Endorsement Questionnaire "*" indicates required fields Step 1 of 23 - Instructions 4% InstructionsAll candidates seeking an endorsement from LGBT+ Democrats of Virginia must complete the questionnaire below. Endorsements are considered and voted on by the Executive Board on a rolling basis, and the level of financial support is determined on a case-by-case basis for each endorsed candidate. As an official caucus of the Democratic Party of Virginia, LGBT+ Democrats of Virginia does not endorse in Democratic primaries. Current endorsed candidates can be found here. Instructions: Please complete and submit the questionnaire using this form. At the Board's discretion, interviews may be scheduled with candidates prior to making endorsement and contribution decisions. Candidates who do not return questionnaires may not be considered for endorsement by LGBT+ Democrats of Virginia. Publication: Your answers are "on the record," Will be circulated to all members of the Board, may be shared outside the organization, and may be published on the LGBT+ Democrats of Virginia website. NEW: Candidates and campaigns may download and use this questionnaire preview in preparation to submit a questionnaire. Candidate InformationThis field is hidden when viewing the formCandidate IDFirst Name*Last Name*Phone*Email* Office Sought*Office SoughtU.S. PresidentU.S. SenateU.S. House of RepresentativesGovernor of VirginiaLt. Governor of VirginiaAttorney General of VirginiaVirginia SenateVirginia House of DelegatesSheriffCommissioner of the RevenueTreasurerCircuit Court ClerkCommonwealth's AttorneyBoard of Supervisors - ChairBoard of Supervisors - MemberCity Council - MayorCity Council - MemberSchool Board - MemberSoil and Water DirectorLocality*Local District*Legislative District*--- Select District ---1st District2nd District3rd District4th District5th District6th District7th District8th District9th District10th District11th District12th District13th District14th District15th District16th District17th District18th District19th District20th District21st District22nd District23rd District24th District25th District26th District27th District28th District29th District30th District31st District32nd District33rd District34th District35th District36th District37th District38th District39th District40th District41st District42nd District43rd District44th District45th District46th District47th District48th District49th District50th District51st District52nd District53rd District54th District55th District56th District57th District58th District59th District60th District61st District62nd District63rd District64th District65th District66th District67th District68th District69th District70th District71st District72nd District73rd District74th District75th District76th District77th District78th District79th District80th District81st District82nd District83rd District84th District85th District86th District87th District88th District89th District90th District91st District92nd District93rd District94th District95th District96th District97th District98th District99th District100th DistrictThis field is hidden when viewing the formDistrict Campaign InformationAddress*City*State*Zip*Campaign Website URL*Please provide the URL for your campaign website. Contribution Page URLPlease provide the URL to your contribution page. Mobilize URLFacebook Page URLInstagram URLBluesky URL Campaign Manager InformationIf your campaign has a campaign manager, please provide their contact information below. If not, please continue with the questionnaire.First NameLast NamePhoneEmail Race and Election InformationIs the office sought partisan or non-partisan?* Partisan Non-Partisan Are you the incumbent, challenger, or is it an open seat?* Incumbent Challenger Open Seat Are you the Democratic nominee or have you been endorsed by your local Democratic committee?* Democratic Nominee Endorsed by Local Democratic Committee Currently Running in Democratic Primary None of the Above Primary Election Date*MonthMonth123456789101112DayDay12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031YearYear20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920General Election Date*MonthMonth123456789101112DayDay12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031YearYear20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920This field is hidden when viewing the formElection YearMore Information*LGBT+ Democrats of Virginia only endorses candidates who are Democratic nominees or have been endorsed by local Democratic committees. Please share more about your situation and why you're seeking our endorsement at this time.Local Democratic Committee Endorsement Confirmation*How can we best confirm that you've been endorsed by your local Democratic committee? URL of Online Announcement from Committee Contact the Committee Chair URL of Online Announcement from Committee* Name of Chair*Email of Chair* Phone of Chair* Biographical InformationPrevious Elected Offices Held Add RemoveDo you openly identify as LGBT+?* Yes No Are you a member of LGBT+ Democrats of Virginia?* Yes No Not Sure Have you been endorsed by any LGBT+ organizations now or in the past? If so, which ones and when?* Yes No Please list the LGBT+ organizations you've been endorsed by, the year of the endorsement, and what office you were endorsed for.*OrganizationYearOffice Add RemoveAttachment of Separate Biography (Optional)Please feel free to attach a separate bio if you feel it will add value to our decision. You may also attach additional pages if needed to fully answer the question. Drop files here or Select files Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf, Max. file size: 5 MB, Max. files: 1. Position QuestionsThe following questions will allow you to articulate your support or opposition to several current issues impacting the LGBT+ community. All questions are required. If you've previously held office, please include specific legislation or policy you worked to pass or defeat when answering. Non-Discrimination PoliciesYour Non-Discrimination Policies*Have you, or will you, establish a written non-discrimination policy for your campaign or office staff and volunteers, inclusive of protections based on sexual orientation and gender identity? Yes No Unsure Statement on Your Non-Discrimination Policies* Equal Access to Public ServicesProtecting Equal Access to Public Services*Do you believe public employees should be permitted to refuse to provide government services based on personal religious beliefs, even when doing so may deny individuals equal access to such services? Yes No Unsure Statement on Protecting Equal Access to Public Services* Free Speech and ExpressionPreserving Free Speech and Expression*Legislation passed or proposed in other states prohibiting drag shows and similar LGBT+ performances violates constitutionally protected rights of speech and expression, and many of these laws have been ruled unconstitutional or otherwise blocked by federal courts. Do you oppose any legislation or other attempts to prohibit performances of this type? Yes No Unsure Statement on Preserving Free Speech and Expression* Bans on LGBT+ Individuals Serving in MilitaryProhibiting Bans on LGBT+ Individuals from Military Service*The Trump administration is currently asking the Supreme Court to allow its ban on transgender service members to move forward. The ban was initially blocked by a lower federal court but allowed to continue by the Supreme Court pending a final decision. The opportunity to serve should not be subject to the whim of a sitting president. Do you support legislation prohibiting bans on LGBT+ individuals from military service? Yes No Unsure Statement on Prohibiting Bans on LGBT+ Individuals from Military Service* Marriage DiscriminationRemoving Marriage Discrimination*Virginia has yet to remove marriage discrimination from our constitution. Even though President Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act, should the U.S. Supreme Court overturn Obergefell v. Hodges as it did Roe v. Wade, same-sex couples would lose the right to marry within the Commonwealth. Do you support amending the Constitution of Virginia to remove marriage discrimination? Yes No Unsure Statement on Removing Marriage Discrimination* Comprehensive Family Life EducationProviding Comprehensive Family Life Education*While most Virginia school divisions offer Family Life Education (FLE), many do not incorporate sexual orientation or gender identity into their curriculum. Do you support all school divisions offering comprehensive, age-appropriate FLE inclusive of sexual orientation and gender identity? Yes No Unsure Statement on Providing Comprehensive Family Life Education* Bullying and Harassment in SchoolsPreventing Bullying and Harassment*Virginia lacks explicit statewide protections against bullying and harassment of LGBT+ students in public schools. Local school divisions have the authority to enact inclusive policies against bullying and harassment based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Do you support explicitly protecting LGBT+ students from bullying and harassment in state law and local policies? Yes No Unsure Statement on Preventing Bullying and Harassment* Transgender StudentsProtecting Transgender Students*Youngkin’s administration co-opted legislatively mandated model policies intended to protect transgender students to, instead, misgender them, prohibit access to facilities aligning with their gender identity, and limit their access to counseling services. Legislation has also been proposed requiring school divisions to forcefully out transgender students to their parents or guardians. Do you support policies and legislation that protect transgender students? Yes No Unsure Statement on Protecting Transgender Students* Transgender AthletesInclusion of Transgender Athletes*Although just 0.002% of college athletes publicly identify as transgender, and numerous data showing no inherit or outsized issues of fairness, the participation of transgender athletes, primarily transgender females, in sports aligning with their gender identity is a significant target for Trump and other Republicans seeking to sow fear and division among voters at the expense these athletes. Do you oppose bans that prevent transgender athletes from competing in sports according to their gender identity? Yes No Unsure Statement on Inclusion of Transgender Athletes* Public Education FundingKeeping Public Education Funds in Public Schools*Virginia is below average in per-pupil education funding. Private schools are often religious institutions that often expose students to anti-LGBT+ instruction. Do you oppose legislation that may divert public education funding to private schools through vouchers, grants, or tax incentives? Yes No Unsure Statement on Keeping Public Education Funds in Public Schools* Access to Gender-Affirming CareEnsuring Access to Gender-Affirming Care*Leading health organizations like the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Medical Association, and the American Psychiatric Association support age-appropriate gender-affirming care to prevent depression and suicidal ideation among transgender individuals. Do you oppose any legislation that prohibits access to age-appropriate gender-affirming care? Yes No Unsure Statement on Ensuring Access to Gender-Affirming Care* Funding for HIV Prevention/TreatmentEnsuring Funding for HIV Prevention through Testing and Treatment*Access to HIV testing, prevention, and treatment is vital in combating the spread of the virus. Individuals with HIV who receive proper treatment can lead long, productive lives with the virus being undetectable and untransmittable. Access to PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) is an important component in HIV prevention. Do you support public funding for HIV testing, prevention, and treatment? Yes No Unsure Statement on Ensuring Funding for HIV Prevention through Testing and Treatment* Right to ChooseSupporting Women’s Right to Choose*With the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, Youngkin and other Republicans attempted to enact a 15-week abortion ban. Do you support a woman’s complete bodily autonomy? Yes No Unsure Statement on Supporting Women’s Right to Choose* What Else Should We Know? (Optional)Is there anything else we should know about your campaign and advocacy for LGBT+ equality or inclusion? This can include polling information, other endorsements received, participation in LGBT+ advocacy, volunteering with LGBT+ organizations, etc Public Bio for WebsiteThank you for completing this questionnaire. Should you be endorsed, we will add you to our website as an endorsed candidate. Please submit the following to be used on the website.This field is hidden when viewing the formCandidate Full Name Candidate Photo*Please submit a quality photo, preferably a headshot, to be used on the website. Drop files here or Select files Accepted file types: jpeg, jpg, Max. file size: 5 MB, Max. files: 1. Public Biography*Please include a brief biography to be published on the website. Please do not provide a link to a biography already online, but copy/paste it here if you want to reuse it. If pasting from another source, please be sure to check that line breaks are correct. 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