Elizabeth Guzman
HD-31
Fauquier & Prince William CountiesDC Metro
www.guzmanfordelegate.com
Background
Elizabeth Guzman immigrated from Peru and put herself through school, working 3 jobs; earned 2 Master’s degrees: public administration from American University and social work from the University of Southern California.
She works as a Division Chief at the Center for Adult Services for the City of Alexandria and volunteers as a court-appointed advocate for abused children.
She has lived in Prince William County for 15 years and raised 4 children who attended local public schools


How Close is this Race?
Clinton won District 31 by 9 percentage points in 2016. The incumbent Republican is an extreme social conservative who doesn’t represent the majority. He won by only 228 votes in the 2013 election in a very politically-active district with high turnout.
November 2016 Presidential Race
Clinton (D) |
Trump (R) |
22,877 | 18,408 |
53% | 42% |
2013 House of Delegates Race
McPike (D) |
Lingamfelter (R) |
11,280 | 11,508 |
49% | 50% |

Why this Race Matters most:
The district has become increasingly diverse and is not represented by ultra-conservative Republican policies. The right-wing incumbent has been re-elected for 15 years because Democrats didn’t vote. This race has a strong chance of having a Democrat elected, if Democrats show up to the polls to support Elizabeth Guzman.
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Why Democrat Elizabeth Guzman?
- Guzman wants to be a voice for thousands in her district who feel that their diversity is not represented in Richmond.
- She supports affordable healthcare for all, raising the minimum wage, environmental protections, and preservation of farmlands,.
- She advocates for more funding for public schools, expansion of early childhood education programs, mental health services, women’s rights,
and more services for veterans.
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Why NOT extreme Republican incumbent Scott Lingamfelter?
- Ultra-conservative who opposes all forms of government regulation; wants to amend the US Constitution to restrict the power of the federal government.
- Sponsored bills to repeal the one-gun-per-month rationing law (gun traffickers can now buy unlimited numbers), eliminated fees for concealed handgun background checks, and authorize armed security guards in schools.
- Supports bills that deny voting rights; opposes reproductive rights, immigrant rights, LGBTQ rights, and environmental regulations to combat climate change.
Side by Side on Key Policy Issues:
Democrat Position | Republican Position | |
Healthcare
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Supports expansion of Medicaid for 400,000 low-income Virginians. | Voted against Medicaid expansion in 2017 budget bill. |
Education | Supports higher teacher pay, more public-school funding, mental health services in schools, expansion of early childhood education programs. | Serves on Education Committee but supports home schooling and school vouchers, which diverts funds from public schools. |
Minimum Wage | Supports increase in minimum wage. | Voted for pre-emptive state legislation that prohibited cities and counties from raising the minimum wage. |