2021 Virginia Primary Season Candidate Forum Series
The Arc of Northern Virginia and the Autism Society of Northern Virginia are proud to present this year’s spring Candidate Forums. This year, the Republican Party of Virginia will select their candidates for state-wide office this fall at a nominating convention, scheduled for Saturday, May 8, 2021. The Democratic Party of Virginia will hold a state-wide primary election on Tuesday, June 8th to select their candidates.
We are grateful to the candidates who made themselves available, and the campaign staffers who worked with us to make the often complicated arrangements. These meetings are rare opportunities to hear the candidates speak and to answer your questions about the future of disability services and supports in Virginia. They spoke about their beliefs, their plans for the future of our state, and their goals to help individuals with disabilities.
The Forums for This Spring’s Contests: (additonal forums will be added as details are finalized.)
Tuesday April 13th – Republican Candidates for Lieutenant Governor
CANCELLED – Republican Candidates for Governor
Tuesday April 27th – Candidates for House of Delegates – Districts 40 and 51
Thursday April 29th – Candidates for Attorney General
Tuesday May 4th – Democratic Candidates for Governor
Thursday May 6th – Candidates for House of Delegates – Districts 34 and 86
Tuesday May 11th – Democratic Candidates for Lieutenant Governor
Tuesday May 18th – Candidates for House of Delegates – Districts 38, 45,47, and 49
Forum: Republican Candidates for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia
This forum was presented on Tuesday, April 13, 2021
We kicked off the first forum in our 2021 series with the candidates seeking the Republican nomination for Lt. Governor. We had the chance to meet and hear from Puneet Ahluwalia, Lance Allen, Glen Davis, and Winsome Sears. Candidate Tim Hugo had a conflict and could not participate, but provided a written statement in advance.
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Forum: Republican Candidates for Governor of Virginia
Due to difficulties in arranging the candidates schedules, we are unable to present this forum.
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Forum: Democratic Candidates for Governor of Virginia
Presented on Tuesday, May 4, 2021
This forum in our 2021 series featured the candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for Governor. Appearing are Lee Carter, Justin Fairfax, Jennifer Carroll Foy, Terry McAuliffe, and Jennifer McClellan.
Each candidate spoke about their background and knowledge relating to developmental disabilities, then answer questions about disability policy in Virginia.
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Forum: Democratic Candidates for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia
Presented on Tuesday, May 11, 2021
The fourth forum in our 2021 series featured the candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor. Appearing are Hala Ayala, Paul Goldman, Elizabeth Guzman, Mark Levine, Andria McClellan, Sean Perryman, Sam Rasoul, and Xavier Warren.
Each candidate speaks about their background and knowledge relating to developmental disabilities, then answer questions about disability policy in Virginia. Attendees were invited to submit questions in advance. Sign language interpretation is provided.
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Forum: Candidates for Virginia General Assembly – Districts 40 and 51
This forum was presented on Tuesday, April 27, 2021
This forum in our 2021 series featured candidates seeking election to the Virginia House of Delegates representing Districts 40 and 51, which cover parts of Fairfax and Prince William Counties. Appearing are Dan Helmer, Tim Cox, Jeff Dove, and Briana Sewell.
Each candidate speaks about their background and knowledge relating to developmental disabilities, then answer questions about disability policy in Virginia. Attendees were invited to submit questions in advance. Sign language interpretation is provided.
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Forum: Candidates for Virginia General Assembly – Districts 34 and 86
Presented Thursday, May 6, 2021
This forum in our 2021 series featured candidates seeking election to the Virginia House of Delegates representing Districts 34 and 86, which cover parts of Fairfax and Loudoun Counties. Appearing will be Jennifer Adeli, Kathleen Murphy, Ibraheem Samirah, and Irene Shin.
Each candidate speaks about their background and knowledge relating to developmental disabilities, then answers questions about disability policy in Virginia. Attendees were invited to submit questions in advance. Sign language interpretation will be provided.
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Forum: Candidates for Virginia General Assembly – Districts 38, 45, 47, and 49
Presented Tuesday, May 18, 2021
This forum in our 2021 series features candidates seeking election to the Virginia House of Delegates representing Districts 38, 45, 47, and 49. Appearing will be Holly Hazard, Kaye Kory, Elizabeth Bennett-Parker, Mark Levine, Patrick Hope, Alfonso Lopez, and Karishma Mehta.
Each candidate speaks about their background and knowledge relating to developmental disabilities, then answer questions about disability policy in Virginia. Attendees were invited to submit questions in advance. Sign language interpretation will be provided.
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Forum: Candidates for Virginia Attorney General
Presented Thursday, April 29, 2021
This forum in our 2021 series features candidates seeking the nomination for Attorney General. Candidates confirmed to participate in this forum include: Democrats Jay Jones and Mark Herring. Republican candidate Chuck Smith was unable to participate.
Hear each candidate speak about their background and knowledge relating to developmental disabilities, then answer questions about disability policy in Virginia. Attendees were invited to submit questions in advance. Sign language interpretation is provided.
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