VA Gov Race

The Candidates on The Issues

Ed Gillespie (Republican)

Ralph Northam (Democrat)

Governing Values

Ed Gillespie (Republican)

Has vowed to defend constitutional principles. Said, “I will stand up for Virginia’s role in our federal system of government, and be a check on Washington when it overreaches or tries to exercise power that is rightly reserved for the states.”

Ralph Northam (Democrat)

Uses his authority to advance an ideological agenda even when it weakens and undermines the rule of law.

Religious Liberty

Ed Gillespie (Republican)

Cherishes his Catholic upbringing and supports conscience rights and religious liberty for all Americans.

Ralph Northam (Democrat)

Voted against multiple state bills to protect religious liberty, including a proposed Religious Liberty Amendment to the state constitution.

Life

Ed Gillespie (Republican)

Said, “Protecting innocent human life is a central function of our government.” Vowed to sign into law important pro-life protections such as a ban on late-term abortions when the unborn baby can feel pain. Has been endorsed by the National Right to Life Committee.

Ralph Northam (Democrat)

Is outspokenly pro-choice, proudly touts his one hundred percent rating from Planned Parenthood, supports taxpayer-funded abortion, and opposes commonsense regulations on the abortion industry.

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