Virginia District 11 Candidates

Barry A. Klinger and Austin Reed, October 2022

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Democratic Incumbent: Gerry Connolly

"From sea level rise in Hampton Roads to increased extreme weather events in Northern Virginia, Virginians see the effects of climate change right now... This report provides even more evidence that this is a crisis that demands bold, progressive action"

https://connolly.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4161

"Congressman Connolly became one of the original co-sponsors of the Green New Deal (GND), which creates a framework for the nation to transition into a green future centered around the principles of climate justice."

https://gerryconnolly.com/issues/environment/

Republican Challenger: Jim Myles

Positions on action for climate change not clearly articulated. No information turned up in an internet search, but the candidates website mentions energy as an issue of interest:

"America must increase the cultivation of available domestic energy sources while encouraging innovation in the energy sector to create options for cleaner energy but still bring down costs for working families."

https://mylesforcongress.com/issues/