Virginia District 7 Candidates

Barry A. Klinger and Austin Reed, October 2022

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Democratic Incumbent: Abigal Spanberger

"combating climate change is a national security imperative-and the first step in this fight is to keep our word-to cooperate with our key allies and partners in this battle. By staying in the Paris Agreement, we demonstrate that the United States takes our planet's fate seriously, keeps its word, and can be a steady partner in future agreements."

https://spanberger.house.gov/posts/speech-spanberger-calls-addressing-climate-change-a-national-security-imperative

Republican Challenger: Yesli Vega

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Endorsed by Americans for Prosperity Action, Political Action Committee founded by Koch Brothers that fights against environmental regulations and climate action.

https://afpaction.com/americans-for-prosperity-action-virginia-announces-support-for-u-s-congressional-candidate-yesli-vega/

On Prince William Board of County Supervisors, voted against non-binding greenhouse gas reductions.

https://www.insidenova.com/headlines/prince-william-board-adopts-regional-climate-mitigation-goals-on-party-line-vote/article_cfee0cf2-299f-11eb-91d1-8bdebb64987f.html