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Paul Krizek is from Washington, D.C. He has a bachelor's degree from the University of Virginia and a law degree from the Columbus School of Law at Catholic University. He lives with his wife, Traceyl, and their daughter, Khloe, in Alexandria, Virginia. He is an Episcopalian and attends St. Luke's Episcopal Church.

Paul is a nonprofit executive. He worked at Christian Relief Services Charities Inc. as chief counsel and vice president in charge of fundraising.

Paul Krizek | Democrat | Virginia House of Delegates District 16

Paul is currently a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 16. He was first elected in 2015 and assumed office in 2016. He is currently serving his fourth term.

Supports improving transportation infrastructure.

- Supports improving transportation infrastructure.

Economy

Supports funding renewable energy grant programs and incentives to develop new energy businesses and technology.

Supports the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) and using its revenue to combat climate change and help communities adapt to sea-level rise.

Supports tax rebates for energy-efficient vehicles and solar panels.

- Supports land preservation.
- Supports funding renewable energy grant programs and incentives to develop new energy businesses and technology.
- Supports the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) and using its revenue to combat climate change and help communities adapt to sea-level rise.
- Supports tax rebates for energy-efficient vehicles and solar panels.

Energy & the Environment

Sponsored House Bill 1034, which expands workers' compensation benefits to include post-traumatic stress disorder incurred by firefighters and other first responders.

Supports the establishment of a retail cannabis market.

Supports raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour.

Supports repealing right-to-work policies in Virginia, arguing that such states have lower wages, less job-related health insurance, and more unsafe conditions, and that a state not valuing workers will struggle economically as they migrate to better conditions.

Supports measures to protect workers, including raising the minimum wage, ensuring fair labor practices, and providing workplace safety regulations.

Supports policies that benefit veterans and military families.

Believes in ensuring public safety through comprehensive criminal justice reform.

Supports gun control and "sensible gun violence prevention legislation."

Supports "common-sense" immigration policies that focus on family safety and unity, and believes in rewarding legal immigration and allowing Virginians to build better lives.

As a state delegate, introduced and passed legislation to create a Sex Trafficking Response Coordinator in Virginia, believing it will help align efforts and save lives, particularly young teenagers.

- Sponsored House Bill 1034, which expands workers' compensation benefits to include post-traumatic stress disorder incurred by firefighters and other first responders.
- Supports the establishment of a retail cannabis market.
- Supports raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour.
- Supports repealing right-to-work policies in Virginia, arguing that such states have lower wages, less job-related health insurance, and more unsafe conditions, and that a state not valuing workers will struggle economically as they migrate to better conditions.
- Supports measures to protect workers.
- Supports policies that benefit veterans and military families.
- Believes in ensuring public safety through comprehensive criminal justice reform.
- Supports ending human trafficking.
- Supports gun control and "sensible gun violence prevention legislation."
- Supports "common-sense" immigration policies that focus on family safety and unity, and believes in rewarding legal immigration and allowing Virginians to build better lives.
- As a state delegate, introduced and passed legislation to create a Sex Trafficking Response Coordinator in Virginia, believing it will help align efforts and save lives, particularly young teenagers.

Public Safety

Supports in-state tuition and driving privileges for children granted legal status under the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act.

- Supports in-state tuition and driving privileges for children granted legal status under the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act.

Education

Supports Medicaid expansion, noting that Virginia's 2018 Medicaid expansion reduced the uninsured population between 2018 and 2019.

As a state delegate, voted to remove the age cap on autism spectrum-related health insurance coverage.

Believes in prioritizing the healthcare needs of the elderly.

- Supports Medicaid expansion, noting that Virginia's 2018 Medicaid expansion reduced the uninsured population between 2018 and 2019.
- As a state delegate, voted to remove the age cap on autism spectrum-related health insurance coverage.
- Supports abortion access.
- Believes in prioritizing the healthcare needs of the elderly.

Healthcare

As a state representative, passed House Bill (HB) 1790 to standardize closing procedures at absentee voting polling places to ensure voters in line when polls close can still vote.

As a House Delegate, introduced HB 1752 to make Election Day a school holiday in Virginia and supported 2020 legislation making Election Day a statewide holiday.

- As a state representative, passed House Bill (HB) 1790 to standardize closing procedures at absentee voting polling places to ensure voters in line when polls close can still vote.
- As a House Delegate, introduced HB 1752 to make Election Day a school holiday in Virginia and supported 2020 legislation making Election Day a statewide holiday.

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Paul E. Krizek

Paul Krizek is from Washington, D.C. He attended Groveton High School. He has a bachelor's degree from the University of Virginia and a J.D. from the Columbus School of Law at Catholic University. He lives with his wife, Tracey Marie Navratil, and their daughter, Khloe, in Alexandria, Virginia. He is an Episcopalian and attends St. Luke's Episcopal Church.

As of September 17, 2025, Paul E. Krizek did not have a website or any information online.

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Supports studying tax policy options for reforming the litter tax.

Richard T. Hayden holds a bachelor's degree in social work from Stockton University and a law degree from Antioch School of Law. He is married to his wife, Denise. He serves as the President of the Mount Vernon Columbus Club, Inc. 

Richard is a licensed attorney in Washington DC and a branch manager at MBH Settlement Group, L.C. He previously worked as a settlement attorney at Downtown Title & Escrow Co., Inc. 

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Richard previously ran for Virginia House of Delegates District 44 in 2019 and 2021 but did not win.

As of September 17, 2025, Richard T. Hayden’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports policies that back law enforcement and hold criminals accountable.

Opposes "soft-on-crime" policies, supports strengthening penalties for repeat offenders, and plans to crack down on illegal gun crime and gangs.

Supports fully funding police departments.

- Supports policies that back law enforcement and hold criminals accountable.
- Opposes "soft-on-crime" policies, supports strengthening penalties for repeat offenders, and plans to crack down on illegal gun crime and gangs.
- Supports fully funding police departments.

Believes education is "the foundation of opportunity" but acknowledges many schools are hindered by "bureaucracy, ideological distractions, and one-size-fits-all mandates."

Supports parental and local community control over school policies.

Supports policies that place "academic excellence over politics."

Supports expanding school choice so parents can pick the best school for their child.

Supports school choice, which are programs and policies that allow families to use public school funds to access schools beyond their local option, including private schools. 

- Believes education is "the foundation of opportunity" but acknowledges many schools are hindered by "bureaucracy, ideological distractions, and one-size-fits-all mandates."
- Supports policies that place "academic excellence over politics."
- Supports school choice, which are programs and policies that allow families to use public school funds to access schools beyond their local option, including private schools. 

Supports protecting the rights, dignity, and safety of women and girls.

Opposes "radical policies that erase the distinctions between biological men and women, particularly when it comes to sports and private spaces."

Opposes transgender-inclusive policies in sports and private spaces.

- Supports protecting the rights, dignity, and safety of women and girls.
- Opposes transgender-inclusive policies in sports and private spaces.

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As of September 17, 2025, Richard T. Hayden did not have a website or any information online.

Shelly Arnoldi was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. She holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, and engineering from Marquette University and a master's degree in environmental engineering from Old Dominion University. She serves as chairman of Moms for Liberty Fairfax. 

Shelly's campaign for State Delegate in District 16 is her first run for public office. 

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Shelly works as a site services program manager at R&K Solutions. She previously served as deputy chief of facilities and engineering at the National Gallery of Art and worked as a program manager at the Smithsonian Institute. She served in the U.S. Navy for 10 years. 

Supports minimal government intervention in the economy.

Supports cutting taxes and reducing red tape for small businesses.

- Believes in limited government. 
- Supports free markets.
- Supports cutting taxes and reducing red tape for small businesses.

As of September 17, 2025, Shelly M. Arnoldi’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Opposes undocumented immigration and plans to enforce federal immigration laws and end taxpayer-funded charities for undocumented immigrants.

- Opposes undocumented immigration and plans to enforce federal immigration laws and end taxpayer-funded charities for undocumented immigrants.

Supports parental involvement in their children's education and opposes "woke" school policies.

- Supports parental involvement in their children's education and opposes "woke" school policies.

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Believes in holding decision-makers accountable and replacing them with "liberty-minded individuals" if necessary.

Opposes "government overreach and intimidation tactics" in elections.

Opposes "government overreach and intimidation tactics". 

Believes in engaging communities and elected leaders on key issues affecting families and supports the activation of liberty-minded leaders to serve in elected positions.

Supports requiring a photo ID to vote and eliminating early voting and drop boxes.

- Believes in holding decision-makers accountable and replacing them with "liberty-minded individuals" if necessary.
- Opposes "government overreach and intimidation tactics". 
- Believes in engaging communities and elected leaders on key issues affecting families and supports the activation of liberty-minded leaders to serve in elected positions.
- Supports requiring a photo ID to vote and eliminating early voting and drop boxes.

Shelly M. Arnoldi

- The Virginia General Assembly, made up of the House of Delegates and the State Senate, is responsible for creating state laws.  
- Your state delegate serves your local district in the Virginia House of Delegates, advocating for your community's needs and interests.  
- Delegates have the power to write, sponsor, and vote on proposed legislation, including all bills related to the state budget, which begin in the House of Delegates.  
- The House of Delegates consists of 100 members, each elected to represent one district.  
- Delegates serve two-year terms and receive an annual salary of $17,640.

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