Lee Carter
HD-50
Manassas / Pr. William County DC Metro

www.carterforvirginia.com

 

Background

Former marine, father and husband, community organizer and activist – particularly in the areas of affordable housing and worker protections.

Focus on helping others – from community service to supporting cancer care by working as a technician to repair oncology equipment.

Workers’ candidate – advocate of campaign finance – has pledged to reject donations from for-profit corporate donors.

How Close is this Race?

In 2016, Clinton won HD50 by almost 13 points (53.3% to 40.8%). The incumbent Republican is well-funded but a very right wing conservative who recently lost the election for Circuit Court Clerk to a Democrat. It’s time for a Democratic fighter to represent district 50 in 2017.

November 2016 Presidential Race
Clinton
(D)
Trump
(R)
14,602 11,187
53.3% 40.8%
2013 House of Delegates Race
Cabellos
(D)
Miller
(R)
7,769 9,498
44.9% 54.9%

Why this Race Matters most:
We need an advocate for the interests of workers vs the incumbent’s focus on corporate profits and the wealthy. With a majority Democratic electorate, this race has a strong chance of electing Democrat Lee Carter, if Democrats show up to the polls.

 

  • Why Democrat Lee Carter?
    • He will fight to raise the minimum wage, create more protections for workers, and support unions. Has pledged to reject donations from for-profit corporate donors
    • He advocates expanding Medicaid, which would bring healthcare benefits to 3100 individuals in District 50 along with numerous jobs in the healthcare sector.
    • He supports defending human rights, including protecting immigrants, LGBTQ, minorities, and women
  • Why NOT Republican incumbent Jackson Miller?
    • Has sponsored and voted for legislation prohibiting cities from raising minimum wage.
    • Voted to eliminate or reduce funding for clinics that provide health services for women and for services for at-risk youth and their families.
    • Voted against Medicaid expansion and against health insurance coverage for children with autism.
Side by Side on Key Policy Issues:
Democrat Position Republican Position
Workers’ Rights/ Minimum Wage Carter will work to protect workers and increase minimum wage. Voted against raising minimum wage multiple times, pro-business
Healthcare/Medicaid Expansion Expand Medicaid, provide better access to healthcare. Voted against Medicaid expansion, eliminated funding for clinics that provide health services for low-income women
Human Rights Supports human rights for every person in Virginia Anti-immigrant voting record; supports allowing agencies to refuse adoption to same-sex couples; against women’s right to choose

 

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