Joel has a bachelor's degree in international politics from Pennsylvania State University. He lives with his wife and children in Stafford County.

Joel is the founder and chief executive officer of Riphean Group, a private equity and venture capital firm. He also served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Joel Griffin's campaign for state senator is his first entry into politics.

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

Energy & the Environment

Supports the Long Bridge Expansion Program, which will expand rail access by doubling the amount of tracks that connect Virginia to Washington DC.

- Supports the Long Bridge Expansion Program, which will expand rail access by doubling the amount of tracks that connect Virginia to Washington DC.

Economy

Healthcare

Wants to introduce CPR and defibrillator training to schools.

Supports raising teacher pay and providing more resources for schools.

Supports education on race and racism and sex and sexuality.

- Wants to introduce CPR and defibrillator training to schools.
- Supports raising teacher pay and providing more resources for schools. 
- Supports education on race and racism and sex and sexuality.

Education

Public Safety

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Joel Griffin

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

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