

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