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Sara Ratcliffe

Sara Ratcliffe is a Democrat running for the 58th House District in 2021.

Sara grew up in the Midwest — in a community where families struggled to make ends meet, and where a parent may need to choose between paying a doctor's bill or putting food on the table. This instilled in Sara a lifelong calling to look out for those whose voices aren't often heard in government.

After college, Sara went on to work on Capitol Hill as a staff member for Senator J. James Exon and as a research assistant to a noted political author, Elizabeth Drew.

Throughout her professional career, Sara continued to work on numerous political campaigns at the local, state, and national levels, both as a volunteer and paid staff. Her last full-time position was working President Obama's 2008 campaign in both Virginia and Pennsylvania.

Sara, on the issues:

➔ Healthcare +

"Ensuring that every Virginian has access to affordable, quality healthcare, including lowering the cost of prescription drugs and making sure that Virginians with preexisting conditions continue to have access to healthcare..."

➔ VA Workers & Economy +

"Empowering small businesses, including protecting existing jobs and creating new ones."

"Enacting paid family leave and paid medical leave, so families don't go broke when a medical crisis or chronic condition requires taking time off work." ...

➔ Energy +

"Advocating for the creation of green union jobs as a sustainable form of economic development.

Encouraging economic development in our region while balancing protection for our farming communities and our natural resources.

Protecting our clean air, clean water, and open spaces."

➔ Criminal Justice Reform +

"Advocating for a community-based response to policing, including rethinking screening, training, and accountability for law enforcement officers."

➔ Infrastructure +

"Ensuring that our community has the necessary infrastructure to be successful, including improving roads, bridges, and other infrastructure in a timely manner."

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