Virginia District 3 Candidates

Barry A. Klinger and Austin Reed, October 2022

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Democratic Incumbent: Bobby Scott

"Congressman Scott believes that human activity has contributed to climate change and has been a consistent advocate of efforts to mitigate global warming. Scott has co-sponsored legislation in the House of Representatives that would promote investment in renewable energy, and is a supporter of the Green New Deal."

"in order to protect the Chesapeake Bay and the tourism industry in Virginia, Scott has opposed opening up new areas to offshore oil and gas development off Virginia's coast and elsewhere."

https://bobbyscott.house.gov/issues/energy-environment

Republican Challenger: Terry Namkung

"Carbon emissions is a real problem deserving of a real solution and conservatism for GOD's green earth is the solution."

"The United States must embrace an 'All of the Above' approach to energy. We should say YES to wind and solar, but also to nuclear power, natural gas, and other more immediately attainable solutions, while still allowing for robust domestic oil production"

"even if we ... reach net zero emissions ..., we would still face devastating consequences due to the existing buildup of greenhouse gases. So, we must invest in carbon sequestration technologies. Carbon sequestration removes carbon from the atmosphere."

https://namkungforvirginia.com/issues/energy/