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"Elections belong to the people. It's their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they will just have to sit on their blisters." - Abraham Lincoln

Dear Members:

 

Building Virginia's economy and realizing the promises of a growing manufacturing sector requires political leadership.  Over the next four years, the VMA will work with the next Governor and Lt. Governor on an aggressive "VA MFG Competitiveness Plan."  So, it is critical that we make time to vote in the June 13 primary. 

 

Please encourage your employees, colleagues and family to participate.  Let's get out the Virginia manufacturing vote in this year's primary.

 

 

Sincerely,

 

Brett A. Vassey

President & CEO 
VOLUME 10 | PRIMARY ELECTION EDITION | JUNE 13, 2017
GET OUT THE VOTE!

  
 

 VIRGINIA PRIMARIES ON JUNE 13

 

On Tuesday, June 13, Virginians will vote in the Democratic and Republican primaries to elect their statewide (Governor, Lt. Governor) and House of Delegates nominees for this fall's election. It is essential that all Virginia manufacturers and manufacturing employees take the time to vote this year.

To familiarize yourself with this year's ballot, go to http://www.elections.virginia.gov/voter-outreach/whats-ballot.html.

 
                    
Candidates for Governor

                     
 

KNOW THE CANDIDATES & ISSUES


  

Wagner for Governor (R).  VA State Senator Frank Wagner is the only candidate that was a former manufacturer.  His platform is focused on education, the state economy and energy, jobs and workforce development, and transportation.  His campaign information is at http://www.wagnervagovernor.com/.

Stewart for Governor (R).  Prince William County's At-Large Chairman is running a campaign focused on a wide range of issues from protecting historical monuments to illegal immigration to eminent domain.  His campaign information is at http://www.coreystewart.com/.

Periello for Governor .  A former one-term Virginia Congressman, Periello's campaign issues focus on a broad range of environmental, social justice, and public health issues.  His campaign information is at www.tomforvirginia.com/issue/.

Northam for Governor (D).   Current Lt. Governor Northam is a pediatric neurologist.  His campaign is focused on issues ranging from climate change to gun violence and public health.  His campaign information is at http://ralphnortham.com/issues/.

Gillespie For Governor (R).    A former Chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia and the Republican National Committee, Gillespie's campaign covers a wide range of issues from government reform and efficiency to tax reform.  His campaign information is at https://edforvirginia.com/.


There are also six candidates for Lt. Governor this year - 3 Republicans and 3 Democrats.  Information on their campaigns is below:

Vogel for Lt. Governor (R). www.vogelforvirginia.com   

Rossie for Lt. Governor (D).

Reeves for Lt. Governor (R).

Platt for Lt. Governor (D).

Fairfax for Lt. Governor (D).

Davis for Lt. Governor (R).

Money in Politics

                   
 

WHERE DID THE CANDIDATES GET THEIR FUNDING? 
 
 

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Tracking the amount of out-of-state funding that pours into the Commonwealth to help shape the outcome of our elections is important.  To better understand the role of money in politics, and its influence on candidates, the watchdog group "VPAP.ORG" has analyzed the finances of every candidate.  The results are worth reading. 

 

Go to  http://www.vpap.org/offices/governor/elections/ for the full details.