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Travis Hackworth

REPUBLICAN

Travis Hackworth is running for Virginia State Senator, District 5, Republican Primary.

Personal background

Travis is from Buchanan County. He attended Private Richlands Christian Academy and Southwest Virginia Community College. He lives with his wife. They have four children.

Professional background

Travis owns a real estate and construction business. He is a licensed contractor.

Political background

Travis Hackworth is currently the state senator representing district 38. He was first elected in 2021 and has been in office for one term.

Energy & the Environment

Wants to extend coal tax credits, which provide money back in taxes to coal companies.

Opposes transitioning to renewable energy sources and said, "I am fighting to protect coal."

Wants Virginia to complete the Coalfield expressway, a four-lane limited access highway through coalfields in southwestern Virginia.

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Economy

As a state senator, voted for a bill that lowered taxes on groceries from 2.5% to 1%, except for alcohol, tobacco, and prepared hot foods. Diapers and feminine hygiene products were included in the tax decrease.

As a state senator, voted for a bill that limits the amount of THC in hemp products to 0.3% of the product and 2 milligrams total. Possession of marijuana is decriminalized in Virginia but there is no legal market for sales of THC products.

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Healthcare

Opposes abortion.

Opposes any mandatory health measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, such as masking and vaccination requirements.

As a state senator, voted against a bill that would have put a fundamental right to reproductive freedom in Virginia’s constitution, which would have made abortion constitutionally protected in the state.

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Education

As a state senator, voted for a bill that requires schools to improve reading skills in students from kindergarten through third grade to address learning loss from the pandemic.

As a state senator, voted for a bill that lets companies be sued for publishing or distributing online content that is “harmful to minors” without checking the age of the internet users accessing the content.

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Public Safety

Opposes gun control.

As a state senator, voted for a bill that gives people $300 off their taxes if they buy a gun safe or lock box. The credit expires in 2027.

As a state senator, voted for a bill that gets rid of the option for drivers without insurance to pay a $500 fee when registering their car and be allowed to drive without insurance.

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