For far too long, rural Virginia has been left out and left behind. That's why I'm running for Senate in District 10!





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about me

I was born and raised in Powhatan VA and proudly graduated from Powhatan High School with an Advanced Studies diploma I studied at Brightpoint Community College prior to transferring to JMU where I am currently involved in JMU Dems studying political science and public policy While still in High School full time I was chosen by former House Speaker Howell to serve as a Page in the House of Delegates where I assisted members and their administrative staff with daily legislative duties I often say it s where I fell in love with politics and governance and all of the good that can come from it I also have worked on several other House and Senate campaigns and Congressional campaigns I was also honored to be selected to go with a team of great friends to Guatemala to do some non profit humanitarian work by building classrooms literally Education has always been a passion of mine and getting to take part in these projects was such an honor They are now completed and in use I ve been working class all my life oftentimes living from paycheck to paycheck like many VA families Times are getting tougher by the day and they re not being made easier by our statewide leadership That s why I m running to give the voters of SD 10 a voice in Richmond and to lift up rural communities that have been neglected for far too long

where i stand

Environment & Sustainability

  • Jacob believes that in order for Virginia to prosper, our land, water, and environment must prosper as well.
  • I support a VA Green New Deal to get VA to 100% renewable energy within the next decade.
  • I also support tax incentives for individuals in the state that decide to participate in sustainability practices, such as recycling and switching renewable energy.
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Healthcare

All Virginians, rural or urban, should be entitled to equitable and efficient healthcare. It's no secret that our current system is broken, and that's why I support Medicare for All. Nobody should have to worry about paying rent or medical bills -- not in the US, and not in VA. I also support the expansion of Medicare and Medicaid, which VA Dems did sauccessfully under Gov. Northam. We MUST ensure that rural communities have access to care, too.

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Standing up for Rural Virginia

  • Jacob is committed to ensuring that rural voices and the needs of these communities are represented in Richmond. As SD-10's next Senator, I will fight tirelessly to ensure that rural VA, and in particular rural schools, farmers, and small businesses have the resources they need to thrive. Your ZIP code shouldn't determine your success, or your ability to get ahead.
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Education

Recently, we've seen the integrity and dignity of our incredibly underfunded public school systems degrade at the hands of lawmakers that would rather focus on culture wars instead of fighting for our kids and our teachers. As SD-10's next Senator, I will fight to raise teacher pay to at least the national average and fully fund our schools, and ensure rural VA has both the funding and the mental health care that they deserve in school. That alone will help reduce teacher shortages.

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Reproductive Care & Human Rights

I believe with all my heart that the decision to have an abortion should be made soley between a woman, her doctor, and/or any other advice or counsel they may choose. I understand that women in rural communities like mine -- especially women of color -- face a healthcare equity crisis. I will always fight for a fair and inclusive Virginia for EVERYONE -- and I will never give up on fighting for bodily autonomy and racial, environmental, and social justice -- including protecting LGBTQ+ individuals from discrimination.

We also must do everything in our power to stop the militarization of the police and the killings of unarmed black men and women, and erase fabrics of our history that still haunt us, like the implications of redlining. As a Senator, I will fight every single day to ensure that all communities feel safe. Thus, I urge Congress to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, and I support efforts to do the same at the state level.

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