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Candidate for VA, U.S. Senate

In the Senate, Mark has worked tirelessly to strengthen America’s economy and solve problems for Virginia families.

He spearheaded the largest infrastructure investments in half a century, significantly expanded Virginia’s domestic manufacturing, and has fought to lower health care costs.

Mark is running for reelection to continue fighting to protect Virginia’s workforce, bring down costs, and promote innovation across our country. Above all, Mark is driven by a deep belief that every American deserves the same fair shot to build a life for themselves that he was given.

Community Action Center

The Democratic National Committee’s Local Listeners program is built around a simple idea: Democrats are stronger when they listen first. The program trains volunteers and organizers to have real, relationship-based conversations—especially in communities that often feel ignored—so local concerns, not assumptions, shape messaging and outreach. Instead of leading with talking points, Local Listeners creates a feedback loop that helps campaigns stay grounded in what voters actually care about.

Cuts to food assistance programs are already impacting millions of families who rely on help to afford groceries. Nutrition programs support children, seniors, veterans, and working parents during times of economic strain. With benefits reduced, many households are facing difficult choices about food, rent, and other essentials. This petition urges Congress to restore food aid funding and ensure families regain access to the support they need.

Reports show rising violence inside federal and state prisons, putting incarcerated people and correctional staff at serious risk. Overcrowding, staffing shortages, and limited oversight have contributed to unsafe conditions that undermine rehabilitation and public safety. This petition urges Congress to investigate the causes of escalating violence and take action to improve safety, accountability, and humane conditions within the prison system.

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